Cub Cadet 5254 manual Table Of Contents, To The Owner, Calling Service Information

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

TO THE OWNER

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CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION

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RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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SAFETY LABELS

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SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES

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SECTION 2: OPERATION

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SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS

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SECTION 4: TRACTOR MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 5: ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE

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SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION 7: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES

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WARRANTY

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TO THE OWNER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tractor. The information contained in this manual has been prepared in detail to help you better understand the features, correct operation, adjustments, and maintenance of your tractor. The performance and dependability of this tractor rely greatly on the manner in which it is operated and maintained. Therefore, it is recommended that all operators of the tractor carefully read this manual and fully understand its operation. Also keep the manual available for reference to ensure proper operation, and that maintenance procedures are performed as scheduled to assure the tractor’s optimal mechanical condition.

NOTE: All references to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR, unless specifically stated otherwise, indicate that relative position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat.

Your authorized Cub Cadet dealer is interested in the performance you receive from your tractor, and with the maintenance needed to ensure the satisfactory operation of your tractor. The dealer has trained service personnel familiar with the latest servicing information, is equipped with the latest tools, and has a complete line of genuine Cub Cadet service parts which assure proper fit and high quality.

CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, and specifications.

If you have difficulties with the tractor and/or equipment; have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment; or desire additional information not found in this manual, contact your dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer in your area, contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line by calling:

1-877-282-8684

Or you may contact Cub Cadet via the internet by logging on to our Wed Site at:

www.cubcadet.com

Before contacting your dealer or Cub Cadet, make sure that you have your model number(s) and manufacturing date(s) available.

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Contents SERIES IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYOperator’s Manual TRACTORTO THE OWNER TABLE OF CONTENTSCALLING SERVICE INFORMATION Tractor Model Plate RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATIONROPS INFORMATION PLATE Engine InformationIMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 1. GENERAL OPERATION2. SLOPE OPERATION DO NOT3. CHILDREN 5. SAFETY FRAME ROPS6. SERVICE 4. OPERATING THE PTOCheck brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required FAN WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF RADIATOR SAFETY LABELSBATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATED UNDER HOOD INSTRUCTION LABEL ON RIGHT RUNNING BOARDSECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES A. Steering Wheel C. PTO SwitchD. Ignition Switch B. Throttle HandleH. Hand Holds N. Seat Adjustment LeverR. PTO Reverse Override Switch J. Transmission 4WD Shift LeverT. Differential Lock Pedal V. Hazard Light SwitchW. Headlight Switch U. Choke Control Knob4. Oil Pressure Indicator 6. Brake Engaged Indicator3. Battery Indicator Light 5. PTO Engaged IndicatorROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSECTION 2 OPERATION 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 DRIVING ON SLOPES USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDALUSING THE 4WD SHIFT LEVER Disengage 4WD Engage 4WDENGAGING THE PTO USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVERUSING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH LIGHTING HeadlightsHazard Lights USING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOKUSING THE THREE POINT HITCH REMOVING THE REAR PTO COVERFront Weights USING THE HITCH PLATETRACTOR WEIGHTING Weighting the Rear of the TractorADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING THE SEAT THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN NOTE The right ball joint and jam nut are left hand threadedADJUSTING THE BRAKES General Information SECTION 4 TRACTOR MAINTENANCELUBRICATION TABLE LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ILLUSTRATION Operation to LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHARTService Intervals be PerformedACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATIONBATTERY MAINTENANCE BATTERY REMOVALCHARGING THE BATTERY BATTERY STORAGEMain Fuse HAZARD BULB REPLACEMENTSERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Right Side Accessing the Lower Dash Panel AreaElectrical Circuit Relays Left SideCHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL 25 Hour Break-In Period Filter ChangeChanging Hydro Transmission Oil Filter CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERSChanging Hydraulic System Filter CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OILCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASESCheck Front Axle Oil CHANGING FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASE OILWHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE LUBRICATION OF DRIVE SHAFTLUBRICATION OF FWD DRIVE SHAFT FRONT AXLETIRE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPSTRACTOR STORAGE Using a fuel stabilizerFRONT OF ENGINE 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 RADIATOR SCREEN AND RADIATOR ENGINE MAINTENANCECLEANING THE ENGINE CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVELADDING ENGINE OIL CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTERCHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT CHANGING THE AIR CLEANERINSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES KNOB FOAM PRECLEANER ELEMENTSERVICING THE PAPER ELEMENT SERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANERIMPORTANT Do not apply oil to the foam precleaner element SERVICING THE SPARK PLUGSCooling System SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONSEngine Electrical SystemGeneral Dimensions SPECIFICATIONSPower Take-Off Hydraulic Lift SystemSECTION 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE CUB CADET LLC POST OFFICE BOX CLEVELAND, OHIOLIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMPACT TRACTORS AND CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS
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