Cub Cadet TRACTOR 5252 - Manual (Page 36)

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WARNING: When seating the beads,
never inflate a tire over 35 PSI. Inflat-
ing a tire with unseated beads beyond
35 PSI could break the bead or rim with
sufficient explosive force to cause a
serious injury.
• Inflate the tire to seat the beads. If the tire
beads have not seated at or before 35 PSI,
allow the tire to deflate. Reposition the tire on
the rim, lubricate the tire beads and rim flanges,
and reinflate until seated - up to a maximum of
35 PSI.
• After the beads have seated, adjust the infla-
tion pressure to the recommended operating
pressure.
• Do not use a damaged rim, or attempt to repair
a rim by brazing, welding, or pounding out.
• Make certain the jack used to raise the tractor
has a weight capacity adequate for lifting the
tractor.
• Place the tractor on a firm, level surface and
position jack stands to support the raised
tractor while repairing tires.
• DO NOT place any part of your body beneath
the tractor or start the tractor engine while the
tractor is raised off the ground with a jack.
MAINTENANCE OF THE ROLLOVER
PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
Periodically (at least every six months) visually
inspect the ROPS for damage and loose fasteners.
If damage is noted, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
If an accident has occurred which may have
damaged the ROPS, have the ROPS thoroughly
inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer.
WARNING: To ensure the structural
integrity of the ROPS to provide opera-
tor protection, do not attempt to
straighten or weld the ROPS. A dam-
aged ROPS should be replaced.
If the ROPS is removed for any reason, make sure
the proper hardware is used to reinstall it, and that
the recommended torque values are applied to the
fasteners.
When replacing or reinstalling the ROPS, apply
Loctite
®
242 to the threads of the bolts and torque
the bolts to 60 to 70 ft. lbs.
TRACTOR STORAGE
If your tractor is not going to be operated for an
extended period of time (thirty days to approxi-
mately six months), the tractor should be prepared
for storage. Store the tractor in a dry and protected
location. If stored outside, cover the tractor (includ-
ing the tires) to protect it from the elements. The
procedures outlined below should be performed
whenever the tractor is placed in storage.
1. Change the engine oil and filter following the
instructions provided in CHANGING THE
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER in SECTION 5.
WARNING: Never store the tractor with
fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly
ventilated enclosures, where fuel
fumes may reach an open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, etc.
WARNING: Fuel left in the fuel tank
deteriorates and will cause serious
starting problems.
2. If storing the tractor for 30 days or more:
To prevent gum deposits from forming inside
the engine’s carburetor and causing possible
malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must
be either completely emptied, or the gasoline
must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent
deterioration.
Using a fuel stabilizer:
• Read the product manufacturer’s instructions
and recommendations.
• Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct
amount of stabilizer for the capacity
(approximately 6 gallons) of the fuel system.
• Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the
engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel
into the carburetor.
TIRE INFLATION CHART
Position
Tread
Type Tire Size
Inflation
Pressure
Front Turf 18 x 8.5-8 15 psi
Rear Turf 26 x 12-12 10 psi