Cub Cadet 8354 manual Operator’s Manual, Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

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Operator’s Manual

SERIES 8000

COMPACT TRACTOR

MODEL 8354

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. 769-01008

ECO

(12/03)

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Tractor Recording Model and Serial Number InformationPlate Engine Serial no General 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 Lever OptionalHydraulic Control Levers Differential Lock PedalBrake Pedal Lock Mid PTO Lever Seat Adjustment LeverRollover 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 Drawbar Using the MID PTOGround Penetration w/Draft Control and Position Surface Penetration w/Draft Control OnlyTop Link Using the Three Point HitchLifting Rods Check LinksTractor Weighting Using Remote Hydraulics OptionalAdjusting the Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjusting Front AxleClutch Adjustment Adjusting the FAN Belt TensionBrake Adjustment Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread Width Adjusting the Micro Switch HeightTo Adjust 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 Brake pedal shaft both sides. See Figure 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