Cub Cadet 7530 User manual

IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
COMPACT TRACTOR
Model Numbers
SERIES 7000
7530
7532
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-01060
(1/04)

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Emission Related System Defect Warranty
Manufacturer Statement
Manufacturer Statem
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, ltd. (MHI) will give a warranty condition, required by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) and the California Air Resource
Board(CA RB) to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for small off-road engines
purchased in 1997 and later which are used in U.S.A.
It is the OEMs responsibility to give the following warranty to the end-users for small
off-road engines purchased in 1997 and later which are used in U.S.A.
The manufacturer of MHI small off-road engines has authorized equipment
manufacturers to be th e direct cont act for all warranty and service related questions
and/or repairs. All inquiries should be di rect ed to equipment manufacturers only.
Em issio
issio
nCo
Co
ntrol Warranty Statement
ntr
Applicable only to engines purchased in U.S.A. in 1997 and thereafter which are used
in U.S.A. .
EPA emission control defects warranty statement – Your ( Customer) defects warranty
rights and obligations:
EPA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. are pleased to explain the emission control
system warranty on your 1997 and later small off-road engine. In U.S.A., new small
off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the EP A stringent
anti-smog s tandards. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. must warrant the emission
control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below,
pr ovided there has be en no abuse, neglect or imp r oper maintenance of your small
off-road engine.
Where a warrantable condition exists, the (OEMs) will repair your small off-road
engine at no cost to you i ncluding diagnosis, parts and labor.
Off-Road Diesel Engine
Emission Control SystemWarranty Statement

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Manufacturer
Manufacture
r
’s Emission Control Warranty Coverage
Applicable only to engines purchased in U.S.A. in 1997 and thereafter which are used
in U.S.A.
Emission control systems warranty coverage.
The small off-road engines are warranted as to emission control parts defects for a
period, which is prescribed by US EPA CFR Part 89, subject to provisions as set forth
hereafter . If any covered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired by
(OEMs).
Owner ’s warran
s warra
n
ty responsibility
As the sma ll off-road engine owner , you ar e responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your owner ’s manual. (OEMs) recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine. But (OEMs)
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure t he
performance of all scheduled maintenance.
As the small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, howe ver, that OEMs may
deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to
abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unappr oved modifications.
You are responsible for pr esenting y our small off-road engine to an authorized service
dealer (authorized by OEMs) of small off-road engines as soon as a problem exists. The
undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not
to exceed 30 days. If you have any questi on regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact (CUB CADET) at 1-330-273-4550. The emissi on
warranty is a defects warranty. Defects are jud ged on nor mal engine perf ormance.
The warranty is not rela ted to an in-use emission test.
Specific W
ecific W
arranty Provisions
The following are specific provisions relative to your emissions control systems
warranty coverage.
Warr
rr
anted Parts
anted Parts
Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emission
control systems parts) to the extent these parts w ere present on the engine purchased.

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Fuel injection system
Fuel injection pump
Fuel inj ectors
Inlet system
Intake manifold
Exhaust system
Exhaust manifold
Turbocharger system
Turbocharger (it equipped)
Miscellaneous items used in above systems
Cylinder Head Gasket
Valve Stem Seal
Length of Coverage
Length of Coverage
MHI warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the warranted
parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure
of the warranted part(s) for a period, which is prescribed by US EP A CFR Part 89,
from the date the engin e is delivered to a retail purchaser.
For all engines rated under 19kW and for constant speed engines rated under 37kW
with rated speeds greater than or equal to 3,000 rp m, the warranty period is
3,000 hours or 5 years of use, whichever first occurs.
For all other engines rated at or above 19kW, the warranty period is 5,000 hours or 7
years of use, whichever f irst occurs.
No Charge
No Charge
Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the
owner, including diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted
part is defective, if the diagnostic work is perfor med at an authorized service d ealer of
small off-road engines to whom OEM s would sell engines.
Claims an
Claims an
dCoverage Exclus
Coverage Exclus
ions
Warranty claims shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OEMs engine
warranty policy . Warrant y coverage shall be excluded for failures of warr anted parts

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which are not or iginal OEMs parts or because of abuse, neglect or i mpr oper
maintenance as s et forth in the OEMs engi ne warranty policy . OEMs is not liable to
cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on, non-original, or modified
parts.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Any warranted part which is not scheduled for rep lacement as required maintenance
or which is scheduled only for r egular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as
necessary” shall be warranted as to defects for the warranty period. Any warranted
part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted
as to defects only of the period of time up to t he first scheduled replacement for that
part. Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be
used in the performance of any maintenance or repairs. The owner is responsible for
the p erformance of all required mai ntenance, as defined in t he MHI owner ’s manual.
Conse
Conse
quential Coverage
uential Coverage
Coverage hereunder sha ll extend to the failure of any engine components caused by
the failure of any warranted part still under warranty.

