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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 attempt to straighten or reweld any part 3. CHILDREN 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. often attracted to the machine. Never assume children will remain where you last saw them. Never secure any parts on the main frame or attach the safety frame with anything other than Keep children out of the m
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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 Y W A V B X U C D FUEL HOURS 1/10 RPM 0 x1000 4 EF 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 Swi
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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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Y. Instrument Panel 7 Green 3 4 8 Range 2 1 HOURS 1/10 RPM FUEL EF 04 x1000 5 6 Figure 12 1. Fuel Gauge switch in the "START" position—the indicator should not be illuminated. If necessary, move the PTO The fuel gauge monitors the fuel level in the fuel switch to the "DISENGAGED" position. tank. The needle pointing to the right indicates a full tank. The ignition switch must be in the ON position 6. Brake Engaged Indicator to activate the fuel gauge. This indicator illuminates whenever the bra
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SECTION 2: OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) WARNING: A folded ROPS does not provide rollover protection. When the This tractor is equipped with a foldable Rollover ROPS is in the folded position, the seat Protection Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. When belt must NOT be used. used together they are effective in reducing injuries to the operator in the event of an accidental tractor Reposition the ROPS as follows: rollover. The safety provided by the ROPS is Loosen the two clamp k
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Use the transmission’s low speed range for lock is engaged. NOTE: The PTO switch must 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 Closely monitor the engine oil and keep filled to PTO if the reverse control pedal is depressed, the recommended level. unless the reverse override function is After the first ten hours of operation, check the activated. NOTE: If th
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Have the tractor’s electrical system checked with the choke closed as this will cause flooding and make starting more difficult. Instead, fully and repaired as soon as possible to eliminate open the choke and start the engine. the need for jump starting. WARNING: If the starter disengages the STOPPING THE ENGINE engine flywheel, but the engine does not continue to run, allow the engine to Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position. come to a complete stop before Place the throttle control
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NOTE: Do not use the forward or reverse control ped- STOPPING THE TRACTOR als to change the direction of travel when the tractor is Fully depress the brake pedal to bring the in motion. The abrupt direction change may unseat tractor to a complete stop. Push downward on the operator and will cause premature wear in the the parking brake lever and release the pedal transmission. Allow the tractor to stop before chang- to engage the parking brake. See Figure 16. ing directions. Depress the rear
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tractor, or reverse the direction of travel, to DRIVING ON SLOPES 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. IMPORTANT: Always shift the transmission DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL into the LOW speed range BEFORE beginning (Depress and the climb or descent of any slope. Hold to Engage) Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across
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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 20. 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
