Cub Cadet 7254 manual

CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.co m] IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning : This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped [...]

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER .................................................................................................................... 3 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 3 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ...................................[...]

4 www.cubcadet.com CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684 Model Number Mfg. Date XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION Product identification plates are provided for major components of your tractor. The numbers on these plates are important if your tractor should [...]

5 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL[...]

6 • Maintain the weight balance of the tractor. Install front end weights to counterbalance heavy implements attached to the three point hitch. Do not operate the tractor with a light front end. • Any towed vehicle with a total weight exceeding that of the tractor should be equipped its own braking system that is operational from the tractor se[...]

7 • To prevent injury, do not adjust, unclog, clean, or service PTO driven equipment while the tractor engine is running. • Make certain all PTO shields are always installed. 5. SAFETY FRAME (ROPS) Your tractor is equipped with a rollover protective structure (ROPS) which must be maintained in a fully functional condition. Use care when driving[...]

8 SAFETY LABELS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW THE OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATORS'S MANUAL AND ON THE TRACTOR . 2. MOVE THROTTLE TO MID POSITION AND DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. 3. TURN KEY TO THE START POSITION. 1. DISENGAGE PTO AND SET PARKING BRAKE. 2. MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MID POSITION AND TURN KEY OFF. • GO UP AND DOWN SLO[...]

9 SAFETY LABELS (Cont.) WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR, OR OTHER PERSONS. To avoid personal injury, keep PTO shield in place. Disengage PTO and stop engine before servicing tractor, or implements, or attaching or detaching implements. Pull only from draw bar. pulling from any other p[...]

10 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES FLOORBOARD AND DASH PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLS Figure 1 B C D E F G H J K L M N A A B C D E F G H J K L M N Steering Wheel PTO Switch Throttle Handle Ignitio n Switch Brake Pedal Forward/Reverse Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Differential Lock Pedal Parking Brake Lever Choke Control Knob Hazard Light Switch Headlight Sw[...]

11 NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor when facing forward while seated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, the drawbar end. A. Steering Wheel The steering wheel is centered on the dash panel. It is used to change the direction (left or right) of the tractor whil[...]

12 H. Differential Lock Pedal Figure 6 Located at the rear of the left floor board, the differential lock pedal engages the transmission differential lock. The differential lock is used to gain additional trac- tion when operating the tractor on wet or loose soil. When the pedal is depressed the rear wheels of the tractor are prevented from rotatin[...]

13 N. Instrument Panel Figure 11 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge, located on the left side of the instrument panel, monitors the fuel level in the fuel tank. The needle pointing to the right indicates a full tank. The ignition switch must be in the ON position to read the fuel gauge. 2. Tachometer The tachometer, located on the right side of the instr[...]

14 FENDER MOUNTED CONRTOLS AND FEATURES Figure 12 A B N D E F G H K J H J K L G C M A. Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender beside the operator’s seat. WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank to the top of the filler neck. Expansion could result in overflow, allowing highly flammable fuel to come in contact with the operator. B[...]

15 E. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the right fender. The lever has two speed range settings and a neutral position. The lever must be shifted into either the high or low range prior to depressing the forward/reverse pedal to drive the tractor. • Push the lever forward to shift into the high range.[...]

16 SECTION 2: OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) This tractor is equipped with a Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. When used together they are effective in reducing injuries to the operator in the event of an accidental tractor rollover. The safety provided by the ROPS is minimized if the seat belt is not properly adj[...]

17 The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat. Unscrew the fuel cap and fill tank from an approved gasoline container. Immediately wipe up any spilled fuel. WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank to the top of the filler neck. Expansion could result in overflow through the vents in the cap, allowing highly flammable fuel to come [...]

18 USING JUMPER CABLES TO START THE ENGINE WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gasses. Make certain the area is well ventilated, wear gloves and eye protection, and avoid sparks or flames near the battery. If the battery loses power and is unable to adequately crank the engine to start it, the aid of a booster battery may[...]

19 Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward. STOPPING THE TRACTOR • Fully depress the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop. Push downward on the parking brake lever and release the peda[...]

20 WARNING: Always maintain a tractor speed that allows for complete control and stability of the machine. Be aware of dangerous areas or conditions. NEUTRAL — Disengages the transmission drive. Shift the lever to the center of the slot. Use ONLY for towing or moving the tractor when not under power. USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL Depressing t[...]

21 USING THE PTO SELECTION LEVER The position of the PTO selection lever will deter- mine whether the rear PTO, mid PTO, or both PTO’s will be engaged when the PTO switch is activated. WARNING: NEVER shift the PTO selec- tion lever while the PTO is engaged. Damage to internal components will occur. • Shift the PTO selection lever rearward to se[...]

22 USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH The PTO reverse override switch, located on the left fender, allows the PTO to operate while the tractor is traveling in the reverse direction. Refer to Figure 19. • The PTO must first be engaged using the PTO switch on the dash panel. • Depress the front of the override switch to activate the reverse ov[...]

23 ON DEMAND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE The On Demand Four Wheel Drive system automatically delivers power to the front axle whenever the need for additional traction is sensed by the transmission. No action from the operator is required for engagement. TRACTOR WEIGHTING When implements are installed on either the front or rear of the tractor, the normal bal[...]

24 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SEAT For the comfort of the operator, a single lever adjustable seat is provided to set the fore to aft position of the seat. Adjust the seat to the most comfortable position that allows you to operate all controls and pedals. WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving, as this could cause the[...]

25 • The length of the upper hitch link is normally determined by the design of each implement. To adjust the upper hitch link, loosen the jam nut and turn the adjustment tube as shown in Figure 25. After the appropriate length is at- tained, tighten the jam nut. If correctly adjusted, the upper hitch link will be parallel or nearly parallel to t[...]

26 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory and should experience minimal wear if the tractor is operated normally. However, all brake pads are subject to wear and at some point the brake linkage may have to be adjusted. Check the brake linkage as follows: • Place the tractor on a level surface. • Stop the tractor eng[...]

27 SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE The service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrica- tion and maintenance is a vital part of that care. Using the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart as a guide, monitor the hourmeter on the instrument panel to ensure the required maintenance proce- dures are performed. The maint[...]

28 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART (ILLUSTRATION) 12 19 1 2 5 6 3 4 21 6 6 9 7 7 10 10 11 15 15 14 18 13 21 20 22 17 14 17 17 17 16 20 8[...]

29 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART † More often when operating under dusty conditions. Ref. No. Operation to be Performed Service Intervals B e f o r e eac h u se E ve r y 10 H ou r s E ve r y 25 H ou r s E ve r y 50 H ou r s E ve r y 100 H ou r s E ve r y 200 H ou r s E ve r y 300 H ou r s E ve r y 400 H ou r s B e f o r e S t o r a g e 1 Chec[...]

30 ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WARNING: If the tractor has been recently operated, engine surfaces (including the radiator) will be HOT. Allow the engine to cool before open- ing the hood, or use extreme caution to avoid burns when the hood is open. To raise the hood, locate the latch release lever in the hood notch at the front of the tractor[...]

31 • Since battery acid is corrosive, do not pour it into any sink or drain. Before discarding an empty electrolyte container, rinse it thoroughly with a neutralizing solution. • NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to the battery while the charger is turned on, as it can cause sparks. • Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes[...]

32 HEAD LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT The tractor is equipped with four headlight bulbs. If one of the bulbs should burn out, replace the bulb as follows: • Fully raise the hood so that the hood prop link holds the hood in the raised position. • Pull both locking tabs of the wire harness plug away from the bulb/socket assembly and unplug the wire harn[...]

33 INSTRUMENT PANEL BULB REPLACEMENT Referring to the instrument panel information pro- vided in the CONTROL AND FEATURES section of this manual, regularly check to ensure that the instrument panel light bulbs are functioning. To change a burned out instrument panel bulb: • Raise the tractor hood to view the back side of the instrument panel. •[...]

34 Main Fuse The main fuse in the tractor wire harness protects the tractor’s entire electrical system. A blown main fuse will prevent battery current from passing though the harness. To replace the main fuse: • Raise the tractor hood and remove the right side panel. • Locate the main fuse under the dash panel, along the tractor’s right fra[...]

35 • If the oil level is low, ad d Cub Cadet hy draul ic oil. Loosely p osit ion a fu nnel in the fill hole so that the r e i s enough c l earan c e around t he fun- nel to allo w t h e transmission t o vent while the oil is poured into t he trans m i s sio n. Fi l l ONLY to th e f ull ma rk, never o v erfill the t ran s mission. NOTE: Always use[...]

36 CHANGING HYDROSTATIC TRANS MISSION AND HYDR AUL IC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS NOTE: E xcept for the initial break-in period oil filter change, the hy drostatic t ran s m ission and hydraulic system oil f ilters shoul d be changed al ong with the hydro stati c transmis sion / hydrauli c system o i l aft er every 200 hours of operation. Init ial Break-I n[...]

37 CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES. Check the front axle and final reduction gear case oil levels after every 50 hours of operation. Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is standing on a level surface. Check Front Axle Oil The oil fill plu g/ dipstick is located on the left side of the[...]

38 • Place a suitable container beneath the front of the axle housing. • Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick to help vent the axle, then remove the drain plug and allow the oil to drain into the container. Reinstall the drain plug after draining the oil. See Figure 46. • Fill the axle with Cub Cadet Gear Lube until the oil level reaches the ful[...]

39 TIRE MAINTENANCE Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of operation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures. Improper inflation will shorten the service life of a tire. See the tire side wall, or the Tire Inflation chart, for proper inflation pressures. Observe the following guidelines: • Do not inflate a tir[...]

40 Using a fuel stabilizer: • Read the product manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. • Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity (approximately 6 gallons) of the fuel system. • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor. E[...]

41 SECTION 5: ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , and Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (hereinafter “Kawasaki”) are pleased to explain the Emission Control Systems Warranty[...]

42 3. LIMITED LIABILITY. (a) The liability of Kawasaki under this Emission Control Systems Warranty is limited solely to the remedying of defects in materials or workmanship by any authorized Kawasaki small off-road engine dealer at its place of business during customary business hours. This warranty does not cover inconvenience or loss of use of t[...]

43 ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use care when servicing any component in the engine area. If the engine has recently been operated, components will be hot and could cause burns. Allow the engine to cool before servicing. WARNING: Before servicing the engine, place the tractor on a level surface, stop the engine, engage the parking brake, and remove [...]

44 ADDING ENGINE OIL WARNING: Never overfill the engine crankcase. The engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the crankcase is below the “ADD” mark or over the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. For best results, fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as opposed to adding a given quantity of oil. Always check the level on the dipsti[...]

45 • Turn the valve drain cock fully clockwise to close the valve, and clean any residual oil from the valve. Refer to Figure 52. • Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket of the new oil filter. Thread the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the filter mounting sur- face, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn. • Refi[...]

46 INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES Check the cooling system hoses for any cracks or deterioration every 200 hours of operation. Check all hose connections for looseness. Replace any damaged hoses and tighten any loose connections. CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT The engine coolant should be drained and replaced with new coolant solution after every [...]

47 SERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANER Wash the foam precleaner every 25 hours of operation. Wash more often when operating under extremely dusty conditions. Replace the precleaner if torn or otherwise damaged. Referring to Figure 56, wash the precleaner as follows: • Remove the knob and lift off the air cleaner cover and the washer. • Remove the foa[...]

48 SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kawasaki Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

49 SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Lift System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Pump-Gear Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position Control Lever Pump Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

50 SECTION 7: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES When purchasing your tractor, you probably had it equipped for your particular needs at that time. You may later wish to obtain additional equipment or accessories to perform other tasks. Refer to the chart below for a list of optional equipment and accessories currently available through your Cub Ca[...]

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Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your owner’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of genuine Cub Cadet parts and quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis and attachm[...]