Table Of Contents - Cub Cadet 5254 Operator's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
To The Owner3
Calling Service Information3
Recording Model And Serial Number Information4
General Operation5
Important Safe Operation Practices5
Slope Operation6
Safety Of Children7
Operating The Pto7
Safe Service7
Safety Labels9
Section 1: Controls And Features10
Steering Wheel11
Pto Switch11
Ignition Switch11
Brake Pedal/Reverse Pedal/Forward Pedal11
Transmission 4Wd Shift Lever12
Hydraulic Lift Lever12
Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever12
Parking Brake Lever12
Differential Lock Pedal13
Choke Control Knob13
Hazard Light Switch/Headlight Switch13
Rops (Rollover Protective Structure)13
Instrument Panel14
Battery Indicator Light14
Hour Meter/Battery Display14
Engine Coolant Temperature Light14
Rollover Protective Structure (Rops)15
Safety Interlock System15
Section 2: Operation15
Fueling The Tractor16
New Tractor Break-In Procedures16
Starting The Engine16
Oxygenated Fuels16
Cold Weather Starting17
Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine17
Stopping The Engine17
Driving The Tractor17
Stopping The Tractor18
Using The Forward And Reverse Pedals18
Using The Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever18
Driving On Slopes19
Using The Differential Lock Pedal19
Using The 4Wd Shift Lever19
Using The Hydraulic Lift Lever20
Engaging The Pto20
Using The Pto Reverse Override Switch20
Headlights20
Using The Top Link Retainer Hook21
Removing The Rear Pto Cover21
Using The Three Point Hitch21
Hazard Lights21
Using The Hitch Plate22
Tractor Weighting22
Adjusting The Seat23
Adjusting The Seat Belt23
Three Point Hitch Adjustments23
Section 3: Adjustments23
Adjusting Front Wheel Toe-In24
Adjusting The Brakes25
Lubrication Table26
Section 4: Tractor Maintenance26
Lubrication And Maintenance Chart27
Accessing The Engine Compartment29
General Battery Information29
Battery Removal30
Charging The Battery30
Battery Maintenance30
Battery Storage30
Head Light Bulb Replacement31
Hazard Bulb Replacement31
Servicing Electrical System31
Fuses32
Relays32
Checking Transmissoin/Hydraulic System Oil Level33
Changing The Hydro Transmission And Hydraulic System Oil Filters33
25 Hour Break-In Period Filter Change34
Changing Hydro Transmission Oil Filter34
Changing Hydraulic System Filter34
Changing The Hydro Transmission And Hydraulic System Oil35
Checking Oil Level In Front Axle And Final Reduction Gear Cases36
Changing Front Axle And Final Reduction Gear Case Oil36
Lubrication And Drive Shaft37
Lubrication Of Fwd Drive Shaft37
Wheel Lug Nut Torque37
Tire Maintenance37
Maintenance Of The Rollover Protective Structure (Rops)38
Tractor Storage38
Using A Fuel Stabilizer38
Emptying The Fuel System38
Removing The Tractor From Storage39
Section 5: Engine Information And Maintenance40
Cleaning The Engine42
Cleaning The Radiator Screen And Radiator42
Checking Engine Oil Level42
Adding Engine Oil43
Changing The Engine Oil And Filter43
Checking Engine Coolant Level44
Inspection Of Cooling System Hoses45
Changing The Engine Coolant45
Checking Engine Coolant Level When Mixing The Coolant Solution45
Changing The Air Cleaner45
Servicing The Foam Precleaner46
Servicing The Paper Element46
Servicing The Spark Plugs46
Changing The Fuel Filter46
Section 6: Specifications47
Specifications48
Section 7: Optional Equipment And Accessories49
Warranty Statements51