Cub Cadet SERIES 5000 5252 Operator's Manual page 41

• Start the engine and run for about 3 minutes.
Stop the engine and check for leaks at the oil
filter and drain valve.
• Recheck the oil level and, if needed, add oil to
bring the oil level up to the "FULL" mark.
WARNING: Never overfill the engine
crankcase. The engine may overheat
and/or damage may result. For best
results, fill to the "FULL" mark on the
dipstick as opposed to adding a given
quantity of oil. Always check the level
on the dipstick before adding more oil.
Dispose of used oil in an environmentally
safe manner. If necessary, contact your
area EPA office for proper disposal
procedures and recycling center locations.
IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap and dipstick must
always be installed securely in place when the
engine is running. Severe engine damage could
result from failure to do so.
SERVICING OIL COOLER
Inspect and clean the oil cooler, located next to the
oil filter, after every 100 hours of operation.
Clean debris from the fins of the oil cooler with a
brush or compressed air.
Figure 50
• Recheck the coolant level in the overflow
reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the
reservoir cap.
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine. Check for loose or damaged components
and check the condition of the filter element.
Remove any buildup of dirt and debris in the air
cleaner cover.
See Figure 51 for assembly of the air cleaner
elements.
OIL COOLER
COOLER
FINS
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WARNING: Operating the engine with
loose or damaged air cleaner compo-
nents will allow unfiltered air into the
carburetor, causing extensive wear and
eventual failure of the engine.
RETAINING
KNOB
WING
NUT
RUBBER
SEAL
AIR
CLEANER
STUD
Figure 51
SERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANER
Wash the foam precleaner every 25 hours of
operation. Wash more often when operating under
extremely dusty conditions. Replace the precleaner
if torn or otherwise damaged.
Wash the precleaner as follows (Refer to Figure 51):
• Loosen the cover retaining knob and lift off the
air cleaner cover.
• Remove the foam precleaner by carefully
slipping it up off the paper element.
• Wash the precleaner in warm water with
detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly to
remove all traces of the detergent. Squeeze out
(do not wring) excess water in a dry cloth. Allow
the precleaner to air dry.
• Saturate the precleaner will clean engine oil,
then squeeze out all excess oil.
• Carefully slip the precleaner fully onto the
paper element.
• Reinstall the air cleaner cover and secure with
the retainer knob.
AIR
CLEANER
COVER
ELEMENT
COVER
PAPER
ELEMENT
FOAM
PRECLEANER
ELEMENT
AIR
CLEANER
BASE