Cub Cadet 5254 manual T. Differential Lock Pedal, U. Choke Control Knob, V. Hazard Light Switch

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T. Differential Lock Pedal

T. Differential Lock Pedal

Diff. Lock

Pedal

Symbol

Figure 8

Located at the front of the left running board, the differential lock pedal engages the transmission differential lock.

The differential lock is used to gain additional trac- tion when operating the tractor on wet or loose soil. When the pedal is depressed the rear wheels of the tractor are prevented from rotating independently of one another.

WARNING: When operating with the differential lock engaged, the tractor will be difficult to steer. Do not drive the tractor on roadways or at high speeds with the differential lock engaged.

NOTE: Disengagement of the differential lock is recommended prior to turning the tractor on grass or other maintained surfaces — tire damage to the turf could occur.

U. Choke Control Knob

Choke

Knob

Figure 9

The choke knob controls the position of the engine choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to open the choke.

V. Hazard Light Switch

Figure 10

The hazard light switch is a rocker type switch located to the left of the steering wheel on the dash panel. Push the top of the hazard light switch downward to activate the flashing amber lights.

WARNING: Always activate the flash- ing hazard lights when operating the tractor on, or near, roadways.

W. Headlight Switch

Headlight

Switch

Symbol

Figure 11

The headlight switch is a rocker type switch located to the left of the steering wheel on the dash panel. Push the top of the headlight switch downward to turn on the headlights and instrument panel gauge lights.

X. Foldable ROPS (Rollover Protective Structure)

The ROPS is installed to prevent or reduce injuries to the operator should the tractor accidentally overturn. The foldable feature allows the ROPS to be lowered when operating in areas with low overhead clearance. The protection provided by the ROPS is minimized if the seat belt is not used, and is eliminated when in the folded position.

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Contents IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Operator’s ManualSERIES TRACTORTABLE OF CONTENTS CALLING SERVICE INFORMATIONTO THE OWNER RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ROPS INFORMATION PLATETractor Model Plate Engine InformationIMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 1. GENERAL OPERATION2. SLOPE OPERATION DO NOT5. SAFETY FRAME ROPS 6. SERVICE3. CHILDREN 4. OPERATING THE PTOCheck brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required SAFETY LABELS BATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATED UNDER HOODFAN WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF RADIATOR INSTRUCTION LABEL ON RIGHT RUNNING BOARDSECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES C. PTO Switch D. Ignition SwitchA. Steering Wheel B. Throttle HandleN. Seat Adjustment Lever R. PTO Reverse Override SwitchH. Hand Holds J. Transmission 4WD Shift LeverV. Hazard Light Switch W. Headlight SwitchT. Differential Lock Pedal U. Choke Control Knob6. Brake Engaged Indicator 3. Battery Indicator Light4. Oil Pressure Indicator 5. PTO Engaged IndicatorSAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM SECTION 2 OPERATIONROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS FOLDING THE ROPSNEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURES FUELING THE TRACTORSTARTING THE ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTING STOPPING THE ENGINEDRIVING THE TRACTOR USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALS USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVERSTOPPING THE TRACTOR USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL USING THE 4WD SHIFT LEVERDRIVING ON SLOPES Disengage 4WD Engage 4WDUSING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCHENGAGING THE PTO LIGHTING HeadlightsUSING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOK USING THE THREE POINT HITCHHazard Lights REMOVING THE REAR PTO COVERUSING THE HITCH PLATE TRACTOR WEIGHTINGFront Weights Weighting the Rear of the TractorSECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SEATADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN NOTE The right ball joint and jam nut are left hand threadedADJUSTING THE BRAKES SECTION 4 TRACTOR MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TABLEGeneral Information LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ILLUSTRATION LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART Service IntervalsOperation to be PerformedACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATIONBATTERY REMOVAL CHARGING THE BATTERYBATTERY MAINTENANCE BATTERY STORAGEHAZARD BULB REPLACEMENT SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMain Fuse Accessing the Lower Dash Panel Area Electrical Circuit RelaysRight Side Left Side25 Hour Break-In Period Filter Change Changing Hydro Transmission Oil FilterCHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERSChanging Hydraulic System Filter CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OILCHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES Check Front Axle OilCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil CHANGING FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASE OILLUBRICATION OF DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION OF FWD DRIVE SHAFTWHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE FRONT AXLETIRE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPSUsing a fuel stabilizer FRONT OF ENGINETRACTOR STORAGE 2. If storing the tractor for 30 days or moreSECTION 5 ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERALEMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES 3. LIMITED LIABILITY ENGINE MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE ENGINECLEANING THE RADIATOR SCREEN AND RADIATOR CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELADDING ENGINE OIL CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTERCHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSESCHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT KNOB FOAM PRECLEANER ELEMENTSERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANER IMPORTANT Do not apply oil to the foam precleaner elementSERVICING THE PAPER ELEMENT SERVICING THE SPARK PLUGSSECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS EngineCooling System Electrical SystemSPECIFICATIONS Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions Hydraulic Lift SystemSECTION 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES CUB CADET LLC POST OFFICE BOX CLEVELAND, OHIO LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMPACT TRACTORSHOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE AND CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS