Cub Cadet 8454 manual Operator’s Manual, Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

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Operator’s Manual

SERIES 8000

COMPACT TRACTOR

MODEL 8454

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 769-00708

ECO

(03/03)

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Tractor Model Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationEngine Information Transmission InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesPage Page Children Slope OperationDo not Service Safety Frame RopsOperating the PTO Page Safety Labels Safety Labels Switches and Dash Mounted Controls Controls and FeaturesIgnition Switch Turn Signal Switch Light SwitchHazard Lamp Switch PTO SwitchHand Throttle Lever Forward/Reverse Shift LeverInstrument Panel Tachometer Hourmeter Clutch Pedal Floor Board and Fender Mounted ControlsBrake Pedals Right and Left Main Shift Lever Foot ThrottleHi-Lo Range Shift Lever Auxiliary Hydraulics LeverDifferential Lock Pedal Front Wheel Drive LeverHydraulic Control Levers Seat Adjustment Lever PTO Safety SwitchBrake Pedal Lock Rollover Protective Structure Rops OperationPRE-STARTING Checks Fueling the TractorStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresDriving the Tractor Stopping the EngineStopping the Tractor Driving on Slopes Turning the TractorDriving on Roadways Travel Speeds Check While OperatingUsing the Front Wheel Drive Using the Differential LockUsing the Position Control and Draft Control Levers Using the Three Point Hitch Using the DrawbarGround Penetration w/Draft Control and Position Surface Penetration w/Draft Control OnlyLifting Rods Top LinkCheck Links Tractor Weighting Using Remote HydraulicsAdjusting the Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjusting Front AxleBrake Adjustment Adjusting the FAN Belt TensionClutch Adjustment Adjusting the Micro Switch Height To AdjustAdjusting Wheel Tread Checking Steering Wheel Lubrication Table MaintenanceGeneral Information Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartFuel System Accessing the Engine CompartmentServicing the Fuel Filter Bleeding the Fuel SystemChecking the Fuel Lines Checking the Engine Oil Level Engine OIL and OIL FilterAdding Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil and Filter Checking the Transmission Oil Level Transmission OIL and OIL FilterChanging the Transmission Oil and Filter Checking the Front Axle Oil Lever Servicing the Front AxleAdding Front Axle Oil Changing the Front Axle OilDraining the Clutch Housing Servicing the AIR CleanerServicing the Cooling System Checking and Cleaning Radiator ScreenChecking and Adding Coolant Checking the Radiator Hoses Changing the CoolantLubricating the Tractor Top Link Holder Lube Fitting Steering Cylinder General Battery Information Servicing the BatteryBattery Removal Battery MaintenanceBattery Storage Re-charging the BatteryServicing the Electrical System Fuses Fuse BoxMain Slow Blow Fuse Tire MaintenanceTractor Storage Engine Troubleshooting TroubleshootingWhen Engine is Difficult To Start When Color of Exhaust Is Especially Bad When Output Is InsufficientWhen the Engine Must Be Stopped Immediately When Engine Suddenly StopsTractor Troubleshooting When Tractor Does Not Move While Engine Is RunningCondition of Battery Cause Countermeasures Battery TroubleshootingModel SpecificationsPTO CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX