Cub Cadet 5254 Series, 5000 Series manual Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

SERIES 5000

TRACTOR

MODEL 5254

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 769-00868

(10/03)

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Rops Information Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo not Slope OperationService Safety Frame RopsChildren Operating the PTOPage Battery Warning Label Located Under Hood Safety LabelsPTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO Shield Roll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR FenderControls and Features Ignition Switch PTO SwitchSteering Wheel Throttle HandlePTO Reverse Override Switch Seat Adjustment LeverHand Holds Transmission 4WD Shift LeverHeadlight Switch Hazard Light SwitchDifferential Lock Pedal Choke Control KnobEngine Coolant Temperature Light Battery Indicator LightParking Brake Indicator Light PTO Indicator LightOperation Safety Interlock SystemRollover Protective Structure Rops Fueling the TractorThrottle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ Position NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresStarting the Engine Cold Weather Starting Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineStopping the Engine Driving the TractorUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Using the Forward and Reverse PedalsLOW Using the 4WD Shift Lever Using the Differential Lock PedalDriving on Slopes Differential Lock PedalUsing the PTO Reverse Override Switch Using the Hydraulic Lift LeverEngaging the PTO LightingUsing the Three Point Hitch Using the TOP Link Retainer HookHazard Lights Removing the Rear PTO CoverTractor Weighting Using the Hitch PlateAdjusting the Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Belt Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Internal Cotter PIN JAM NUT Ferrule RH Brake ROD Gauge Adjusting the BrakesARM Brake Pedal Brake Disc HEX NUT Lubrication Table MaintenanceGeneral Information APILubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartGeneral Battery Information Accessing the Engine CompartmentCharging the Battery Battery RemovalBattery Maintenance Battery StorageHazard Bulb Replacement Head Light Bulb ReplacementServicing Electrical System LensesInstrument Panel Fuses Accessing the Fuse CenterRelays Main FuseChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Access Hole Transmission Filter FenderHydraulic System Filter Part No OIL Fill Plug OIL Level Sight HoleHydraulic System OIL Filter Transmission Drain Plug Changing the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OILCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Check Front Axle OilChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL OIL Fill PLUG/DIPSTICK Front Axle Full MarkLubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Lubrication of Drive ShaftWheel LUG NUT Torque Front Axle Drain PlugMaintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure Rops Tire MaintenanceTire Inflation Chart Tractor Storage Front of EngineRemoving the Tractor from Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Cleaning the Radiator Screen and Radiator Engine Maintenance Cleaning the EngineChecking Engine OIL Level Changing the Engine OIL and Filter Adding Engine OILHEX Drain Cock Engine Valve Coolant Full Mark ADD Mark ReservoirRemote Radiator CAP Filler Neck Overflow Hose Checking Engine Coolant LevelPaper Element AIR Cleaner Body Base Seal Changing the AIR CleanerInspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the Engine CoolantServicing the Paper Element Servicing the Foam PrecleanerServicing the Spark Plugs Changing the Fuel FilterSpecifications General Dimensions Power Take-OffHydraulic Lift System BrakesDescription Model Number Optional Equipment and AccessoriesCLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX