Cub Cadet SERIES 5000 5252 User Manual

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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. See
Figure 21.

Figure 21

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The PTO should first be engaged using the
PTO switch on the dash panel.

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Depress the front of the override switch to
activate the reverse override system. The light
in the override switch will come on.

IMPORTANT:

Once activated, the reverse

override will remain activated until the ignition
switch is turned to the OFF position. If the over-
ride switch is illuminated, the system is
activated.

WARNING: Use EXTREME CAUTION
when operating PTO driven attach-
ments while traveling in the reverse
direction.

HEADLIGHTS

Always use the headlights for after dusk and pre-
dawn operation of the tractor. The lights not only
illuminate the work area, but also increase the
visibility of the tractor for anyone who might enter
the area of operation.

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To turn on the headlights, depress the top end
of the headlight switch located to the left of the
steering wheel.

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To turn off the headlights, depress the bottom
of the light switch.

Use of the headlights, along with a SMV (Slow
Moving Vehicle) emblem, is also recommended
when operating the tractor on or near roadways to
increase visibility to traffic.

HAZARD LIGHTS

Always use the flashing amber hazard lights along
with the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem when
operating the tractor on, or near, roadways. Also
activate the hazard lights when necessary to warn
others that the tractor is being operated in the area.

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To turn on the flashing hazard lights, depress
the top end of the hazard light switch located to
the left of the headlight switch.

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To turn off the hazard lights, depress the
bottom of the light switch.

USING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOK

The top link hook is provided to retain the top link of
the three point hitch when not in use.

To utilize the top link hook, proceed as follows:

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Manually lift the 3-pt. hitch top link fully upward.

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Pivot the link hook from its storage position to
the center and lower the top link into the hook
of the rod. See Figure 22.

IMPORTANT

: When using the three point

hitch, the retainer hook must be pivoted fully
rearward to avoid interference with the top link.

Figure 22

PTO REVERSE

OVERRIDE

SWITCH

TOP LINK

HOOK