Cub Cadet 5252 Parts Catalog – 70 Pages OEM Exploded Views

Description

If you’re working on a Cub Cadet 5252 and you don’t have the factory parts catalog on your bench, stop what you’re doing. You’re going to order the wrong gasket, the wrong filter, or the wrong screw. I’ve seen it a hundred times. A guy calls the dealer, reads the part number off a worn-out sticker, and ends up with a carburetor gasket that doesn’t fit. The Cub Cadet 5252 Parts Catalog fixes that. Seventy pages of OEM exploded views and part numbers. No guessing.

Air Intake Assembly: 19 Parts, One Exploded View

Turn to page 2. You’ll see the complete air intake system drawn out. Nineteen numbered parts, from the knob and seal kit (KH-54-755-01-S) down to the intake manifold gasket (KH-24-041-06). Each part has a reference number, OEM part number, quantity, and a service/priority code. Need the inner air cleaner cover? That’s Ref #6, part KH-24-096-01. The precleaner element? Ref #8, KH-24-083-05-S. You don’t have to decipher a blurry diagram off the internet. This is the factory drawing. The hardware is listed too – M6 x 1.0 x 16 screws, M5 x 0.8 x 10 screws, all with exact thread pitch. If you order parts from this catalog, they will fit. Period.

Battery and Electrical: Wiring and Holddown Specs

Page 4 covers the battery and electrical system. The main wire harness is part 629-04128. Battery holddown strap? 703-4104-0637. You get the dry battery spec – 500 CCA – and all mounting hardware. Two hex cap screws (1/4-10 x .875), two nylon insert lock nuts (1/4-20), and a wing nut with bell washer (5/16-18). If you’re replacing a battery or chasing a wiring issue, this page keeps you from ordering the wrong holddown rod (747-3433) or missing a cable tie (725-0157).

Seventy pages. That’s it.

Blower Housing and Baffles: Airflow Routing

Page 5 kicks off the blower housing and baffles section. The exploded view shows the housing, baffles, and mounting points. Without this, you’re guessing which baffle goes where. On a Kohler-powered 5252, the cooling air path has to be right. One wrong baffle and the engine runs hot. This catalog gives you the exact part numbers and quantities – fifteen parts on that drawing alone.

Why Factory Specs Beat Aftermarket Parts Lists

Aftermarket catalogs often merge superseded parts or skip revisions. This is a direct OEM Cub Cadet publication. The part numbers match what the dealer uses. For example, the air cleaner element (Ref #9) is KH-24-083-03-S – 74mm deep. Aftermarket listings might give you a 71mm or 76mm generic. That gap lets dirt in. This catalog eliminates that risk. Every screw, gasket, o-ring, and seal is listed with the correct part number. You order right the first time.

3 Systems Covered in This 70-Page Catalog

The catalog breaks down into three main systems: Air Intake (pages 1–2), Battery and Electrical (pages 3–4), and Blower Housing and Baffles (pages 5–6+). Each system includes fastener callouts and service/priority codes – S for service parts, P for priority maintenance items. You’ll also find the supplier phone number (606-678-9623) printed on each page, a throwback to the original distributor. That number still works for ordering genuine Cub Cadet parts.

If you work on other Cub Cadet models, check out Cub Cadet 21121C29025 Parts Catalog – 73 Pages of Factory Specs and Cub Cadet 984 Parts Catalog – 128 Pages of OEM Factory Parts Breakdowns. For the 81 series, Cub Cadet 81, 21121C290248 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Breakdown.

Who Needs This PDF on the Bench?

Anybody who owns, operates, or repairs a Cub Cadet 5252. DIY homeowners who do their own maintenance. Small engine shops that see a dozen lawn tractors a week. Professional mechanics who want to avoid comebacks from the wrong part. This is not a service manual – it won’t tell you how to rebuild the carburetor or set valve lash. But for ordering parts, it is the only correct source. Every number is verifiable against the OEM system.

For more background on parts sourcing standards, see Automotive Industry Overview and Automotive Industry Overview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this catalog to order parts directly from Cub Cadet?

Yes. Each part number is OEM and cross-referenced to the factory system. Use the numbers listed – they match what the dealer stocks.

Does this catalog include wiring diagrams or torque specs?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It shows exploded views and part numbers but does not contain wiring schematics or torque values. For wiring diagrams and service procedures, you need the factory service manual for the 5252. The battery and electrical section on page 4 lists the main wire harness (part 629-04128) and all connectors, which helps you identify which harness you need if yours is damaged. The catalog gives you the exact OEM part number so you order the correct component the first time. If you need torque specs, you must get the separate service manual – this catalog only covers parts identification.

Don’t waste time and money on mismatched parts. Access the Factory Manual and keep it on your tablet next to the bench. That 70-page PDF will save you trips to the dealership and returns to the parts counter.