Cub Cadet 5000 Series, 5254 Series manual Check Front Axle Oil, Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil

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Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe manner. If necessary, contact your area EPA office for proper disposal proce- dures and recycling center locations.

•Change the hydro transmission filter as instructed in Changing Hydro Transmission Oil Filter.

•Change the hydraulic system filter as instructed in Changing Hydraulic System Oil Filter.

•Insert a funnel (preferably one with a flexible spout) into the fill hole in the rear of the trans- mission housing.

•Pour Cub Cadet Drive System Plus oil into the transmission housing 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.

•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 transmission housing.

CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES.

Check the front axle and final reduction gear case oil levels after every 50 hours of operation. Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is standing on a level surface.

Check Front Axle Oil

•The oil fill plug/dipstick is located on the left side of the axle housing. See Figure 45.

•Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the axle housing. See Figure 45.

OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK

FRONT AXLE

FULL MARK

Figure 45

•Turn the oil fill plug/dipstick counterclockwise to unscrew from the axle housing.

•Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean, then reinsert and screw in all the way. Unscrew and withdraw again to read the oil level. Always keep the oil level between the bottom and the full mark of the dipstick (See Figure 45).

•If the oil level is low, add only enough Cub Cadet Gear Lube to bring the level to the full mark on the dipstick. NEVER overfill the axle housing.

•Reinsert the fill plug/dipstick into the axle housing and turn clockwise to fully tighten.

Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil

Check the oil level at the two final reduction gear case fill plugs.

•Locate the fill plugs approximately midway up on the rear of the right and left gear cases. See Figure 46.

•Remove the fill plugs and check that the oil level is at the bottom edge of the fill port opening.

FILL PLUG

RH FINAL

REDUCTION

GEAR CASE

Figure 46

•If the oil level is low, use a funnel with a flexible spout to add enough Cub Cadet Gear Lube to bring the level up to the bottom of the fill port.

•Reinstall the fill plug in each gear case.

CHANGING FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASE OIL

Change the front axle and final reduction gear case oil after every 300 hours of operation. The total dry capacity of both gear cases and the axle housing is approximately 82 oz. (2.5 qts.)

Change the front axle and final reduction gear case 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, engage the parking brake, and stop the tractor engine.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Recording Model and Serial Number Information Rops Information PlateImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Do notChildren Safety Frame RopsService Operating the PTOPage PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO Shield Safety LabelsBattery Warning Label Located Under Hood Roll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR FenderControls and Features Steering Wheel PTO SwitchIgnition Switch Throttle HandleHand Holds Seat Adjustment LeverPTO Reverse Override Switch Transmission 4WD Shift LeverDifferential Lock Pedal Hazard Light SwitchHeadlight Switch Choke Control KnobParking Brake Indicator Light Battery Indicator LightEngine Coolant Temperature Light PTO Indicator LightRollover Protective Structure Rops Safety Interlock SystemOperation Fueling the TractorThrottle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ Position NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineCold Weather Starting Driving the TractorUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Using the Forward and Reverse PedalsLOW Driving on Slopes Using the Differential Lock PedalUsing the 4WD Shift Lever Differential Lock PedalEngaging the PTO Using the Hydraulic Lift LeverUsing the PTO Reverse Override Switch LightingHazard Lights Using the TOP Link Retainer HookUsing the Three Point Hitch Removing the Rear PTO CoverUsing the Hitch Plate Tractor WeightingAdjusting the Seat Belt AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat 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 General Information MaintenanceLubrication Table APILubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Maintenance Battery RemovalCharging the Battery Battery StorageServicing Electrical System Head Light Bulb ReplacementHazard Bulb Replacement LensesRelays Accessing the Fuse CenterInstrument Panel Fuses Main FuseHydraulic System Filter Part No Access Hole Transmission Filter FenderChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level OIL Fill Plug OIL Level Sight HoleChanging the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OIL Hydraulic System OIL Filter Transmission Drain PlugChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Check Front Axle OilCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil OIL Fill PLUG/DIPSTICK Front Axle Full MarkWheel LUG NUT Torque Lubrication of Drive ShaftLubrication of FWD Drive Shaft 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 HEX Drain Cock Engine Valve Adding Engine OILChanging the Engine OIL and Filter Coolant Full Mark ADD Mark ReservoirChecking Engine Coolant Level Remote Radiator CAP Filler Neck Overflow HoseInspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the AIR CleanerPaper Element AIR Cleaner Body Base Seal Changing the Engine CoolantServicing the Spark Plugs Servicing the Foam PrecleanerServicing the Paper Element Changing the Fuel FilterSpecifications Hydraulic Lift System Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions BrakesOptional Equipment and Accessories Description Model NumberCUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio
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