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