Cub Cadet 5254 Series, 5000 Series Maintenance, Lubrication Table, General Information, Api, Sae

SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE

The service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrica- tion and maintenance is a vital part of that care. Using the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart as a guide, monitor the hourmeter on the instrument panel to ensure the required maintenance proce- dures are performed. The maintenance schedule reflects the minimal requirements to maintain the equipment. More frequent inspections and mainte- nance is preferable.

Make certain that all lubrication fittings are installed and functioning. Wipe away all old grease and dirt from the lube fittings to prevent foreign materials from entering as the new grease is applied. Use a

pressure lubricating gun to force in new grease. Apply pressure until clean grease emerges from the lubrication point.

Miscellaneous working parts not provided with lubrication fittings should be oiled regularly with a good grade of lubricating oil.

Lubricate the tractor thoroughly before taking it to a remote location for a prolonged period of time.

Lubricant is cheap. Use plenty of it. Worn parts can be expensive to replace.

Store your supply of lubricating grease and oil in clean, covered containers to protect them from dust and dirt. Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean.

LUBRICATION TABLE

				General Information
Application	Type of
			API	Anticipated
	Lubricant	Capacity			SAE		Description
			Classifi-	Ambient	Viscosity
			cation	Temp.
				Below 32°F	5W-20 †		Use High
							Quality Engine Oil
							Cub Cadet
			SF,		10W-30 †		737-3030A (1Qt.)
				-4°F to 95°F
Engine	Engine	Approx.	SG,				Use High
					10W-40 †
	Oil	2.1 Qts.	SH,				Quality Engine Oil
		w/Filter	or
			SJ				Cub Cadet
				32°F to 95°F		30W	737-3029 (1Qt.)
							737-3061 (1 Gal.)
				Above 68°F	40W		Use High
							Quality Engine Oil
Hydrostatic		Approx.		Use Cub Cadet
Transmission	Cub Cadet			Drive System Fluid Plus
and	Drive System	20 Qts.		737-3120 (1 Qt.)
Hydraulic	Fluid Plus	(5.0 Gal.)		737-3121 (1 Gal.)
System
Front Wheel	Gear Lube	Approx.		Use Cub Cadet Gear Lube
Drive Axle		82 Oz.		737-3065 (1 Qt.)
		(2.5 Qts.)
Lube		As		Use Cub Cadet
	Grease	Needed		251H EP Grease
Fittings
				737-3034 (14.5 Oz. Cartridge)
Radiator				Use High Quality Permanent Type Antifreeze
		Approx.		(Ethylene Glycol with corrosion and rust
and
	Antifreeze	3.5 Qts.		inhibitor chemicals)
Overflow
				Coolant Mixture Ratio
Reservoir
				Distilled Water 50% : Antifreeze 50%

†Using multi grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and 10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check the engine oil level frequently when using them.

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