Cub Cadet 5000 Series, 5254 Series manual Checking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level, Hydro

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CHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL

Check the hydro transmission/hydraulic system oil level before each use. NOTE: Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is standing on a level surface.

The oil level sight glass is located in the rear of the transmission housing, just to the right of the rear PTO shaft. Refer to Figure 42.

The oil level is okay if oil can be seen through the sight glass. If the level is below the sight glass, oil must be added to the transmission as follows:

•Locate the oil fill plug on the upper right of the rear of the transmission housing. See Figure 42.

OIL FILL PLUG

OIL LEVEL

SIGHT

HOLE

Figure 42

•Clean the area around the oil fill plug to prevent debris from entering the transmission housing.

•Turn the oil fill plug counterclockwise to unscrew from the transmission housing.

•Insert a funnel (preferably with a flexible spout) into the fill hole of the transmission housing.

•Add Cub Cadet Drive System Plus oil until the oil level can be seen through the sight glass. Do not overfill the transmission.

IMPORTANT: Always use Cub Cadet Drive System Plus oil to ensure correct formulation. Substitute oils could affect performance and may cause damage to the transmission.

•Reinsert the oil fill plug into the transmission housing and turn clockwise until tight.

CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS

With the exception of the first oil filter change after the 25 hour break-in period, the hydraulic system oil filter should be changed along with the transmission/hydraulic system oil after every 200 hours of operation. The hydro transmission filter should be changed after every 100 hours of operation.

25 Hour Break-In Period Filter Change

During the initial hours of tractor operation, contaminants caused by the normal break-in of internal transmission and hydraulic system components will collect in the oil filters. Because of this, both the hydro transmission and hydraulic system filters should be changed after the first 25 hours of operation.

Hydro Pump Filter — Part No. BS-492392S

Hydraulic System Filter — Part No. 723-0405

NOTE: If a front end loader, or a loader and back- hoe, is installed on the tractor after the first 25 hours of operation, it is recommended that the fil- ters again be changed after the first 25 hours of operation with these attachments installed.

Changing Hydro Transmission Oil Filter

The hydro transmission oil filter should be changed after the first 25 of tractor operation, and after every 100 hours operation.

•Stop the tractor engine and lower the mower deck or any other hydraulically lifted implement to the ground.

•Slide the seat fully forward; then tilt seat forward.

•Through the access hole in the rear fender, clean the area around the hydro transmission oil filter to prevent debris from entering the hydraulic system. Refer to Figure 43.

•Stuff shop rags underneath the hydro transmis- sion filter to absorb any lost oil when the filter is removed. Refer to Figure 43.

 

HYDRO

ACCESS HOLE

TRANSMISSION

FILTER

IN FENDER

 

Seat Removed for Clarity

Figure 43

•Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new hydro transmission filter.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualTo the Owner Table of ContentsCalling Service Information Recording Model and Serial Number Information Rops Information PlateImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Do notSafety Frame Rops ServiceChildren Operating the PTOPage Safety Labels Battery Warning Label Located Under HoodPTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO Shield Roll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR FenderControls and Features PTO Switch Ignition SwitchSteering Wheel Throttle HandleSeat Adjustment Lever PTO Reverse Override SwitchHand Holds Transmission 4WD Shift LeverHazard Light Switch Headlight SwitchDifferential Lock Pedal Choke Control KnobBattery Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature LightParking Brake Indicator Light PTO Indicator LightSafety Interlock System OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops Fueling the TractorStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresThrottle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ Position Using Jumper Cables to Start Engine Cold Weather StartingStopping the Engine Driving the TractorLOW Using the Forward and Reverse PedalsUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Using the Differential Lock Pedal Using the 4WD Shift LeverDriving on Slopes Differential Lock PedalUsing the Hydraulic Lift Lever Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchEngaging the PTO LightingUsing the TOP Link Retainer Hook Using the Three Point HitchHazard Lights Removing the Rear PTO CoverUsing the Hitch Plate Tractor WeightingAdjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting the Seat Belt Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN ARM Brake Pedal Brake Disc HEX NUT Adjusting the BrakesInternal Cotter PIN JAM NUT Ferrule RH Brake ROD Gauge Maintenance Lubrication TableGeneral Information APILubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Removal Charging the BatteryBattery Maintenance Battery StorageHead Light Bulb Replacement Hazard Bulb ReplacementServicing Electrical System LensesAccessing the Fuse Center Instrument Panel FusesRelays Main FuseAccess Hole Transmission Filter Fender Checking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL LevelHydraulic System Filter Part No OIL Fill Plug OIL Level Sight HoleChanging the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OIL Hydraulic System OIL Filter Transmission Drain PlugCheck Front Axle Oil Check Final Reduction Gear Case OilChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL OIL Fill PLUG/DIPSTICK Front Axle Full MarkLubrication of Drive Shaft Lubrication of FWD Drive ShaftWheel LUG NUT Torque Front Axle Drain PlugTire 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 Adding Engine OIL Changing the Engine OIL and FilterHEX Drain Cock Engine Valve Coolant Full Mark ADD Mark ReservoirChecking Engine Coolant Level Remote Radiator CAP Filler Neck Overflow HoseChanging the AIR Cleaner Paper Element AIR Cleaner Body Base SealInspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the Engine CoolantServicing the Foam Precleaner Servicing the Paper ElementServicing the Spark Plugs Changing the Fuel FilterSpecifications Power Take-Off General DimensionsHydraulic Lift System BrakesOptional Equipment and Accessories Description Model NumberCUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio
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