Cub Cadet 7284 - Manuals

7 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 POSITIO...

8 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....

9 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES FLOORBOARD AND DASH PANEL MOUNTED CONTROLS Figure 1 B C D E F G H J K L M A ABCDEF GHJKLM Steering WheelPTO SwitchThrottle HandleIgnition SwitchBrake PedalForward/Reverse Pedal Seat Adjustment LeverDifferential Lock PedalParking Brake LeverHazard Light SwitchHeadli...

13 FENDER MOUNTED CONRTOLS AND FEATURES Figure 11 A B N D E F G H K J H J K L G C M O A. Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender besidethe operator’s seat. WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank tothe top of the filler neck. Expansioncould result in overflow, allowinghighly flammabl...

14 E. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the rightfender. The lever has two speed range settings anda neutral position. The lever must be shifted intoeither the high or low range prior to depressing theforward/reverse pedal to drive the tractor. • Push the...

15 SECTION 2: OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) This tractor is equipped with a foldable RolloverProtection Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. Whenused together they are effective in reducing injuriesto the operator in the event of an accidental tractorrollover. The safety provided by the...

16 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This tractor is equipped with a safety interlocksystem for the protection of the operator. If theinterlock system should ever malfunction, do notoperate the tractor. Contact your authorized CubCadet Dealer. The safety interlock system preventsthe engine from cranking or st...

17 STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING: Always sit in the operator’sseat when starting the tractor, Neverattempt to start the engine whilestanding beside the tractor. WARNING: Never use starting fluids,such as ether, as a starting aid. Severeengine damage or fire could result. • Check the engine oil and coo...

18 • Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position andremove the key from the ignition switch.NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or batterydischarge if the equipment is left unattended. DRIVING THE TRACTOR WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces-sive speed ...

19 Figure 15 WARNING: The forward/reverse pedalwill not operate when the parking brakeis engaged. Do not attempt to force thepedal when the parking brake isengaged; this could cause prematurewear or damage to the drive linkage. USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER WARNING: The tractor must bestopped be...

21 Figure 20 • Push the bottom of the switch downward todisengage the PTO. IMPORTANT : Normally the PTO will not operate when the tractor is driven in the reversedirection. The PTO reverse override switchmust be activated to operate the PTO whiletraveling in reverse. USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE S...

22 USING THE THREE POINT HITCH WARNING: Always disengage the PTO,stop the engine, and set the parkingbrake before dismounting the tractor toconnect, disconnect, or adjust threepoint hitch mounted implements. Use the rear three point hitch system to attach threepoint mounted implements, which are nor...

24 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SEAT For the comfort of the operator, a single leveradjustable seat is provided to set the fore to aftposition of the seat. Adjust the seat to the mostcomfortable position that allows you to operate allcontrols and pedals. WARNING: Do not adjust the seat whent...

25 • The length of the upper hitch link is normallydetermined by the design of each implement.To adjust the upper hitch link, loosen the lock-ing lever and turn the adjustment tube asshown in Figure 28. After the appropriate lengthis attained, tighten the locking lever. If correctlyadjusted, the upp...

26 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory andshould experience minimal wear if the tractor isoperated normally. However, all brake pads aresubject to wear and at some point the brake linkagemay have to be adjusted. Check the brake linkage as follows: • Place the tractor ...

27 SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE The service life and reliability of any machinedepends 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 aguide, monitor the hourmeter on the instrumentpanel to ensure the required main...

28 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART (ILLUSTRATION) 11 19 1 2 5 3 4 5 5 8 6 6 7 9 10 14 14 17 12 18 16 13 16 16 16 15 18 23 22 9 20 21

29 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART † More often when operating under dusty conditions Ref. No. Operation to be Performed Service Intervals Bef o re ea c h us e Ev er y 10 Hour s Ev er y 25 Hour s Ev er y 50 Hour s Ever y 100 Hour s Ever y 200 Hour s Ever y 250 Hour s Ever y 300 Hour s Ever y 500 H...

30 ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WARNING: If the tractor has beenrecently operated, engine surfaces(including the radiator) will be HOT.Allow the engine to cool before open-ing the hood, or use extreme cautionto avoid burns when the hood is open. To raise the hood, locate the latch release lever ...

31 BATTERY REMOVAL WARNING: Battery posts, terminalsand related accessories contain leadand lead compounds. Wash handsafter handling. The battery is located at the front of the tractorbeneath the hood, just forward of the radiator. To remove the battery: • Open the tractor hood as described in thepr...

32 HEAD LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT The tractor is equipped with four headlight bulbs. Ifone of the bulbs should burn out, replace the bulbas follows: • Fully raise the hood so that the hood propcylinders hold the hood in the raised position. • Pull both locking tabs of the wire harness plugaway from the...

33 SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Fuses are installed to protect the tractor’s electricalsystem from damage caused by excessive amper-age. Always use the same capacity fuse forreplacement. If the electrical system does not func-tion, check for blown fuses. See Figure 39If you have a recurring problem w...

34 Hazard Light Flasher Relay The flasher relay controls the on / off flashing of thehazard lights. If the hazard lights do not functionproperly, the flasher relay is probably faulty. Replace the relay as follows: • Remove the dash panel insert by removing thetwo screws. Refer to Figure 40. • Pull t...

35 CHANGING TRANSMISSION / HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL Change the hydrostatic transmission / hydraulicsystem oil and filters after every 200 hours ofoperation. The dry capacity of the transmission/hydraulic system is approximately 26 quarts. Change the transmission/hydraulic system oil asfollows: • Operate...

36 NOTE: A large volume of oil may drain from thetransmission while performing the 25 hour changeof the oil filters. If collected in a clean containerand kept free of debris, this oil may be reused inthe transmission/ hydraulic system. Perform the INITIAL change of the transmissionand hydraulic syst...

37 Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Check the oil level at the two final reduction gearcase fill plugs. • Locate the fill plugs approximately midway upon the front of the right and left gear cases. SeeFigure 47. • Remove the fill plugs and check that the oillevel is at the bottom edge of the fill...

38 LUBRICATION OF MAIN DRIVE SHAFT Lubricate both ends of the main drive shaft afterevery 50 hours of operation as follows: • The front end of the drive shaft can beaccessed from under the hood, and the rearend by removing the six screws and the centerfender cover. The drive shaft can also beaccesse...

39 • DO NOT place any part of your body beneaththe tractor or start the tractor engine while thetractor is raised off the ground with a jack. TRACTOR STORAGE If your tractor is not going to be operated for anextended period of time (thirty days to approxi-mately six months), the tractor should be pr...

40 SECTION 5: ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use care when servicingany component in the engine area. Ifthe engine has recently been operated,components will be hot and couldcause burns. Allow the engine to coolbefore servicing. WARNING: Before servicing the engine,place the tractor on a level surface,...

41 ADDING ENGINE OIL WARNING: Never overfill the enginecrankcase. The engine may overheatand/or damage may result if thecrankcase is below the “ADD” mark orover the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.For best results, fill to the “FULL” markon the dipstick as opposed to adding agiven quantity of oil. Alway...

42 • Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwiseusing an automotive type filter wrench toloosen. See Figure 55. Figure 55 • Reinstall the drain plug in the engine and cleanup any residual oil. Refer to Figure 54. • Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket ofthe new oil filter. Thread th...

43 • Start the engine and allow it to run for a shortperiod. Stop the engine. • Recheck the coolant level in the overflowreservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall thereservoir cap. INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES Check the cooling system hoses and fan belt forany cracks or deterioration after eve...

44 • Pull the air cleaner element from the housing.See Figure 58. Figure 58 • Lightly blow or brush loose debris from the aircleaner element. Clean any debris from thehousing. • Inspect the paper pleats of the cleaner elementfor damage and dirt. Inspect the sealing surfaceon the inner end of the ele...

45 • Clamp the fuel line just to the rear of the fuelfilter. See Figure 60. Figure 60 • Open the filter drain and drain the filter into thecontainer below. Close the filter drain. • Turn the filter approximately 1/4 turn counter-clockwise (as viewed from bottom) to align theunlock icons. Refer to Fi...

46 SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CaterpillarHorsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

47 SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Lift System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Pump-GearControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position Contr...

48 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 thechart below for a list of optional equipment and acc...