Cub Cadet 5254 Series, 5000 Series manual NEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures, Starting the Engine

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WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive in certain conditions. Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Tighten the fuel cap securely.

The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat. Unscrew the fuel cap and fill tank from an approved gasoline container. Immediately wipe up any spilled fuel.

WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank to the top of the filler neck. Expansion could result in overflow through the vents in the cap, allowing highly flammable fuel to come in contact with the operator.

NEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURES

Proper care during the first hours of operation will help to assure optimal performance from your new tractor.

Never operate a new engine immediately under full load. Allow the engine to warm up.

Avoid operating the engine for prolonged periods at either high or low speed with no load.

Use the transmission’s low speed range for heavy loads to avoid lugging, or stalling, of the engine due to overload.

Closely monitor the engine oil and keep filled to the recommended level.

After the first ten hours of operation, check the front and rear wheel lug nuts. If necessary, re- torque the lug nuts to 60-70 ft. lbs.

Perform all break-in maintenance procedures found in the MAINTENANCE section.

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING: Always sit in the operator’s seat when starting the tractor, Never attempt to start the engine while standing beside the tractor.

Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.

Pull the choke control knob out to the full choke position. Less choking may be necessary due to variations in temperature, grade of fuel, etc. Little or no choking will be needed when the engine is warm.

Move the throttle handle to midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” position. Refer to Figure 14.

Make sure the PTO switch is in the “OFF” position. NOTE: The PTO light on instrument panel will flash if switch is in ON position.

THROTTLE

HANDLE

SLOW

FAST

PTO SWITCH

IN ‘OFF’

POSITION

Figure 14

Either fully depress and hold the brake pedal or engage the parking brake. NOTE: The parking brake indicator on instrument panel will flash if pedal is not depressed.

Turn the ignition key clockwise to the “START” position and release it as soon as the engine starts; however, do not crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within this time, turn the key to “OFF” and wait a minute to allow the engine’s starter motor to cool. Try again after waiting. If after a few attempts the engine fails to start, do not keep trying to start it with the choke closed as this will cause flooding and make starting more difficult. Instead, fully open the choke and start the engine.

WARNING: If the starter disengages the engine flywheel, but the engine does not continue to run, allow the engine to come to a complete stop before attempting to restart the engine. Dam- age to the starter may result from failure to do so.

After the engine starts, slowly release the brake pedal. As the engine warms up, gradually push the choke control knob all the way in. Do not use the choke to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to start the engine.

After the engine has started, let the engine run for approximately three to five minutes at mid throttle before putting the engine under load.

Observe the instrument panel. If the battery indicator light, oil pressure light, or coolant temperature light comes on, immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTable of Contents Calling Service InformationTo the Owner 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 RopsNEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Throttle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ PositionStarting the Engine Driving the Tractor Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineCold Weather Starting Stopping the EngineUsing the Forward and Reverse Pedals Using the HI/LO Range Shift LeverLOW 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 Adjusting the Brakes Internal Cotter PIN JAM NUT Ferrule RH Brake ROD GaugeARM Brake Pedal Brake Disc HEX NUT 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 Maintenance Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsTire Inflation Chart Front of Engine Tractor StorageRemoving the Tractor from Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Engine Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Radiator Screen and RadiatorChecking Engine OIL Level 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