Cub Cadet 5254 manual Accessing the Lower Dash Panel Area, Electrical Circuit Relays, Right Side

Accessing the Lower Dash Panel Area

Some electrical components are housed inside the lower dash panel. To access the area, remove the dash panel insert by removing the two screws. See Figure 40.

SCREWS

DASH

PANEL

INSERT

Figure 40

To reinstall the dash panel insert, hook the retaining lip at the bottom of the insert over the bottom edge of the dash opening, pivot the insert upward into position, and secure with the two screws.

Electrical Circuit Relays

Several relays, which operate electrical functions of the tractor, are located inside the lower dash panel. If one of the circuits is not functioning properly, have your dealer electrically check the relay. See Figure 41.

START	Right Side
RELAY
PTO
RELAY
Left Side	CRUISE
	CONTROL
	RELAY
	(OPTIONAL)
	REVERSE
	OVERRIDE
	RELAY
	REVERSE
	RELAY

Figure 41

•Start Relay — Functions in the start circuit.

•PTO Relay — Operates in conjunction with both the Reverse Relay and Reverse Override Relay to engage the PTO.

•Reverse Relay — Functions with the PTO Relay and Reverse Switch in the "No Cut in Reverse" circuit.

•Reverse Override Relay — Functions with the Reverse Override Switch and PTO Relay to maintain PTO engagement when driving in reverse.

•Cruise Control Relay — This relay is installed at the factory for use with the optional Cruise Control Kit. The relay functions in the cruise control circuit, when the kit is installed.

Hazard Light Flasher Relay

The flasher relay, which controls the on/off flashing of the hazard lights, is located inside the lower dash panel.

Replace the relay as follows:

•Pull the wire harness from the right side of the dash opening and remove the electrical tape from the flasher relay. See Figure 42.

FLASHER

RELAY

TAPE

WIRE

HARNESS

HARNESS

LEADS

Figure 42

•Note the position of the two harness leads, then disconnect the leads and replace the faulty relay with a new relay. Secure the relay to the wire harness with electrical tape.

•Position the wire harness in the dash panel and reinstall the dash panel insert.

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