Cub Cadet 7252 - Manual (Page 18)

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• Move the throttle handle to midway between
the “SLOW” and “FAST” position. Refer to
Figure 15.
• Make sure the PTO switch is in the “OFF”
position. Note: The PTO light on instrument
panel will flash if switch is in ON position.
Figure 15
• Either fully depress and hold the brake pedal or
engage the parking brake. Note: The parking
brake indicator on instrument panel will flash if
pedal is not depressed.
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the “START”
position and release it as soon as the engine
starts; however, do not crank the engine
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start within this
time, turn the key to “OFF” and wait a minute to
allow the engine’s starter motor to cool. Try
again after waiting. If after a few attempts the
engine fails to start, do not keep trying to start it
with the choke closed as this will cause flooding
and make starting more difficult. Instead, fully
open the choke and start the engine.
• After the engine starts, slowly release the brake
pedal. As the engine warms up, gradually push
the choke control knob all the way in. Do not
use the choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except
as necessary to start the engine.
• After the engine has started, let the engine run
for approximately three to five minutes at mid
throttle before putting the engine under load.
• Observe the instrument panel. If the battery
indicator light, oil pressure light, or coolant
temperature light comes on, immediately stop
the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your
Cub Cadet dealer.
COLD WEATHER STARTING
Follow the normal engine starting instructions
above.
• An optional engine coolant heater is available
from your Cub Cadet dealer. This heater will
aid in starting the tractor when ambient
temperatures fall below 10°F (-12°C).
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 be necessary. Connect the
booster battery as follows:
• Connect one end of a jumper cable to the
disabled tractor battery’s positive terminal.
• Connect the other end of that cable to the
booster battery’s positive terminal.
• Connect one end of the other cable to the
booster battery’s negative terminal.
• Connect the other end of that cable to the
engine block or frame of the disabled tractor, as
far from the battery as possible.
• Start the disabled tractor following the normal
starting instructions previously provided; then
disconnect the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order of connection.
• Have the tractor’s electrical system checked
and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate
the need for jump starting.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
• Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position.
• Place the throttle control lever in the “SLOW”
position and allow the engine to idle for about
one minute.
• Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and
remove the key from the ignition switch.
NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition
switch to prevent accidental starting or battery
discharge if the equipment is left unattended.
THROTTLE
PTO SWITCH
IN ‘OFF’
POSITION
SLOW
FAST
HANDLE