Cub Cadet 7254 Operator's Manual page 13

N. Instrument Panel
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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
instrument panel, shows the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). Optimal operating
engine speed is 3500 RPM as indicated by the
orange line. When operating PTO driven attach-
ments the engine RPM indicator should be at or
very near the orange line.
3. Battery Indicator Light
The bulb illuminates in a flashing mode to indicate
the battery is being discharged. If this warning lamp
comes on during operation, check the charging
system for possible causes and/or contact your
Cub Cadet dealer.
4. Engine Oil Pressure Light
The bulb illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position and should turn off shortly after the
engine is started. Illumination of this warning lamp
indicates low engine oil pressure. If the bulb comes
on while the engine is running, stop the engine
immediately and check for possible causes.
5. Engine Coolant Temperature Light
Illumination of this warning lamp indicates the
temperature of the engine coolant has risen above
the prescribed operating range. If the light comes
on while operating the tractor, eliminate all loads
and try cooling the engine by running at half throttle
(Approx. 1600 to 1800 RPM) for a few minutes.
Stop the engine and allow to cool; then check for
possible causes (e.g. low coolant level, plugged
radiator screen).
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6. Parking Brake Indicator Light
The bulb illuminates when the ignition switch is in
the ON position and the parking brake is engaged.
The light flashes if attempting to start the tractor
with the brake not engaged.
7. PTO Indicator Light
The light comes on in a fixed mode whenever the
PTO switch is in the ON position, with the following
exceptions.
• The light will illuminate in a flashing mode if
attempting to start the tractor with the PTO
switch in the ON position.
• The light will change to the flashing mode when
the PTO switch is on, but the reverse pedal has
been engaged and the reverse override has
NOT been engaged
8. Hourmeter
The hourmeter records the hours and tenths of an
hour (right most digit) that the tractor has been
operated. The hourmeter is activated whenever the
ignition switch is in the ON position. Keep a record
of the actual hours of tractor operation to ensure all
maintenance procedures are completed according
to the schedule in this manual.
9. Hazard Light Indicator
The two arrows will flash in conjunction with the
amber hazard lights when the hazard light switch is
turned on.
10. Glow Plug Indicator Light
(Diesel Tractor only)
Illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position. The light remains lit for a preset time
while the glow plugs heat the precombustion
chambers of the diesel engine.
NOTE: By design, some of the instrument panel
lights will momentarily remain lit after the ignition
switch has been turned to the OFF position.
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