Cub Cadet 5254 Series, 5000 Series manual

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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing blades.

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

Engine components become hot during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology.

Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion.

Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids.

DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water. Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.

We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause damage to electrical components; spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.

WARNING: - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo 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 RopsThrottle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ Position NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresStarting the Engine Driving the Tractor Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineCold Weather Starting Stopping the EngineUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Using the Forward and Reverse PedalsLOW 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 Internal Cotter PIN JAM NUT Ferrule RH Brake ROD Gauge Adjusting the BrakesARM 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 TorqueMaintenance 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 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