Cub Cadet 5254 Series, 5000 Series manual Changing the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OIL

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•Remove the old hydrostatic filter by turning it counterclockwise, and immediately replace with the new filter. Turn the filter clockwise by hand until the gasket contacts the filter base; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

•Clean any residual oil from the top of the transmission.

Changing Hydraulic System Filter

The hydro transmission oil filter should be changed after the first 25 of tractor operation, and after every 200 hours operation.

•Stop the tractor engine and lower the mower deck or any other hydraulically lifted implement to the ground. NOTE: To improve access to the hydraulic system filter, the mower deck may be removed from the tractor.

•Clean the area around the hydraulic system oil filter to prevent debris from entering the trans- mission housing.

•Position a suitable container below the hydrau- lic system filter. Refer to Figure 44

NOTE (25 Hour Break-In Filter Change Only): A large volume of oil may drain from the transmission when changing the hydraulic system oil filter. If collected in a clean container and kept free of debris, this oil may be reused in the transmission/ hydraulic system.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

OIL FILTER

TRANSMISSION

DRAIN PLUG

Figure 44

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

NOTE: If performing the 25 hour break-in filter change, install the new filter as quickly as possible to minimize the amount of oil that drains from the transmission.

•Remove the old hydraulic system filter by turn- ing it counterclockwise.

•When performing the 200 hour filter change, clean the oil filter base.

•Install the new filter. Turn the filter clockwise, by hand, until the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.

•Clean the area around the transmission fill plug to prevent debris from entering the transmis- sion (Refer to Figure 42) and remove the plug.

•Following the instructions previously provided in CHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL, refill the transmission with the clean oil and/or new hydraulic oil.

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

•Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for leaks and recheck the oil level in the transmis- sion housing.

CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL

Change the hydrostatic transmission/hydraulic system oil after every 200 hours of operation. The dry capacity of the transmission/hydraulic system is approximately 20 quarts.

Change the transmission/hydraulic system oil as follows:

•Operate the tractor for a short period to warm the oil to the normal operating temperature. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

•Stop the tractor engine and lower the mower deck or any other hydraulically lifted implement to the ground. NOTE: To improve access to the drain plug and hydraulic system filter, the mower deck may be removed from the tractor.

•Clean the area around the transmission drain plug and the oil fill plug to prevent debris from entering the transmission. Refer to Figure 42 and Figure 44.

•Place a suitable container(s) beneath the front of the transmission housing.

•Remove the oil fill plug to help vent the trans- mission, then remove the drain plug and allow the transmission oil to drain into the con- tainer(s). Reinstall the drain plug after draining the oil. Refer to Figure 42 and Figure 44.

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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 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 TractorNEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Throttle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ PositionStarting the Engine Cold Weather Starting Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineStopping the Engine Driving the TractorUsing the Forward and Reverse Pedals Using the HI/LO Range Shift LeverLOW 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 Adjusting the Brakes Internal Cotter PIN JAM NUT Ferrule RH Brake ROD GaugeARM 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 PlugTire 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 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
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