Cub Cadet 8404 manual Maintenance, Lubrication Table, General Information

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SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE

The service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication and maintenance is a vital part of that care. Using the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart as a guide, moni- tor the hourmeter on the instrument panel to ensure the required maintenance procedures are performed. The maintenance schedule reflects the minimal requirements to maintain the equipment. More fre- quent inspections and maintenance is preferable.

Make certain that all lubrication fittings are installed and functioning. Wipe away all old grease and dirt from the lube fittings to prevent foreign materials from entering as the new grease is applied. Use a

pressure lubricating gun to force in new grease. Apply pressure until clean grease emerges from the lubrication point.

Miscellaneous working parts not provided with lubrication fittings should be oiled regularly with a good grade of lubricating oil.

Lubricant is cheap. Use plenty of it. Worn parts can be expensive to replace.

Store your supply of lubricating grease and oil in clean, covered containers to protect them from dust and dirt. Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean.

LUBRICATION TABLE

 

 

 

 

General Information

Application

Type of

 

 

 

 

 

 

API

 

 

 

Lubricant

 

 

SAE

 

 

Capacity

 

Description

 

 

Classifi-

 

Viscosity

 

 

 

cation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approx.

CC

 

 

Cub Cadet

Engine

Engine Oil

7.6 Qts

or

 

15W-40

737-3039 (1Qt.)

 

 

w/Filter

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transmission

 

 

 

 

 

Alternate Oils Shown Below

 

 

 

 

 

Shell — Donax-TD

and

Hydraulic

Approx.

 

 

 

 

 

 

or

Hydraulic

Transmission

46.4 Qts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donax-TM

System

Fluid

(11.6 Gal.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobil — Mobil Fluid 423

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exxon — Torque Fluid 56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Wheel

Gear Lube

Approx.

 

 

 

SAE80 or SAE90

Drive Axle

 

8.0 Qts.

 

 

 

Gear Oil

 

 

(2.0 Gal.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lube

 

 

 

 

Use Cub Cadet

Grease

As Needed

 

 

251H EP Grease

Fittings

 

 

 

 

 

 

737-3034 (14.5 Oz. Cartridge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radiator

 

 

Use High Quality Permanent Type Antifreeze

 

Approx.

 

(Ethylene Glycol with corrosion and rust

and

 

 

Antifreeze

2.4 Gal.

 

 

inhibitor chemicals)

Overflow

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coolant Mixture Ratio

Reservoir

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distilled Water 50% : Antifreeze 50%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Engine Information Recording Model and Serial Number InformationTractor Model Plate Transmission InformationImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationPage 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 Hazard Lamp Switch Light SwitchTurn Signal Switch PTO SwitchHand Throttle Lever Forward/Reverse Shift LeverInstrument Panel Tachometer Hourmeter Clutch Pedal Floor Board and Fender Mounted ControlsBrake Pedals Right and Left Hi-Lo Range Shift Lever Foot ThrottleMain Shift Lever Auxiliary Hydraulics LeverHydraulic Control Levers Differential Lock PedalBrake Pedal Lock PTO Safety Switch Seat Adjustment LeverMid 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 Driving on Slopes Turning the TractorDriving on Roadways Check While Operating Travel SpeedsUsing the Front Wheel Drive Using the Differential LockUsing 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 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 Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment Fuel SystemServicing 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 Adding Front Axle Oil Servicing the Front AxleChecking the Front Axle Oil Lever Changing the Front Axle OilServicing the AIR Cleaner Draining the Clutch HousingServicing 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 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 Engine Troubleshooting 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