Cub Cadet
5254
manual
Adjusting Front Wheel Toe-In
Specifications
Brake Engaged Indicator
Dimension
Maintenance
General Battery Information
N. Seat Adjustment Lever
Cleaning The Engine
Weight
How to
Head Light Bulb Replacement
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Contents
TRACTOR
IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Operator’s Manual
SERIES
TO THE OWNER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION
Engine Information
RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
ROPS INFORMATION PLATE
Tractor Model Plate
1. GENERAL OPERATION
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
DO NOT
2. SLOPE OPERATION
4. OPERATING THE PTO
5. SAFETY FRAME ROPS
6. SERVICE
3. CHILDREN
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required
INSTRUCTION LABEL ON RIGHT RUNNING BOARD
SAFETY LABELS
BATTERY WARNING LABEL LOCATED UNDER HOOD
FAN WARNING LABEL LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF RADIATOR
SECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES
B. Throttle Handle
C. PTO Switch
D. Ignition Switch
A. Steering Wheel
J. Transmission 4WD Shift Lever
N. Seat Adjustment Lever
R. PTO Reverse Override Switch
H. Hand Holds
U. Choke Control Knob
V. Hazard Light Switch
W. Headlight Switch
T. Differential Lock Pedal
5. PTO Engaged Indicator
6. Brake Engaged Indicator
3. Battery Indicator Light
4. Oil Pressure Indicator
FOLDING THE ROPS
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
SECTION 2 OPERATION
ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS
STARTING THE ENGINE
NEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
FUELING THE TRACTOR
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
COLD WEATHER STARTING
STOPPING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE TRACTOR
USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALS
USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER
Disengage 4WD Engage 4WD
USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL
USING THE 4WD SHIFT LEVER
DRIVING ON SLOPES
LIGHTING Headlights
USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER
USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH
ENGAGING THE PTO
REMOVING THE REAR PTO COVER
USING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOK
USING THE THREE POINT HITCH
Hazard Lights
Weighting the Rear of the Tractor
USING THE HITCH PLATE
TRACTOR WEIGHTING
Front Weights
THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTS
SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT
NOTE The right ball joint and jam nut are left hand threaded
ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
General Information
SECTION 4 TRACTOR MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION TABLE
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ILLUSTRATION
be Performed
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART
Service Intervals
Operation to
GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION
ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
BATTERY STORAGE
BATTERY REMOVAL
CHARGING THE BATTERY
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Main Fuse
HAZARD BULB REPLACEMENT
SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Left Side
Accessing the Lower Dash Panel Area
Electrical Circuit Relays
Right Side
CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS
25 Hour Break-In Period Filter Change
Changing Hydro Transmission Oil Filter
CHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL
CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL
Changing Hydraulic System Filter
CHANGING FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASE OIL
CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES
Check Front Axle Oil
Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil
FRONT AXLE
LUBRICATION OF DRIVE SHAFT
LUBRICATION OF FWD DRIVE SHAFT
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE
MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS
TIRE MAINTENANCE
2. If storing the tractor for 30 days or more
Using a fuel stabilizer
FRONT OF ENGINE
TRACTOR STORAGE
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES
SECTION 5 ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE
KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL
3. LIMITED LIABILITY
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE ENGINE
CLEANING THE RADIATOR SCREEN AND RADIATOR
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
ADDING ENGINE OIL
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
KNOB FOAM PRECLEANER ELEMENT
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER
INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES
CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT
SERVICING THE SPARK PLUGS
SERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANER
IMPORTANT Do not apply oil to the foam precleaner element
SERVICING THE PAPER ELEMENT
Electrical System
SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Cooling System
Hydraulic Lift System
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Take-Off
General Dimensions
SECTION 7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
AND CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS
CUB CADET LLC POST OFFICE BOX CLEVELAND, OHIO
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMPACT TRACTORS
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
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