Cub Cadet 8454 manual Ground Penetration w/Draft Control and Position Surface, Using the Drawbar

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Ground

 

 

 

 

Penetration w/Draft

 

 

 

 

Control and Position

 

 

 

 

Surface

 

 

Control

 

 

hard soil

 

soft soil

Penetration w/Draft

Control Only

Figure 31

After determining a desired working position using one, or both, controls, the stop bolts can be used to ensure the levers are returned to their selected positions. Loosen the wing screws and slide the stop(s) against one (or both levers) and re-tighten the wing screws. Once the stop bolt is set, simply move the relevant hydraulic lever forward until it contacts the stop. See Figure 32.

Position Control

Setting

Draft Control

Setting

Slide Stop Against

Control Lever

Wing Screw

Figure 32

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the hydraulics until the engine has warmed up. If operation is attempted when the engine is still cold, the hydraulic system may be damaged.

IMPORTANT: If noises are heard when the implement is lifting after the hydraulic control lever has been activated, the hydraulic mechanism may not be adjusted properly. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

USING THE DRAWBAR

WARNING: Never pull from the top link of the 3-point hitch, the rear axle, or any point above the drawbar. Doing so could cause the tractor to roll over rearward causing personal injury.

Use only the drawbar for towing pull-behind equip- ment (carts, trailers, etc.) or dragging loads. See Figure 33.

Raise the lower links of the three point hitch to their highest position to prevent interference with the towed equipment.

3POINT

LOWER LINKS

DRAWBAR

Figure 33

IMPORTANT: When transporting pull-behind equipment on public roadways, always use a safety chain to supplement the connection between the tractor and towed equipment. The safety chain must have a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the equipment being towed.

USING THE THREE POINT HITCH

WARNING: Always disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake before dismounting the tractor to connect, disconnect, or adjust three point hitch mounted implements. Never stand between the rear wheels and the implement when attaching and adjusting the implement.

Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment designed for 3-point hitch usage.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTable of Contents Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Transmission Information Recording Model and Serial Number InformationTractor Model Plate Engine InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesPage Page Slope Operation ChildrenDo not Safety Frame Rops ServiceOperating the PTO Page Safety Labels Safety Labels Controls and Features Switches and Dash Mounted ControlsIgnition Switch PTO Switch Light SwitchTurn Signal Switch Hazard Lamp SwitchForward/Reverse Shift Lever Hand Throttle LeverInstrument Panel Tachometer Hourmeter Floor Board and Fender Mounted Controls Clutch PedalBrake Pedals Right and Left Auxiliary Hydraulics Lever Foot ThrottleMain Shift Lever Hi-Lo Range Shift LeverFront Wheel Drive Lever Differential Lock PedalHydraulic Control Levers PTO Safety Switch Seat Adjustment LeverBrake Pedal Lock Fueling the Tractor OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops PRE-STARTING ChecksStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresDriving the Tractor Stopping the EngineStopping the Tractor Turning the Tractor Driving on SlopesDriving on Roadways Travel Speeds Check While OperatingUsing the Differential Lock Using the Front Wheel DriveUsing the Position Control and Draft Control Levers Penetration w/Draft Control Only Using the DrawbarUsing the Three Point Hitch Ground Penetration w/Draft Control and Position SurfaceTop Link Lifting RodsCheck Links Tractor Weighting Using Remote HydraulicsAdjusting Front Axle AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-INAdjusting the FAN Belt Tension Brake AdjustmentClutch Adjustment To Adjust Adjusting the Micro Switch HeightAdjusting Wheel Tread Checking Steering Wheel Maintenance Lubrication TableGeneral Information Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartFuel System Accessing the Engine CompartmentBleeding the Fuel System Servicing the Fuel FilterChecking the Fuel Lines Engine OIL and OIL Filter Checking the Engine Oil LevelAdding Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil and Filter Transmission OIL and OIL Filter Checking the Transmission Oil LevelChanging the Transmission Oil and Filter Changing the Front Axle Oil Servicing the Front AxleChecking the Front Axle Oil Lever Adding Front Axle OilDraining the Clutch Housing Servicing the AIR CleanerChecking and Cleaning Radiator Screen Servicing the Cooling SystemChecking and Adding Coolant Changing the Coolant Checking the Radiator HosesLubricating the Tractor Top Link Holder Lube Fitting Steering Cylinder Battery Maintenance Servicing the BatteryGeneral Battery Information Battery RemovalFuse Box Re-charging the BatteryBattery Storage Servicing the Electrical System FusesMain Slow Blow Fuse Tire MaintenanceTractor Storage Troubleshooting Engine TroubleshootingWhen Engine is Difficult To Start When Color of Exhaust Is Especially Bad When Output Is InsufficientWhen Tractor Does Not Move While Engine Is Running When Engine Suddenly StopsWhen the Engine Must Be Stopped Immediately Tractor TroubleshootingCondition of Battery Cause Countermeasures Battery TroubleshootingModel SpecificationsPTO CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX