Cub Cadet 5254 manual Stopping The Tractor, Using The Forward And Reverse Pedals

Contents Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYSERIES TRACTORTO THE OWNER TABLE OF CONTENTSCALLING SERVICE INFORMATION 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 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 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 General Information SECTION 4 TRACTOR MAINTENANCELUBRICATION TABLE 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 STORAGEMain Fuse HAZARD BULB REPLACEMENTSERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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 moreEMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES SECTION 5 ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCEKAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL 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