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Operator’s Manual
SERIES 5000
TRACTOR
MODEL 5254
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER .................................................................................................................... 2 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 2 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..................................................................... 4 SAFETY LABELS ....................
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RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION Product identification plates are provided for major components of your tractor. The numbers on these plates are important if your tractor should require dealer service, or if you need additional information on your tractor. Prior to using your tractor for the first time, record the numbers from the identification plates in the appropriate spaces provided below. The tractor model plate is located on the right frame rail behind the right front tire
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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. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or em
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Check overhead clearance carefully before • Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral driving under power lines, wires, bridges or low before attempting to start the engine. hanging tree branches, before entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situation Your mower is designed to cut normal where the operator and/or roll bar may be residential grass of a height no more than 10”. struck, which could result in serious injury. Do not atte
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Never secure any parts on the main frame or 3. CHILDREN attach the safety frame with anything other than Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not the special fasteners specified. alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine. Never assume Never attach ropes, chains, or cables to the children will remain where you last saw them. ROPS for pulling purposes. Keep children out of the mowing area and in Although the ROPS provides you the maximum wat
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Prior to disposal, determine the proper method Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. to dispose of 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. materials in an environmentally safe fashion. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do and tho
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DIE OUTLINE DOES NOT PRINT SAFETY LABELS WARNING WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH KEEP HANDS 1. GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. AND CLOTHING 2. AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. 3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. 4. IF MACHINE STOPS GOING AWAY FROM UPHILL, STOP PTO AND BACK DOWN HILL SLOWLY. 5. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN ROTATING FAN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND. 6. DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS ON THE TRACTOR AT ANY TIME. AND BELTS TO 7. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING. 8. KEEP SA
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SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES X W A V B U C D T E F S H G H R J Q K P L M M O N Figure 1 A. Steering Wheel J. Trans. 4WD Shift Lever R. PTO Reverse Override Switch B. Throttle Handle K. Hydraulic Lift Lever S. Parking Brake Lever C. PTO Switch L. Cup Holder T. Differential Lock Pedal D. Ignition Switch M. Amber Hazzard Light U. Choke Control Knob E. Brake Pedal N. Seat Adjustment Lever V. Hazzard Light Switch F. Reverse Pedal O. Seat Belt W. Headlight Switch G. Forward Pedal P. Fuel Fill C
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OFF - Engine and electrical system is turned off. NOTE: 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. indicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, the Release the key immediately when the tow plate end. engine starts A. Steering Wheel E. Brake Pedal The steering wheel is centered on the dash panel, and
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P. Fuel Fill Cap H. Hand Holds 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. Q. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever J. Transmission 4WD Shift Lever The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the left fender. The lever has two speed range settings and The 4WD shift lever is located on the right fender. a neutral position. T
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V. Hazard Light Switch T. Differential Lock Pedal 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. Push the top of the hazard light switch differential lock. downward to activate the flashing amber lights. The differential lock is used to gain additional trac- tion when operating the tract
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X. Instrument Panel 7 4 9 3 5 12 10 10 1 2 8 11 6 Figure 12 1. Fuel Gauge 7. PTO Indicator Light The fuel gauge monitors, at 20 second intervals, the Light comes on in a fixed mode whenever the PTO fuel level in the fuel tank. The needle pointing to the switch is in the ON position, with the following right indicates a full tank. The ignition switch must be exceptions. in the ON position to read the fuel gauge. • The light will illuminate in a flashing mode if 2. Tachometer attempting to start
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SECTION 2: OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This tractor is equipped with a Rollover Protection This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. When used system for the protection of the operator. If the together they are effective in reducing injuries to the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operator in the event of an accidental tractor operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub rollover. The safety pr
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Make sure the PTO switch is in the “OFF” WARNING: Gasoline is extremely position. NOTE: The PTO light on instrument flammable and can be explosive in panel will flash if switch is in ON position. certain conditions. Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Tighten the THROTTLE HANDLE fuel cap securely. SLOW The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat. Unscrew the fuel cap and fill tank from an approved gasoline container. Immediat
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DRIVING THE TRACTOR COLD WEATHER STARTING Be sure to use the proper oil for the expected WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces- temperatures and use winter grade fuel. Follow the sive speed and sudden stops. normal engine starting instructions above. However, allow the engine ample time to warm up WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the before putting the tractor under load. tractor without disengaging the PTO and engaging the parking brake. If USING JUMPER CABLES TO START ENGINE leaving the tractor
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USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALS The hydrostatic transmission provides constantly WARNING: The tractor must be variable ground speeds within the speed rating of stopped before engaging or disengag- each transmission range. The tractor speed is ing the transmission Hi/Lo range shift controlled by the forward and reverse pedals on the lever. Shifting while the tractor is in front of the right running board. motion will cause damage to the transmission. The for
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DRIVING ON SLOPES 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 DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL cause serious injury. (Depress and Hold to Engage) IMPORTANT: Always shift the transmission into the LOW speed range BEFORE beginning the climb or descent of any slope. Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across slopes. Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over sideways Figure 17 Befor
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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. Mid Throttle • Move the lift lever forward in the slot to lower to Engage the equipment to the desired height setting. Refer to Figure 19. 3500 RPM Move the lift lever rearward in
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Hazard Lights REAR PTO Always use the flashing amber hazard lights along SHAFT with the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem when PTO 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. To turn on the flashing hazard lights, depress the top end of the hazard light switch located to the left of the headlight switch. Slide to Right and Pull Off To turn off the hazard lights, depress t
