25 Hour Break-In Period Filter Change; Changing Hydro Transmission Oil Filter; Changing Hydraulic System Filter - Cub Cadet 5254 Operator's Manual

25 Hour Break-In Period Filter Change

During the initial hours of tractor operation,
contaminants caused by the normal break-in of
internal transmission
components will collect in the oil filters. Because of
this, both the hydro transmission and hydraulic
system filters should be changed after the first 25
hours of operation.
Hydro Pump Filter — Part No. BS-492392S
Hydraulic System Filter — Part No. 723-3014
NOTE: If a front end loader, or a loader and back-
hoe, is installed on the tractor after the first 25
hours of operation, it is recommended that the fil-
ters again be changed after the first 25 hours of
operation with these attachments installed.

Changing Hydro Transmission Oil Filter

The hydro transmission oil filter should be changed
after the first 25 of tractor operation, and after every
100 hours operation.
• Stop the tractor engine and lower the mower
deck or any other hydraulically lifted implement
to the ground.
• Slide the seat fully forward; then tilt seat forward.
• Through the access hole in the rear fender,
clean the area around the hydro transmission
oil filter to prevent debris from entering the
hydraulic system. Refer to Figure 45.
• Stuff shop rags underneath the hydro transmis-
sion filter to absorb any lost oil when the filter is
removed. Refer to Figure 45.
ACCESS HOLE
IN FENDER
Seat Removed
for Clarity
Figure 45
• Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to
the gasket of the new hydro transmission filter.
and hydraulic system
HYDRO
TRANSMISSION
FILTER
• Remove the old hydrostatic filter by turning it
counterclockwise, and immediately replace with
the new filter. Turn the filter clockwise by hand
until the gasket contacts the filter base; then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
• Clean any residual oil from the top of the
transmission.

Changing Hydraulic System Filter

The hydro transmission oil filter should be changed
after the first 25 of tractor operation, and after every
200 hours operation.
• Stop the tractor engine and lower the mower
deck or any other hydraulically lifted implement
to the ground. NOTE: To improve access to the
hydraulic system filter, the mower deck should
be removed from the tractor.
• The hydraulic system oil filter is either mounted
horizontally on the front of the transmission
housing, or is remotely mounted in the vertical
position between the tractor frame rails. Refer
to Figure 46.
• Clean the area around the oil filter to prevent
debris from entering the system.
• Position a suitable container below the hydrau-
lic system filter. See Figure 46.
TRANS. MOUNTED
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
OIL FILTER
REMOTE MOUNTED
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
OIL FILTER
• Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to
the gasket of the new hydraulic system filter.
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TRANSMISSION
DRAIN PLUG
Figure 46