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
This instruction manual contains information on the operation, lubrication
and maintenance of your tractor. The information contained is
comprehensive and essential, and is designed to assist you, even if
unexperienced, in utilizing your tractor.
How well your tractor continues to give satisfactory performance depends
greatly upon the manner in which it is operated. It is, therefore, requested
that this manual be read carefully and kept ready for use so that the
operation and maintenance service will properly be carried out in order to
keep the tractor in top mechanical condition at all times.
Should any information as to your tractor be required, consult your local
dealer or distributor stating the machine and engine serial numbers of the
tractor concerned. We are sure you will be happy with your tractor.
NOTE: Expressions such as LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, or REAR used in this
manual should be understood in accordance with following rules:
FRONT means the front grill end while REAR means the lifting arm end of
the tractor. LEFT or RIGHT means the left or right hand side of the tractor
looking forward from operator’s seat.
REAR
RIGHT
LEFT
FRONT
TURN RIGHT TURN LEFT

SERIAL NUMBERS
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SERIAL NUMBERS
Write your machine Model Name and Serial Numbers of major components
on the lines provided. If needed, give these numbers to your dealer when
you need parts or information for your machine.
1. TRACTOR MODEL NAME
2. TRACTOR SERIAL NUMBER
3. ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
4. ROPS SERIAL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
ROPS SERIAL NUMBER PLATETRACTOR MODEL NUMBER AND
SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

III
GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety/Decals 1~13
Specifications 14~18
Instruments/Controls 19~35
Operating Instructions 36~54
Field Operation 55~64
Tires/Wheels/Ballast 65~75
Lubrication/Filters/Fluids 76~103
Maintenance/Adjustments 104~109
Electrical System 110~116
Storage 117~118

SAFETY/DECALS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Improper handling of the tractor could cause an accident. Prior to the
operation of the tractor, be sure to read this Manual carefully and have
a thorough understanding of all of the contents. In particular, the instructions
given in this section entitled “Safety Precautions” must be strictly followed.
REMEMBER: “SAFETY” IS ONLY A WORD UNTIL IT IS PUT INTO
PRACTICE
A. GENERAL OPERATING
SAFETY PRECAUTION
1. Observe all the safety
precautions in this manual
when operating the tractor.
2. Operate the tractor while
wearing tight clothing that
allows easy movement.
Avoid loose jackets, mufflers, ties,
scarves, or loose shirt
sleeves to prevent from being
caught by moving parts.
3. Always work when you are in
good physical condition by
taking sufficient rest to avoid
overwork.
4. Do not allow children or adults
having no knowledge of the
tractor or tractor operation,
to operate the tractor.
B. BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR MAINTENANCE
Always follow these maintenance
instructions before operating
the tractor:
1. Immediately repair the head
lights and work lamps required
to conform to traffic regulations
where the tractor is operated.
2. Keep tractor steps clean to
avoid accidents due to
slippage.
5. Never allows riders on the
tractor, linkage drawbar or
attachment while traveling
and operating them.
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SAFETY/DECALS
3. Cover the PTO shaft with a guard
when not using.
4. Be sure to engage the brake and
lower any attachment or implement
before disassembling any part.
5. Never adjust or service the tractor
when it is in motion or while the
engine is running. Always adjust
the brake or clutch properly in
accordance with the adjusting
procedure in the instruction book.
7. Hydraulic oil or fuel escaping
under pressure can penetrate
the skin, causing serious injury.
Before disconnecting oil or fuel
lines, be sure to relieve all pressure.
Before restoring pressure after
repair, be sure all connections are
tight and all hydraulic components
are in normal condition. If injured
by leaked fluid, see a doctor
immediately for proper treatment.
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6. Do not remove the radiator cap
while the engine is running.
Shut down the engine and wait
until it cools sufficiently. For
removal, turn the cap to the first
stop to relieve pressure.
To replace the coolant, use the
coolant recovery tank.
8. When refueling, be particularly
careful first to stop the engine
completely to prevent the fuel
from igniting. Never refuel in the
presence of an open flame or
while smoking.