Cub Cadet 5254 Series Hand Holds, Transmission 4WD Shift Lever, Hydraulic Lift Lever, Cup Holder

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H. Hand Holds

Hand holds are built into both the left and right hand fender covers. The handles can be used to assist in mounting and dismounting the tractor.

J. Transmission 4WD Shift Lever

The 4WD shift lever is located on the right fender. This lever is used to engage the transmission drive that powers the front transaxle. Push the lever forward to engage the 4WD, and pull the lever rearward to disengage.

K. Hydraulic Lift Lever

The hydraulic lift lever is located on the right fender. This lever is used to raise and lower the three point hitch lift arms.

Move the lift lever fully rearward to raise the lift arms.

Move the lift lever forward to lower the lift arms.

Move the lift lever fully forward and inward to lock in the float position.

L. Cup Holder

The cup holder is located on the right fender.

M. Amber Hazard Lights

The hazard lights are located on each side of the ROPS. The lights illuminate in a flashing mode when the hazard light switch is turned on. Always use the hazard lights when it is necessary to warn others that the tractor is being operated in the area.

N. Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat adjustment lever is located at the right/ front of the seat. This lever is used to adjust the seat forward or backward.

O. Seat Belt

The seat belt, when properly adjusted and used in conjunction with the Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS), can greatly reduce the risk of serious injury or death to the operator if an accidental tractor overturn occurs.

WARNING: DO NOT use the seat belt if the ROPS structure has been removed from the tractor.

P. Fuel Fill Cap

The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender beside the operator’s seat.

Q. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever

The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the left fender. The lever has two speed range settings and a neutral position. The lever must be shifted into either the high or low range prior to depressing the forward or reverse pedal to drive the tractor.

Push the lever forward to shift into the high range.

Pull the lever rearward to shift into the low range.

Move the lever to the center position to shift into the neutral position.

WARNING: Never attempt to shift the Hi/Lo range lever when the tractor is in motion.

R. PTO Reverse Override Switch

The PTO reverse override switch is located on the left fender. Depress the front of the switch to engage the override which allows the PTO to operate while the tractor is traveling in the reverse direction. Once activated, this function remains activated until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position for a duration of at least 20 seconds, regardless of the number of times the PTO is turned off using the PTO switch.

WARNING: Use EXTREME caution when operating PTO driven attach- ments while traveling in the reverse direction.

S. Parking Brake Lever

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Brake

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The parking brake lever is located below the steering wheel in the dash panel. With the brake pedal fully depressed, push the parking brake lever downward and release the brake pedal to lock the parking brake.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTo the Owner Table of ContentsCalling Service Information Rops Information Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo not Slope OperationOperating the PTO Safety Frame RopsService ChildrenPage Roll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR Fender Safety LabelsBattery Warning Label Located Under Hood PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO ShieldControls and Features Throttle Handle PTO SwitchIgnition Switch Steering WheelTransmission 4WD Shift Lever Seat Adjustment LeverPTO Reverse Override Switch Hand HoldsChoke Control Knob Hazard Light SwitchHeadlight Switch Differential Lock PedalPTO Indicator Light Battery Indicator LightEngine Coolant Temperature Light Parking Brake Indicator LightFueling the Tractor Safety Interlock SystemOperation Rollover Protective Structure RopsStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresThrottle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ Position Driving the Tractor Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineCold Weather Starting Stopping the EngineLOW Using the Forward and Reverse PedalsUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Differential Lock Pedal Using the Differential Lock PedalUsing the 4WD Shift Lever Driving on SlopesLighting Using the Hydraulic Lift LeverUsing the PTO Reverse Override Switch Engaging the PTORemoving the Rear PTO Cover Using the TOP Link Retainer HookUsing the Three Point Hitch Hazard LightsTractor Weighting Using the Hitch PlateThree Point Hitch Adjustments AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat BeltAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN ARM Brake Pedal Brake Disc HEX NUT Adjusting the BrakesInternal Cotter PIN JAM NUT Ferrule RH Brake ROD Gauge API MaintenanceLubrication Table General InformationLubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartGeneral Battery Information Accessing the Engine CompartmentBattery Storage Battery RemovalCharging the Battery Battery MaintenanceLenses Head Light Bulb ReplacementHazard Bulb Replacement Servicing Electrical SystemMain Fuse Accessing the Fuse CenterInstrument Panel Fuses RelaysOIL Fill Plug OIL Level Sight Hole Access Hole Transmission Filter FenderChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Hydraulic System Filter Part NoHydraulic System OIL Filter Transmission Drain Plug Changing the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OILOIL Fill PLUG/DIPSTICK Front Axle Full Mark Check Front Axle OilCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Changing Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OILFront Axle Drain Plug Lubrication of Drive ShaftLubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Wheel LUG NUT TorqueTire Inflation Chart Tire MaintenanceMaintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure Rops Removing the Tractor from Storage Front of EngineTractor Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Checking Engine OIL Level Engine Maintenance Cleaning the EngineCleaning the Radiator Screen and Radiator Coolant Full Mark ADD Mark Reservoir Adding Engine OILChanging the Engine OIL and Filter HEX Drain Cock Engine ValveRemote Radiator CAP Filler Neck Overflow Hose Checking Engine Coolant LevelChanging the Engine Coolant Changing the AIR CleanerPaper Element AIR Cleaner Body Base Seal Inspection of Cooling System HosesChanging the Fuel Filter Servicing the Foam PrecleanerServicing the Paper Element Servicing the Spark PlugsSpecifications Brakes Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions Hydraulic Lift SystemDescription Model Number Optional Equipment and AccessoriesCLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX