Cub Cadet 5254 manual Checking Engine Coolant Level

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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

Turn the valve drain cock fully clockwise to close the valve, and clean any residual oil from the valve. Refer to Figure 54.

Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket of the new oil filter. Thread the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the filter mounting sur- face, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn.

Refill the crankcase to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick with the appropriate type oil.

Reinstall the oil fill cap and dipstick.

Start the engine and run for about 3 minutes. Stop the engine and check for leaks at the oil filter and drain valve.

Recheck the oil level and, if needed, add oil to bring the oil level up to the "FULL" mark.

WARNING: Never overfill the engine crankcase. The engine may overheat and/or damage may result. For best results, fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as opposed to adding a given quantity of oil. Always check the level on the dipstick before adding more oil.

Dispose of used oil in an environmentally Manual backgroundManual background safe manner. If necessary, contact your Manual backgroundManual backgroundManual background area EPA office for proper disposal procedures and recycling center locations.

IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap and dipstick must always be installed securely in place when the engine is running. Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so.

CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL

Before each use, the engine coolant level in the overflow reservoir should be checked to ensure it is within the operating range. Engine coolant absorbs heat from the engine and transfers the heat to the air flowing through the radiator. If the coolant level becomes low, the engine may overheat and could cause severe damage to the engine.

Use a permanent type antifreeze containing corro- sion and rust inhibitors for cast iron engines and aluminum radiators. Dilute the antifreeze with water at a 1:1 ratio to mix the coolant solution (50% anti- freeze : 50% water).

NOTE: Distilled water is recommended for the cool- ant solution if your tap water has a high mineral content. Minerals cause scaling in the engine and the radiator coolant passages. System efficiency will be greatly reduced over time and severe engine damage may result.

Check the coolant level when the engine is cold and the tractor is on a level surface.

Raise the tractor hood and check the coolant level in the overflow reservoir on the left side of the engine. Refer to Figure 55.

If the coolant level is below the "L" (add) mark, remove the cap from the reservoir and add coolant solution to the "H" (full) mark.

NOTE: The cooling system is a closed type. Normally, to prevent air from entering the system, the radiator cap should not be removed.

If the overflow reservoir is empty, the remote radiator cap should be removed and the coolant level in the radiator checked before adding coolant to the reservoir. If necessary, first refill the system through the remote filler neck as follows:

WARNING: It is dangerous to remove the radiator cap when the system is hot. Allow the system to cool before removing the radiator cap.

Turn the remote radiator cap counterclockwise to the first stop to release any pressure. See Figure 56.

Push downward on the cap and turn counter- clockwise until the cap stops then lift cap off.

REMOTE

RADIATOR

CAP

REMOTE

FILLER

NECK

OVERFLOW

HOSE

REMOTE

HOSE

Figure 56

Slowly pour coolant into the remote filler neck until the level reaches the bottom of the filler neck overflow flange.

Wait a few minutes to allow as much air as possible to escape through the filler neck, then reinstall the radiator cap.

Fill the overflow reservoir to the "H" (full) mark.

Start the engine and allow it to run for a short period. Stop the engine.

Recheck the coolant level in the overflow reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the reservoir cap.

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Contents SERIES IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYOperator’s Manual TRACTORTABLE OF CONTENTS CALLING SERVICE INFORMATIONTO THE OWNER 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 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 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 SECTION 4 TRACTOR MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION TABLEGeneral Information 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 STORAGEHAZARD BULB REPLACEMENT SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMain Fuse 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 moreSECTION 5 ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERALEMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES 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