Cub Cadet 7254 - Manual (Page 40)

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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 tire above the maximum
pressure shown either on the sidewall of the
tire or the Tire Inflation chart.
• Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or
seriously under inflated. Have a qualified tire
mechanic inspect and service the tire.
WARNING: Servicing tires can be dan-
gerous. Whenever possible, trained
personnel should service and mount
tires.
If you must service the tires, observe the following
safety precautions to avoid an injury or fatality:
• Make certain the rim is clean and free of rust.
• Lubricate the flanges of the rim and beads of
the tire with soap solution.
WARNING: When seating the beads,
never inflate a tire over 35 PSI. Inflat-
ing a tire with unseated beads beyond
35 PSI could break the bead or rim with
sufficient explosive force to cause a
serious injury.
• Inflate the tire to seat the beads. If the tire
beads have not seated at or before 35 PSI,
allow the tire to deflate. Reposition the tire on
the rim, lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges,
and reinflate until seated - up to a maximum of
35 PSI.
• After the beads have seated, adjust the infla-
tion pressure to the recommended operating
pressure.
• Do not use a damaged rim, or attempt to repair
a rim by brazing, welding, or pounding out.
• Make certain the jack used to raise the tractor
has a weight capacity adequate for lifting the
tractor.
• Place the tractor on a firm, level surface and
position jack stands to support the raised
tractor while repairing tires.
• DO NOT place any part of your body beneath
the tractor or start the tractor engine while the
tractor is raised off the ground with a jack.
TRACTOR STORAGE
If your tractor is not going to be operated for an
extended period of time (thirty days to approxi-
mately six months), the tractor should be prepared
for storage. Store the tractor in a dry and protected
location. If stored outside, cover the tractor (includ-
ing the tires) to protect it from the elements. The
procedures outlined below should be performed
whenever the tractor is placed in storage.
1. Change the engine oil and filter following the
instructions provided in CHANGING THE
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER in SECTION 5.
WARNING: Never store the tractor with
fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly
ventilated enclosures, where fuel
fumes may reach an open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, etc.
WARNING: Fuel left in the fuel tank
deteriorates and will cause serious
starting problems.
2. If storing the tractor for 30 days or more:
To prevent gum deposits from forming inside
the engine’s carburetor and causing possible
malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must
be either completely emptied, or the gasoline
must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent
deterioration.
Using a fuel stabilizer:
• Read the product manufacturer’s instructions
and recommendations.
TIRE INFLATION CHART
Position
Tread
Type Tire Size
Inflation
Pressure
Front Turf 23 x 9.5-12 10 psi
Rear Turf 31 x 12-15 15 psi
Front Indus. 8.5-12 35 psi
Rear Indus. 10-16.5 45 psi