Cub Cadet 5254 Series - Manual (Page 17)

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USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALS
The hydrostatic transmission provides constantly
variable ground speeds within the speed rating of
each transmission range. The tractor speed is
controlled by the forward and reverse pedals on the
front of the right running board.
The forward and reverse pedals are self neutraliz-
ing. The transmission and pedals return to neutral
and the tractor stops when the pedals are released.
• To move forward, slowly depress the forward
control pedal (See Figure 15) until the desired
speed is achieved. The speed of the tractor is
directly related to the distance the pedal is
depressed.
Figure 15
• To move in reverse, check that the area behind
is clear then slowly depress the reverse control
pedal. See Figure 15.
NOTE: Do not use the forward or reverse control ped-
als to change the direction of travel when the tractor is
in motion. The abrupt direction change may unseat
the operator and will cause premature wear in the
transmission. Allow the tractor to stop before chang-
ing directions.
USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER
WARNING: The tractor must be
stopped before engaging or disengag-
ing the transmission Hi/Lo range shift
lever. Shifting while the tractor is in
motion will cause damage to the
transmission.
WARNING: Always maintain a tractor
speed that allows for complete control
and stability of the machine. Be aware
of dangerous areas or conditions.
Pull the lever to the right side of the slot to clear the
shift gate, then shift the lever as follows:
HI range — Shift the lever fully forward in slot. See
Figure 16.
Forward speed 0 to 8.0 mph.
Reverse speed 0 to 4.0 mph.
Hi range is normally used for transport and can be
used with some tractor attachments
LOW range — Shift the lever fully rearward in slot.
Forward speed 0 to 4.0 mph.
Reverse speed 0 to
2.0 mph.
Low range is recommended for use with most PTO
driven tractor attachments. Low range must be
used when climbing or descending slopes.
NEUTRAL — Shift the lever to the center of slot.
Disengages the transmission drive.
Use ONLY for towing or moving the tractor when
not under power.
Figure 16
Depress
to go
Forward
Depress
to go in
Reverse
BRAKE
PARKING
BRAKE
LEVER
PEDAL
HI/LO RANGE
SHIFT
LEVER
N
HI
LOW
PTO REVERSE
OVERRIDE
SWITCH
SHIFT GATE