Cub Cadet 5254 Series - Manual (Page 14)

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SECTION 2: OPERATION
ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
This tractor is equipped with a Rollover Protection
Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. When used
together they are effective in reducing injuries to the
operator in the event of an accidental tractor
rollover. The safety provided by the ROPS is
minimized if the seat belt is not properly adjusted
AND buckled. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS for seat
belt adjustment.
Figure 13
WARNING: Always wear the seat belt
when operating the tractor equipped
with a ROPS. However, if the ROPS has
been removed, the seat belt must not be
used.
Use the following guidelines when using a tractor
equipped with a ROPS:
• Be aware of overhead clearances in the area of
operation. Check for clearance of door (or gate)
openings and other overhead objects such as
utility lines and tree branches. Overhead
objects could catch the ROPS and upset the
tractor.
• Do not modify the ROPS by drilling holes for, or
welding accessories to the structure.
• Do not use the ROPS to pull objects with the
tractor. Use ONLY the tractor rear tow plate for
pulling.
• In the event of an accident, have the ROPS
carefully inspected and, if necessary, replaced
by your Cub Cadet dealer. Do not attempt to
repair the ROPS.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock
system for the protection of the operator. If the
interlock system should ever malfunction, do not
operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub
Cadet Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents
the engine from cranking or starting unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and the PTO is
“OFF”.
• The safety interlock system will shut off the
engine if the operator leaves the seat before
engaging the parking brake.
• The safety interlock system will shut off the
engine if the operator leaves the seat with the
PTO “ON”, regardless of whether the brake
lock is engaged.
NOTE: The PTO switch must be moved to the
“OFF” position to restart the engine.
• The safety interlock system will shut off the
PTO if the reverse control pedal is depressed,
unless the reverse override function is
activated.
NOTE: If the reverse override function has
been activated, it will remain activated until the
ignition switch is turned to the "OFF" position
for a 20 second duration.
FUELING THE TRACTOR
Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded
regular grade gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 87. If engine knocking or pinging occurs,
use a different source of gasoline or a higher
octane rating.
Oxygenated Fuels. Some fuels, called oxygenated
or reformulated gasoline, are gasoline blended with
alcohols or ethers. Gasoline blended with either
ethyl alcohol (maximum 10% by volume) or methyl
tertiary butyl ether (MTBE, maximum 15%) are
approved as fuels for the engine, provided they
meet the minimum octane rating requirement. Other
gasoline/alcohol or gasoline/ether blends are not
approved for use in the tractor’s engine. If any
undesirable operating symptoms occur, use
gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or
ether.
Purchase fuel in a quantity that can be used within
30 days to assure fuel freshness. Do not use
gasoline left over from the previous season to
minimize gum deposits in the fuel system.
ROPS
SEAT
BELT