A. Steering Wheel, B. Throttle Handle

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Contents

SERIES IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYOperator’s Manual TRACTOR CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTSTO THE OWNER Tractor Model Plate RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATIONROPS INFORMATION PLATE Engine Information IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 1. GENERAL OPERATION 2. SLOPE OPERATION DO NOT 3. CHILDREN 5. SAFETY FRAME ROPS6. SERVICE 4. OPERATING THE PTO Check 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 BOARD SECTION 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES A. Steering Wheel C. PTO SwitchD. Ignition Switch B. Throttle Handle H. Hand Holds N. Seat Adjustment LeverR. PTO Reverse Override Switch J. Transmission 4WD Shift Lever T. Differential Lock Pedal V. Hazard Light SwitchW. Headlight Switch U. Choke Control Knob 4. Oil Pressure Indicator 6. Brake Engaged Indicator3. Battery Indicator Light 5. PTO Engaged Indicator ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMSECTION 2 OPERATION FOLDING THE ROPS FUELING THE TRACTOR NEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURESSTARTING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTINGDRIVING THE TRACTOR USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALSSTOPPING THE TRACTOR DRIVING ON SLOPES USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDALUSING THE 4WD SHIFT LEVER Disengage 4WD Engage 4WD ENGAGING THE PTO USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVERUSING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH LIGHTING Headlights Hazard Lights USING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOKUSING THE THREE POINT HITCH REMOVING THE REAR PTO COVER Front Weights USING THE HITCH PLATETRACTOR WEIGHTING Weighting the Rear of the Tractor ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT SECTION 3 ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING THE SEAT THREE POINT HITCH ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN NOTE The right ball joint and jam nut are left hand threaded ADJUSTING THE BRAKES LUBRICATION TABLE SECTION 4 TRACTOR MAINTENANCEGeneral Information LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART ILLUSTRATION Operation to LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHARTService Intervals be Performed ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION BATTERY MAINTENANCE BATTERY REMOVALCHARGING THE BATTERY BATTERY STORAGE SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARD BULB REPLACEMENTMain Fuse Right Side Accessing the Lower Dash Panel AreaElectrical Circuit Relays Left Side CHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL 25 Hour Break-In Period Filter ChangeChanging Hydro Transmission Oil Filter CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS Changing Hydraulic System Filter CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL Check 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 OIL WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE LUBRICATION OF DRIVE SHAFTLUBRICATION OF FWD DRIVE SHAFT FRONT AXLE TIRE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS TRACTOR STORAGE Using a fuel stabilizerFRONT OF ENGINE 2. If storing the tractor for 30 days or more KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL SECTION 5 ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCEEMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES 3. LIMITED LIABILITY CLEANING THE RADIATOR SCREEN AND RADIATOR ENGINE MAINTENANCECLEANING THE ENGINE CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL ADDING ENGINE OIL CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL CHANGING THE ENGINE COOLANT CHANGING THE AIR CLEANERINSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES KNOB FOAM PRECLEANER ELEMENT SERVICING THE PAPER ELEMENT SERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANERIMPORTANT Do not apply oil to the foam precleaner element SERVICING THE SPARK PLUGS Cooling System SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONSEngine Electrical System General Dimensions SPECIFICATIONSPower Take-Off Hydraulic Lift System SECTION 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

Cub Cadet 5254 manual A. Steering Wheel, B. Throttle Handle, C. PTO Switch, D. Ignition Switch

Models: 5254