Cub Cadet 5254 manual Important Read Safety Rules And Instructions Carefully, Operator’s Manual

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Operator’s Manual

SERIES 5000

TRACTOR

MODEL 5254

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]

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Contents Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYSERIES TRACTORCALLING SERVICE INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTSTO THE OWNER ROPS INFORMATION PLATE RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATIONTractor Model Plate Engine Information1. GENERAL OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESDO NOT 2. SLOPE OPERATION6. SERVICE 5. SAFETY FRAME ROPS3. CHILDREN 4. OPERATING THE PTOCheck brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required BATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATED UNDER HOOD SAFETY LABELSFAN WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF RADIATOR INSTRUCTION LABEL ON RIGHT RUNNING BOARDSECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES D. Ignition Switch C. PTO SwitchA. Steering Wheel B. Throttle HandleR. PTO Reverse Override Switch N. Seat Adjustment LeverH. Hand Holds J. Transmission 4WD Shift LeverW. Headlight Switch V. Hazard Light SwitchT. Differential Lock Pedal U. Choke Control Knob3. Battery Indicator Light 6. Brake Engaged Indicator4. Oil Pressure Indicator 5. PTO Engaged IndicatorSECTION 2 OPERATION SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS FOLDING THE ROPSFUELING THE TRACTOR NEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURESSTARTING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTINGDRIVING THE TRACTOR USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALSSTOPPING THE TRACTOR USING THE 4WD SHIFT LEVER USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDALDRIVING ON SLOPES Disengage 4WD Engage 4WDUSING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVERENGAGING THE PTO LIGHTING HeadlightsUSING THE THREE POINT HITCH USING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOKHazard Lights REMOVING THE REAR PTO COVERTRACTOR WEIGHTING USING THE HITCH PLATEFront Weights Weighting the Rear of the TractorADJUSTING THE SEAT SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTSNOTE The right ball joint and jam nut are left hand threaded ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-INADJUSTING THE BRAKES LUBRICATION TABLE SECTION 4 TRACTOR MAINTENANCEGeneral Information LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ILLUSTRATION Service Intervals LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHARTOperation to be PerformedGENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTCHARGING THE BATTERY BATTERY REMOVALBATTERY MAINTENANCE BATTERY STORAGESERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD BULB REPLACEMENTMain Fuse Electrical Circuit Relays Accessing the Lower Dash Panel AreaRight Side Left SideChanging Hydro Transmission Oil Filter 25 Hour Break-In Period Filter ChangeCHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERSCHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL Changing Hydraulic System FilterCheck Front Axle Oil CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASESCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil CHANGING FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASE OILLUBRICATION OF FWD DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION OF DRIVE SHAFTWHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE FRONT AXLEMAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS TIRE MAINTENANCEFRONT OF ENGINE Using a fuel stabilizerTRACTOR STORAGE 2. If storing the tractor for 30 days or moreKAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL SECTION 5 ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCEEMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES 3. LIMITED LIABILITY CLEANING THE ENGINE ENGINE MAINTENANCECLEANING THE RADIATOR SCREEN AND RADIATOR CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER ADDING ENGINE OILCHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES CHANGING THE AIR CLEANERCHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT KNOB FOAM PRECLEANER ELEMENTIMPORTANT Do not apply oil to the foam precleaner element SERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANERSERVICING THE PAPER ELEMENT SERVICING THE SPARK PLUGSEngine SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONSCooling System Electrical SystemPower Take-Off SPECIFICATIONSGeneral Dimensions Hydraulic Lift SystemSECTION 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMPACT TRACTORS CUB CADET LLC POST OFFICE BOX CLEVELAND, OHIOHOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE AND CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS