Cub Cadet 8404 manual Differential Lock Pedal, Hydraulic Control Levers, Brake Pedal Lock

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Differential Lock Pedal

Located at the rear of the right floor board, the differ- ential lock is used to gain additional traction when operating the tractor on wet or loose soil. When the pedal is depressed the rear wheels of the tractor are prevented from rotating independently of one another. See Figure 16.

DIFFERENTIAL

LOCK PEDAL

Engage

Figure 16

WARNING: When operating with the differential lock engaged, the tractor will be difficult to steer. To prevent loss of control of the tractor, do not drive the tractor on roadways or at speeds above 5 MPH with the differential lock engaged.

To engage the differential lock, lightly step on the differential lock pedal with your heel.

To disengage, simple release the pedal.

Hydraulic Control Levers

The hydraulic control levers, consisting of the position control and draft control levers, are located on the right fender. See Figure 17.

Use these control levers to control the working depth and pull of implements attached to the three point hitch as follows:

Using Position Control — This will control the working depth of 3-point implements regardless of the amount of pull required. Push the draft control lever forward to the lowest position and set the implement working depth by moving the position control lever to the desired position.

Using Draft Control — This will control the pull of the 3-point implement. As the pull on the 3-point hitch changes due to various soil conditions, the draft control system automatically responds to these changes by either raising or lowering the implement slightly to maintain a constant pull. Push the position control lever forward to the lowest position and set the implement pull by moving the draft control lever to the desired setting.

Using Mixed Control — In draft control, when draft decreases, the implement automatically lowers to increase draft. However, the implement some- times lowers too much. To limit the degree the implement can be lowered, set the position control lever at the lowest working depth desired for the implement; then lower the draft control lever to the point where the implement is at the desired depth. This stops the implement from going too deep and also controls the pull to prevent loss of traction and ground speed.

Brake Pedal Lock

The brake pedal lock is located on the right brake pedal. Flip the lock counterclockwise so it engages the bracket on the left brake pedal to interlock both brake pedals. See Figure 18.

Lower Raise Lower

POSITION

CONTROL

LEVER

Figure 17

Engage

Raise

DRAFT

CONTROL

LEVER

Figure 18

Disengage

BRAKE PEDAL

LOCK

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualTable of Contents Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Engine Information Recording Model and Serial Number InformationTractor Model Plate Transmission InformationImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationPage 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 Hazard Lamp Switch Light SwitchTurn Signal Switch PTO SwitchForward/Reverse Shift Lever Hand Throttle LeverInstrument Panel Tachometer Hourmeter Floor Board and Fender Mounted Controls Clutch PedalBrake Pedals Right and Left Hi-Lo Range Shift Lever Foot ThrottleMain Shift Lever Auxiliary Hydraulics LeverDifferential Lock Pedal Hydraulic Control LeversBrake Pedal Lock Seat Adjustment Lever PTO Safety SwitchMid PTO Lever PRE-STARTING Checks OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops Fueling the TractorNEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Driving the TractorStopping the Tractor Turning the Tractor Driving on SlopesDriving on Roadways Check While Operating Travel SpeedsUsing the Differential Lock Using the Front Wheel DriveUsing the Position Control and Draft Control Levers Ground Penetration w/Draft Control and Position Surface Using the MID PTOUsing the Drawbar Penetration w/Draft Control OnlyLifting Rods Using the Three Point HitchTop Link Check LinksUsing Remote Hydraulics Tractor WeightingAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting Front AxleAdjusting the FAN Belt Tension Clutch AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Adjusting the Micro Switch Height Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread WidthTo Adjust Checking Steering Wheel Maintenance Lubrication TableGeneral Information Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment Fuel SystemBleeding 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 Adding Front Axle Oil Servicing the Front AxleChecking the Front Axle Oil Lever Changing the Front Axle OilServicing the AIR Cleaner Draining the Clutch HousingChecking and Cleaning Radiator Screen Servicing the Cooling SystemChecking and Adding Coolant Changing the Coolant Checking the Radiator HosesLubricating the Tractor Brake pedal shaft both sides. See Figure Battery Removal Servicing the BatteryGeneral Battery Information Battery MaintenanceServicing the Electrical System Fuses Re-charging the BatteryBattery Storage Fuse BoxTire Maintenance Main Slow Blow FuseTractor Storage Troubleshooting Engine TroubleshootingWhen Engine is Difficult To Start When Output Is Insufficient When Color of Exhaust Is Especially BadTractor Troubleshooting When Engine Suddenly StopsWhen the Engine Must Be Stopped Immediately When Tractor Does Not Move While Engine Is RunningBattery Troubleshooting Condition of Battery Cause CountermeasuresSpecifications ModelPTO CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio