Cub Cadet 5254 manual H. Hand Holds, J. Transmission 4WD Shift Lever, K. Hydraulic Lift Lever

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H. Hand Holds

H. Hand Holds

Hand holds are built into both the left and right hand fender covers. The handles can be used to assist in mounting and dismounting the tractor.

J. Transmission 4WD Shift Lever

The 4WD shift lever is located on the right fender. This lever is used to engage the transmission drive that powers the front transaxle. Push the lever forward to engage the 4WD, and pull the lever rearward to disengage.

K. Hydraulic Lift Lever

The hydraulic lift lever is located on the right fender. This lever is used to raise and lower the three point hitch lift arms.

Move the lift lever fully rearward to raise the lift arms.

Move the lift lever forward to lower the lift arms.

Move the lift lever fully forward and inward to lock in the float position.

L. Cup Holder

The cup holder is located on the right fender.

M. Amber Hazard Lights

The hazard lights are located on each side of the ROPS. The lights illuminate in a flashing mode when the hazard light switch is turned on. Always use the hazard lights when it is necessary to warn others that the tractor is being operated in the area.

N. Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat adjustment lever is located at the right/ front of the seat. This lever is used to adjust the seat forward or backward.

O. Seat Belt

The seat belt, when properly adjusted and used in conjunction with the Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS), can greatly reduce the risk of serious injury or death to the operator if an accidental tractor overturn occurs.

WARNING: DO NOT use the seat belt if the ROPS structure has been removed from the tractor.

P. Fuel Fill Cap

The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender beside the operator’s seat.

Q. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever

The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the left fender. The lever has two speed range settings and a neutral position. The lever must be shifted into either the high or low range prior to depressing the forward or reverse pedal to drive the tractor.

Push the lever forward to shift into the high range.

Pull the lever rearward to shift into the low range.

Move the lever to the center position to shift into the neutral position.

WARNING: Never attempt to shift the Hi/Lo range lever when the tractor is in motion.

R. PTO Reverse Override Switch

The PTO reverse override switch is located on the left fender. Depress the front of the switch to engage the override which allows the PTO to operate while the tractor is traveling in the reverse direction. Once activated, this function remains activated until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position for a duration of at least 20 seconds, regardless of the number of times the PTO is turned off using the PTO switch.

WARNING: Use EXTREME caution when operating PTO driven attach- ments while traveling in the reverse direction.

S. Parking Brake Lever

Parking

Brake

Symbol

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The parking brake lever is located below the steering wheel in the dash panel. With the brake pedal fully depressed, push the parking brake lever downward and release the brake pedal to lock the parking brake.

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Contents TRACTOR IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYOperator’s Manual SERIESTO THE OWNER TABLE OF CONTENTSCALLING SERVICE INFORMATION Engine Information RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATIONROPS INFORMATION PLATE Tractor Model Plate1. GENERAL OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESDO NOT 2. SLOPE OPERATION4. OPERATING THE PTO 5. SAFETY FRAME ROPS6. SERVICE 3. CHILDRENCheck brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required INSTRUCTION LABEL ON RIGHT RUNNING BOARD SAFETY LABELSBATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATED UNDER HOOD FAN WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF RADIATORSECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES B. Throttle Handle C. PTO SwitchD. Ignition Switch A. Steering WheelJ. Transmission 4WD Shift Lever N. Seat Adjustment LeverR. PTO Reverse Override Switch H. Hand HoldsU. Choke Control Knob V. Hazard Light SwitchW. Headlight Switch T. Differential Lock Pedal5. PTO Engaged Indicator 6. Brake Engaged Indicator3. Battery Indicator Light 4. Oil Pressure IndicatorFOLDING THE ROPS SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSECTION 2 OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPSSTARTING THE ENGINE NEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURESFUELING THE TRACTOR DRIVING THE TRACTOR COLD WEATHER STARTINGSTOPPING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE TRACTOR USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALSUSING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER Disengage 4WD Engage 4WD USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDALUSING THE 4WD SHIFT LEVER DRIVING ON SLOPESLIGHTING Headlights 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 LightsWeighting the Rear of the Tractor USING THE HITCH PLATETRACTOR WEIGHTING Front WeightsTHREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTS SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING THE SEAT ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELTNOTE The right ball joint and jam nut are left hand threaded ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-INADJUSTING THE BRAKES General Information SECTION 4 TRACTOR MAINTENANCELUBRICATION TABLE LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ILLUSTRATION be Performed LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHARTService Intervals Operation toGENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTBATTERY STORAGE BATTERY REMOVALCHARGING THE BATTERY BATTERY MAINTENANCEMain Fuse HAZARD BULB REPLACEMENTSERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Left Side Accessing the Lower Dash Panel AreaElectrical Circuit Relays Right SideCHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS 25 Hour Break-In Period Filter ChangeChanging Hydro Transmission Oil Filter CHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVELCHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL Changing Hydraulic System FilterCHANGING FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASE OIL CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASESCheck Front Axle Oil Check Final Reduction Gear Case OilFRONT AXLE LUBRICATION OF DRIVE SHAFTLUBRICATION OF FWD DRIVE SHAFT WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUEMAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS TIRE MAINTENANCE2. If storing the tractor for 30 days or more Using a fuel stabilizerFRONT OF ENGINE TRACTOR STORAGEEMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES SECTION 5 ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCEKAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL 3. LIMITED LIABILITY CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE MAINTENANCECLEANING THE ENGINE CLEANING THE RADIATOR SCREEN AND RADIATORCHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER ADDING ENGINE OILCHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL KNOB FOAM PRECLEANER ELEMENT CHANGING THE AIR CLEANERINSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANTSERVICING THE SPARK PLUGS SERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANERIMPORTANT Do not apply oil to the foam precleaner element SERVICING THE PAPER ELEMENTElectrical System SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONSEngine Cooling SystemHydraulic Lift System SPECIFICATIONSPower Take-Off General DimensionsSECTION 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES AND CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS CUB CADET LLC POST OFFICE BOX CLEVELAND, OHIOLIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMPACT TRACTORS HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE