Accessing The Engine Compartment; General Battery Information - Cub Cadet 5254 Operator's Manual

ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WARNING: If the tractor has been
recently operated, engine surfaces
(including the radiator) will be HOT.
Allow the engine to cool before open-
ing the hood, or use extreme caution
to avoid burns when the hood is open.
Locate the hood notch at the front of the tractor.
Depending on which type of hood latch is installed
on your tractor, raise the hood as follows:
• Tractors with Latch Release Lever. Lift and
hold the latch release lever while lifting the
hood.
• Tractors with Hood Latch Bracket. Pull the
hood latch bracket forward/upward to release
the front of hood; then lift hood. See Figure 33.
Hood
Notch
Lift Hood
Lift Lever
Latch
Release
Lever
Figure 33
To remove the two side panels:
• Flip the tabs of the two quick release fasteners
up and turn to align with the slots in the side
panel. See Figure 34.
• Pivot the top of the side panel over and off the
quick fastener tabs.
• Pivot the top of the side panel until the two tabs
at the bottom of the panel can be withdrawn
from the slots of the side panel mounting brack-
ets; then remove the side panel. See Figure 34.
Pull Latch
to
Lift Hood
Hood
Latch
29
To reinstall the side panels:
• Insert the two side panel tabs into the slots of
the side panel mounting brackets. See Figure
34.
• Pivot the top of the panel toward the tractor and
over the tabs of the quick release fasteners.
• Pull the quick fastener tabs slightly outward and
rotate 1/4 turn (perpendicular to slot) to lock the
side panels in place. Flip the tabs down.
QUICK FASTENER
Pivot
SIDE PANEL
TABS IN MTG.
BRKT. SLOTS
Figure 34
Close the hood by pushing the hood firmly down-
ward until the hood latch fully engages.

GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION

WARNING:
• Battery posts, terminals and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
• Should battery acid accidentally splatter into
the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected
area immediately with clean cold water. If there
is any further discomfort, seek prompt medical
attention.
• If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of
ammonia/water or baking soda/water.
• NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger
clips to the battery while the charger is turned
on, as it can cause sparks.
• Keep all sources
matches, lighters) away from the battery. The
hydrogen gas generated during charging can
be combustible.
Flip up
Turn
QUICK
FASTENER
SIDE
PANEL
of ignition (cigarettes,