Cub Cadet SERIES 5000 5252- Manuals

5 • Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughlydepress the brake pedal and shift into neutralbefore attempting to start the engine. • Your mower is designed to cut normalresidential grass of a height no more than 10”.Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall,dry grass (e.g. pasture) or piles of...

6 3. CHILDREN • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is notalert to the presence of children. Children areoften attracted to the machine. Never assumechildren will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the mowing area and inwatchful care of an adult other than theoperator. • T...

7 • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be surethe equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check theirproper operation regularly. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,and thoroughly inspect the mower for anydamage. Repair the damage before resta...

8 SAFETY LABELS INSTRUCTION / WARNING LABEL ON LEFT RUNNING BOARD AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH READ OPERATOR'S WARNING GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES,NOT ACROSS.AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP PTO AND BACK DOWN HILL SLOWLY. DO NOT MOW WH...

9 N. M. L. K. J. SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 1 B C D E F G H J K L O P A A.B. C.D. E. F. H. Steering Wheel PTO Switch Throttle Handle Ignition SwitchBrake PedalReverse Pedal PTO Reverse Override Switch * Steering Wheel, Seat, and ROPS Transparent for Clarity Q R S T V X H G. Forward Peda...

10 NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor when facing forward whileseated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONTindicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, thetow plate end. A. Steering Wheel The steering wheel is centered on the dash panel,and used to change the...

14 SECTION 2: OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) This tractor is equipped with a foldable RolloverProtection Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. Whenused together they are effective in reducing injuriesto the operator in the event of an accidental tractorrollover. The safety provided by the...

15 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock sys-tem for the protection of the operator. If the interlocksystem should ever malfunction, do not operate thetractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the enginefrom cranking or...

16 • Move the throttle handle to midway betweenthe “SLOW” and “FAST” position. Refer toFigure 15. Figure 15 • Either fully depress and hold the brake pedal orengage the parking brake. NOTE: The parking brake indicator on the instrument panel will lightwhen the pedal is properly depressed . • Turn th...

18 USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER WARNING: The tractor must bestopped before engaging or disengag-ing the transmission Hi/Lo range shiftlever. Shifting while the tractor is inmotion will cause damage to thetransmission. WARNING: Always maintain a tractorspeed that allows for complete controland s...

19 • Fully depress and hold the differential lockpedal to engage the transmission differentiallock. Release the pedal to disengage thedifferential lock. See Figure 18. Figure 18 NOTE: Because of the drive load on the internal engagement mechanism, releasing the differentiallock pedal may not always ...

20 USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH The PTO reverse override switch, located on the left fender, allows the PTO to operate while the tractor is traveling in the reverse direction. SeeFigure 21. Figure 21 • The PTO should first be engaged using thePTO switch on the dash panel. • Depress the fron...

21 REMOVING THE REAR PTO COVER The rear PTO cover is a safety feature designed toprevent items from accidentally being caught by therotating shaft. The cover should be removed onlywhen the rear PTO is being utilized. To remove and reinstall the cover, proceed asfollows: • Loosen the two screws on th...

22 TRACTOR WEIGHTING When implements are installed on either the front orrear of the tractor, the normal balance of the tractoris altered. • As a rear mounted implement is raised to thetransport position, the balance point of thetractor shifts rearward, which may result in aloss of steering control ...

23 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SEAT For the comfort of the operator, a single leveradjustable seat is provided to set the fore to aftposition of the seat. Adjust the seat to the mostcomfortable position that allows you to operate allcontrols and pedals. WARNING: Do not adjust the seat whent...

24 • The length of the upper hitch link is normallydetermined by the design of each implement.To adjust the upper hitch link, loosen the lock-ing lever and turn the adjustment tube asshown in Figure 28. After the appropriate lengthis attained, tighten the locking lever. If correctlyadjusted, the upp...

25 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory andshould experience minimal wear if the tractor isoperated normally. However, all brake pads aresubject to wear and at some point the brake linkagemay have to be adjusted. Check the brakes as follows: • Place the tractor on a le...

26 SECTION 4: TRACTOR MAINTENANCE The service life and reliability of any machinedepends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrica-tion and maintenance is a vital part of that care.Using the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart as a guide, monitor the hourmeter on the instrumentpanel to ensure the requ...

27 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART (ILLUSTRATION) 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 4 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 14 13 13 15 17 16

28 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART † More often when operating under dusty conditions. Ref. No. Operation to be Performed Service Intervals Bef o re ea c h us e Ever y 10 Hour s Ever y 25 Hour s Ever y 50 Hour s Ever y 10 0 Hour s Ever y 20 0 Hour s Ever y 30 0 Hour s Ever y 40 0 Hour s Bef o re S...

29 ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WARNING: If the tractor has beenrecently operated, engine surfaces(including the radiator) will be HOT.Allow the engine to cool before open-ing the hood, or use extreme cautionto avoid burns when the hood is open. To raise the hood, locate the hood latch below the...

30 BATTERY REMOVAL WARNING: Battery posts, terminalsand related accessories contain leadand lead compounds. Wash handsafter handling. The battery is located at the front of the tractorbeneath the hood. To remove the battery: • Open the tractor hood as described in theprevious sub-section. • Remove t...

33 Figure 42 • Note the position of the two harness leads, thendisconnect the leads and replace the faultyrelay with a new relay. Secure the relay to thewire harness with electrical tape. • Position the wire harness in the dash panel andreinstall the dash panel insert. CHECKING TRANSMISSION / HYDRAU...

34 • Through the access hole in the rear fender,clean the area around the hydro transmissionoil filter to prevent debris from entering thehydraulic system. Refer to Figure 44. • Stuff shop rags underneath the hydro transmis-sion filter to absorb any lost oil when the filter isremoved. Refer to Figur...

36 WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE The front wheel bolts and rear lug nuts should beretorqued after the first ten hours of operation andevery 100 hours thereafter, or if the wheel assemblyhas been removed. Using a torque wrench, retightenthe lug bolts and lug nuts as follows: Rear Wheels — In a staggered patte...

38 SECTION 5: ENGINE INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal a...

39 ENGINE MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use care when servicingany component in the engine area. Ifthe engine has recently been operated,components will be hot and couldcause burns. Allow the engine to coolbefore servicing. WARNING: Before servicing the engine,place the tractor on a level surface,stop the en...

40 • Place the tractor on a level surface and engagethe parking brake. Stop the tractor engine andremove the ignition key. • Clean the area around the oil filler cap toprevent debris from entering the crankcase.Refer to Figure 47. • Turn the oil filler cap a quarter turn counter-clockwise to remove ...

41 • Start the engine and run for about 3 minutes.Stop the engine and check for leaks at the oilfilter and drain valve. • Recheck the oil level and, if needed, add oil tobring the oil level up to the "FULL" mark. WARNING: Never overfill the enginecrankcase. The engine may overheatand/or dama...

42 SERVICING THE PAPER ELEMENT Replace the paper air cleaner element after every100 hours of operation. Replace the element moreoften if operating the tractor under extremely dustyconditions. Refer to Figure 51. • Loosen the cover retaining knob and lift off theair cleaner cover. • Remove the wing n...

43 SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KohlerHorsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

44 SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Lift System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary PumpControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fender Mounte...

45 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 thechart below for a list of approved optional equipmen...