Cub Cadet 8404 Adjusting the Micro Switch Height, Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread Width, To Adjust

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ADJUSTING THE MICRO SWITCH HEIGHT

The PTO micro switch, located inside the right fender adjacent the position control lever, is initially set so that the PTO will disengage when the 3-point hitch lower links are raised to prescribed height.

Lift Arm

23.6 - 26.0 in. Shut-off Height

Lower Link

Figure 46

If your application requires the PTO to run with the lower links at a height above that set at the factory, the micro switch position can be adjusted as follows:

Loosen the screws securing the micro switch mounting bracket.

Micro Switch

Mounting Bracket

Mtg. Screws

Figure 47

Raise the switch slightly and recheck the position of the lower links when the PTO shuts off.

If necessary, repeat the above step until the PTO shut-off height of the lower links is adequate for your application.

ADJUSTING REAR WHEEL TREAD WIDTH

When operating the tractor in the field, it is sometimes necessary to change the rear wheel tread width to a narrower position to avoid plant rows, or to widen the tread to improve stability when operating on slopes. The rear wheel tread width can be adjusted to any of 6 different positions ranging from 45.6 to 57.8 inches by removing the lug nuts and mounting bolts; then changing the position of the wheel disc in relationship to the rim mounting brackets and/or the rear axle. See Figure 48 and Figure 49.

Wheel Disc

Lug Nut

Rim Mtg.

Bracket

Mtg. Bolt

Figure 48

IMPORTANT: The front wheel tread width cannot be adjusted. Attempting to do so will cause damage to the tractor. If removed, torque front wheel lug nuts to 57.2 - 66.5 ft. lbs.

To Adjust

WARNING: Never operate the tractor with loose wheel assembly fasteners. Always tighten the fasteners to the specified torque, and frequently check that they are tight.

IMPORTANT: When changing the tread width of the rear wheels, you must pay attention to the direction of the tire’s tread design and make certain to maintain that direction. To do this, it will at times be necessary to switch wheel assemblies from one side of the tractor to the other.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualTo the Owner Table of ContentsCalling Service Information Recording Model and Serial Number Information Tractor Model PlateEngine Information Transmission InformationImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationPage Page Do not Slope OperationChildren Operating the PTO Safety Frame RopsService Page Safety Labels Safety Labels Ignition Switch Controls and FeaturesSwitches and Dash Mounted Controls Light Switch Turn Signal SwitchHazard Lamp Switch PTO SwitchInstrument Panel Forward/Reverse Shift LeverHand Throttle Lever Tachometer Hourmeter Brake Pedals Right and Left Floor Board and Fender Mounted ControlsClutch Pedal Foot Throttle Main Shift LeverHi-Lo Range Shift Lever Auxiliary Hydraulics LeverBrake Pedal Lock Differential Lock PedalHydraulic Control Levers Mid PTO Lever Seat Adjustment LeverPTO Safety Switch Operation Rollover Protective Structure RopsPRE-STARTING Checks Fueling the TractorNEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Driving the TractorStopping the Tractor Driving on Roadways Turning the TractorDriving on Slopes Check While Operating Travel SpeedsUsing the Position Control and Draft Control Levers Using the Differential LockUsing the Front Wheel Drive Using the MID PTO Using the DrawbarGround Penetration w/Draft Control and Position Surface Penetration w/Draft Control OnlyUsing the Three Point Hitch Top LinkLifting Rods Check LinksUsing Remote Hydraulics Tractor WeightingAdjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjusting Front AxleBrake Adjustment Adjusting the FAN Belt TensionClutch Adjustment To Adjust Adjusting the Micro Switch HeightAdjusting Rear Wheel Tread Width Checking Steering Wheel General Information MaintenanceLubrication Table Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment Fuel SystemChecking the Fuel Lines Bleeding the Fuel SystemServicing the Fuel Filter Adding Engine Oil Engine OIL and OIL FilterChecking the Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil and Filter Changing the Transmission Oil and Filter Transmission OIL and OIL FilterChecking the Transmission Oil Level Servicing the Front Axle Checking the Front Axle Oil LeverAdding Front Axle Oil Changing the Front Axle OilServicing the AIR Cleaner Draining the Clutch HousingChecking and Adding Coolant Checking and Cleaning Radiator ScreenServicing the Cooling System Lubricating the Tractor Changing the CoolantChecking the Radiator Hoses Brake pedal shaft both sides. See Figure Servicing the Battery General Battery InformationBattery Removal Battery MaintenanceRe-charging the Battery Battery StorageServicing the Electrical System Fuses Fuse BoxTire Maintenance Main Slow Blow FuseTractor Storage When Engine is Difficult To Start TroubleshootingEngine Troubleshooting When Output Is Insufficient When Color of Exhaust Is Especially BadWhen Engine Suddenly Stops When the Engine Must Be Stopped ImmediatelyTractor Troubleshooting When Tractor Does Not Move While Engine Is RunningBattery Troubleshooting Condition of Battery Cause CountermeasuresSpecifications ModelPTO CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio