Cub Cadet 7252 - Manual (Page 22)

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• Shift the PTO lever to the middle position to
select both the mid PTO and rear PTO. The
mid PTO and rear PTO will run simultaneously
when the PTO switch is activated.
NOTE: Occasionally you may not be able to shift
from one PTO selection to another due to a slight
misalignment between the internal shift collar and
the gears. In these instances if will be necessary to
‘jog’ the PTO while shifting the selection lever.
Momentarily engage the PTO while applying light
pressure on the shift lever to fully engage the
internal gears.
ENGAGING THE PTO
WARNING: The operator must be in the
seat at all times when the PTO in
engaged. If the operator should leave
the seat without turning off the PTO
switch, the tractor’s engine will shut
off.
• Move the throttle handle to the mid throttle
position. See Figure 21.
• Slide the lock button rearward and then push
the top of the PTO switch downward to engage
the PTO. See Figure 21.
• Observing the tachometer on the instrument
panel, use the throttle handle to increase the
engine speed to the PTO operating range
(3500 rpm) as indicated by the orange line of
the tachometer.
Figure 21
• Push the bottom of the switch downward to
disengage the PTO.
IMPORTANT : Normally the PTO will not
operate when the tractor is driven in the reverse
direction. The PTO reverse override switch
must be activated to operate the PTO while
traveling in reverse.
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 20.
• 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 override system. The light
in the override switch will come on.
IMPORTANT: Once activated, the reverse
override will remain activated until the ignition
switch is turned to the OFF position, regardless
of the number of times the PTO is engaged and
disengaged using the PTO switch. If the
override switch is illuminated, the system is
activated.
WARNING: Use EXTREME CAUTION
when operating PTO driven attach-
ments while traveling in the reverse
direction.
LIGHTING
Headlights and Taillights
Always use the headlights and taillights for after
dusk and pre-dawn operation of the tractor. The
lights not only illuminate the work area, but also
increase the visibility of the tractor for anyone who
might enter the area of operation.
The headlights use two halogen bulbs per side. The
placement of the bulbs provide a broad light range
for safer operation of the tractor in low light
conditions.
• To turn on the headlights and taillights, depress
the top end of the headlight switch located to
the left of the steering wheel.
• To turn off the headlights and taillights, depress
the bottom of the light switch.
Use of headlights and taillights is also recom-
mended when operating the tractor on or near road-
ways to increase visibility to traffic.
Hazard Lights
Always use the flashing amber hazard lights along
with the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem when
operating the tractor on, or near, roadways. Also
activate the hazard lights when necessary to warn
others that the tractor is being operated in the area.
• To turn on the flashing hazard lights, depress
the top end of the hazard light switch located to
the left of the headlight switch.
• To turn off the hazard lights, depress the
bottom of the light switch.
THROTTLE HANDLE
Mid Throttle
to Engage
PTO SWITCH
3500 RPM
to Run
LOCK BUTTON