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IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning
: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the
muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box
361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
S
ERIES
TRACTOR
MODEL 5254
5000
FORM NO. 769-00868H
(7/06)

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  • Page 1 Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00868H...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The dealer has trained service personnel familiar with the latest servicing information, is equipped with the latest tools, and has a complete line of genuine Cub Cadet service parts which assure proper fit and high quality.

  • Page 4: Recording Model And Serial Number Information

    Transmission Serial Plate: Serial Number ROPS Information Plate: ROPS Serial No. TRANSMISSION SERIAL PLATE TRACTOR MODEL PLATE XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX Model Number Mfg. Date CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX 361131 www.cubcadet.com CLEVELAND, OH 44136 DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684 ROPS INFORMATION PLATE...

  • Page 5: Important Safe Operation Practices

    IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

  • Page 6: Slope Operation

    • only accessories approved this Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control machine by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and and tip-over accidents which can result in severe follow instructions provided with injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If approved accessory.
  • Page 7 3. CHILDREN • Never attempt to straighten or reweld any part of the main frame or retaining brackets that • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not have been damaged. Doing so may weaken alert to the presence of children. Children are the structure and endanger your safety.
  • Page 8 • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure • Prior to disposal, determine the proper method the equipment is in safe working condition. dispose waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their centers are established to properly dispose of proper operation regularly.

  • Page 9: Safety Labels

    SAFETY LABELS WARNING WARNING AVOID SERIOUS KEEP HANDS INJURY OR DEATH GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. AND CLOTHING AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. AWAY FROM IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP PTO AND BACK DOWN HILL SLOWLY.

  • Page 10: Section 1: Controls And Features

    SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES HOURS 1/10 FUEL x1000 Figure 1 Steering Wheel Trans. 4WD Shift Lever PTO Reverse Override Switch Throttle Handle Hydraulic Lift Lever Parking Brake Lever PTO Switch Cup Holder Differential Lock Pedal Ignition Switch Amber Hazzard Light Choke Control Knob Brake Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever...
  • Page 11 NOTE: OFF - Engine and electrical system is turned off. References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor when facing forward while ON - The tractor electrical system is energized. seated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT START- The starter motor will turn over the engine.
  • Page 12 H. Hand Holds P. Fuel Fill Cap Hand holds are built into both the left and right hand The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender beside fender covers. The handles can be used to assist in the operator’s seat. mounting and dismounting the tractor.
  • Page 13 T. Differential Lock Pedal V. Hazard Light Switch Diff. Lock Pedal Symbol Figure 10 Figure 8 The hazard light switch is a rocker type switch Located at the front of the left running board, the located to the left of the steering wheel on the dash differential lock pedal engages the transmission panel.
  • Page 14 If the oil accumulated hours. level is within the operating range, but the light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE: 8. Engine Coolant Temperature Light The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the...

  • Page 15: Section 2: Operation

    Contact your authorized Cub Cadet carefully inspected and, if necessary, replaced Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the by your Cub Cadet dealer. Do not attempt to engine from cranking or starting unless the brake repair the ROPS.
  • Page 16 lock is engaged. NOTE: The PTO switch must • Use the transmission’s low speed range for be moved to the “OFF” position to restart the heavy loads to avoid lugging, or stalling, of the engine. engine due to overload. • The safety interlock system will shut off the •...
  • Page 17 Have the tractor inspected by your WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the Cub Cadet dealer. tractor without disengaging the PTO and engaging the parking brake. If COLD WEATHER STARTING...
  • Page 18 STOPPING THE TRACTOR IMPORTANT: Do not use the forward or reverse con- trol pedals to change the direction of travel when the • Fully depress the brake pedal to bring the tractor is in motion. The abrupt direction change may tractor to a complete stop.
  • Page 19 DRIVING ON SLOPES tractor, or reverse the direction of travel, to disengage the differential lock. WARNING: Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.
  • Page 20 USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER THROTTLE HANDLE The hydraulic lift system provides power for raising and positioning three point hitch and belly mounted equipment. To raise an attachment using the hydraulic lift system, the engine must be running. Generally, an attachment can be lowered with the engine running or off.
  • Page 21 Hazard Lights REAR PTO Always use the flashing amber hazard lights along SHAFT with the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem when operating the tractor on, or near, roadways. Also COVER activate the hazard lights when necessary to warn SLOTS others that the tractor is being operated in the area. •...
  • Page 22 Cub Cadet to or greater than the gross weight of the equip- dealer. Refer to the Weighting Table for the proper ment being towed.

  • Page 23: Section 3: Adjustments

    SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SEAT Adjust the final length of the seat belt using the adjuster clip, buckle link, and upper belt webbing on For the comfort of the operator, a single lever the right half of the belt. adjustable seat is provided to set the fore to aft •...
  • Page 24 • The length of the upper hitch link is normally • Distance ‘A’ should be 1/8"-1/4" less than determined by the design of each implement. distance ‘B’ if the toe-in is correct. If it is not, To adjust the upper hitch link, loosen the lock- readjust the toe-in.
  • Page 25 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES puck and the brake disc. The gap should mea- sure between .012 and .015". See Figure 32. The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory and should experience minimal wear if the tractor is • If the gap is greater than .015", tighten the hex operated normally.

  • Page 26: Section 4: Tractor Maintenance

    737-3120 (1 Qt.) Hydraulic (5.0 Gal.) Fluid Plus 737-3121 (1 Gal.) System Front Wheel Gear Lube Approx. Use Cub Cadet Gear Lube Drive Axle 82 Oz. 737-3065 (1 Qt.) (2.5 Qts.) Use Cub Cadet Lube Needed 251H EP Grease Grease Fittings 737-3034 (14.5 Oz.
  • Page 27 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART (ILLUSTRATION)
  • Page 28 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART Service Intervals Ref. Operation to be Performed • Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Cleaner • Check Engine Coolant Level • Check and Clean Radiator • • Screen Clean Air Cleaner Foam † Element Change Engine Oil and Replace first •...
  • Page 29 ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT To reinstall the side panels: WARNING: If the tractor has been • Insert the two side panel tabs into the slots of recently operated, engine surfaces the side panel mounting brackets. See Figure (including the radiator) will be HOT. Allow the engine to cool before open- •...
  • Page 30 • As a further precaution, only charge the battery Install the battery by repeating the above steps in in a well ventilated area. the reverse order. • Always shield eyes and protect skin and WARNING: Always connect the posi- clothing when working near batteries. tive lead to the battery before con- necting the negative lead.
  • Page 31 If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, screws from the notches at the top and bottom have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your of the outer housing, remove the two screws Cub Cadet dealer. and remove the outer housing and lenses. See Figure 37. •...
  • Page 32 Main Fuse Relays The PTO relay and starter relay in the fuse center The main fuse in the tractor wire harness protects maintain power to each of those circuits. If one of the tractor’s entire electrical system. A blown main the circuits is not functioning properly, have your fuse will prevent battery current from passing dealer electrically check the relay.
  • Page 33 WIRE HARNESS • Add Cub Cadet Drive System Plus oil until the oil level can be seen through the sight glass. Do not overfill the transmission. IMPORTANT: Always use Cub Cadet Drive...
  • Page 34 25 Hour Break-In Period Filter Change • Remove the old hydrostatic filter by turning it counterclockwise, and immediately replace with During the initial hours of tractor operation, the new filter. Turn the filter clockwise by hand contaminants caused by the normal break-in of until the gasket contacts the filter base;...
  • Page 35 • Pour Cub Cadet Drive System Plus oil into the sion housing. transmission housing until the oil level can be seen through the sight glass. Do not overfill the CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND transmission.
  • Page 36 • If the oil level is low, add only enough Cub Cadet center front of the axle. Refer to Figure 47 and Gear Lube to bring the level to the full mark on Figure 49.
  • Page 37 LUBRICATION OF FWD DRIVE SHAFT the axle housing. Lubricate both ends of the FWD drive shaft with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 50 hours of • Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick to help vent the operation. The FWD drive shaft can be accessed axle, then remove the drain plug and allow the from beneath the tractor.
  • Page 38 ROPS for damage and loose fasteners. deterioration. If damage is noted, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Using a fuel stabilizer: If an accident has occurred which may have • Read the product manufacturer’s instructions damaged the ROPS, have the ROPS thoroughly and recommendations.
  • Page 39 • Run the engine until it begins to stall. Use the 5. Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel negative cable at the battery to prevent possi- in the carburetor has been exhausted. ble discharge.

  • Page 40: Section 5: Engine Information And Maintenance

    SECTION 5: ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , and Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (hereinafter “Kawasaki”) are pleased to explain the Emission Control Systems Warranty on your Kawasaki small off-road engine.
  • Page 41 converter, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, air cleaner element, and spark plugs if failure occurs prior to the first required scheduled replacement, hoses, clamps, fittings, gaskets, sealing devices, mounting hardware and tubing used directly in these parts. Since emission related parts may vary slightly from model to model, certain models may not contain all of these parts and certain models may contain functionally equivalent parts.
  • Page 42 ENGINE MAINTENANCE cooling fins. Blow the debris out using compressed air directed from the fan shroud side of the radiator. WARNING: Use care when servicing any component in the engine area. If Reinsert the screen, making sure that it is in the the engine has recently been operated, slots of the radiator frame.
  • Page 43 ADDING ENGINE OIL • Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and WARNING: Never overfill the engine remove the ignition key. crankcase. The engine may overheat • Clean around the base of the oil filter, the oil and/or damage may result if the filler cap, and the dipstick tube to prevent crankcase is below the “ADD”...
  • Page 44 • Turn the valve drain cock fully clockwise to • Raise the tractor hood and check the coolant close the valve, and clean any residual oil from level in the overflow reservoir on the left side of the valve. Refer to Figure 55. the engine.
  • Page 45 INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES • In stages, SLOWLY pour the coolant solution into the filler neck, allowing as much air as Check the cooling system hoses for any cracks or possible to escape through the neck. Fill to the deterioration every 200 hours of operation.
  • Page 46 SERVICING THE FOAM PRECLEANER SERVICING THE SPARK PLUGS Wash the foam precleaner every 25 hours of WARNING: To avoid possible injury, be operation. Wash more often when operating under sure the engine is off and has cooled extremely dusty conditions. Replace the precleaner before making any adjustments or if torn or otherwise damaged.

  • Page 47: Section 6: Specifications

    Oil ........

  • Page 48: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Lift System Type ............Auxiliary Pump Control .

  • Page 49: Section 7: Optional Equipment And Accessories

    SECTION 7: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES When purchasing your tractor, you probably had it equipped for your particular needs at that time. You may later wish to obtain additional equipment or accessories to perform other tasks. Refer to the chart below for a list of optional equipment and accessories currently available through your Cub Cadet dealer.

  • Page 51: Warranty Statements

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2006 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mower must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
  • Page 52 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com. that vary in different jurisdictions. Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282- 8684, or MTD Canada Ltd. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238...

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