Cub Cadet 8404 manual Slope Operation, Children, Do not

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Always slow the tractor down before turning. Turning at high speed may tip the tractor over.

To avoid upsets, drive the tractor with care and at a safe speed. Use extra caution when operating over rough ground, when crossing ditches or slopes, and when turning corners.

Wear sturdy work shoes. Never operate the tractor in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.

Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.

When towing equipment, use safety chains and place an SMV emblem on the equipment.

Any towed vehicle with a total weight exceeding that of the tractor should be equipped with its own braking system that is operational from the tractor seat.

2. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

DO:

Operate up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide such obstacles.

Place the transmission in the low range. when climbing or descending slopes. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

Follow the manufacturers recommendations for counterweights to improve stability.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the PTO and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

Never "free-wheel". Disengaging the clutch or shifting into neutral while descending a slope could lead to a loss of control.

3. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine. Never assume children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the operating area and in watchful care of an adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind cor- ners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard.

Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Transmission Information Recording Model and Serial Number InformationTractor Model Plate Engine InformationGeneral 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 PTO Switch Light SwitchTurn Signal Switch Hazard Lamp SwitchHand Throttle Lever Forward/Reverse Shift LeverInstrument Panel Tachometer Hourmeter Clutch Pedal Floor Board and Fender Mounted ControlsBrake Pedals Right and Left Auxiliary Hydraulics Lever Foot ThrottleMain Shift Lever Hi-Lo Range Shift LeverHydraulic Control Levers Differential Lock PedalBrake Pedal Lock PTO Safety Switch Seat Adjustment LeverMid PTO Lever Fueling the Tractor OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops PRE-STARTING ChecksStarting 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 Penetration w/Draft Control Only Using the MID PTOUsing the Drawbar Ground Penetration w/Draft Control and Position SurfaceCheck Links Using the Three Point HitchTop Link Lifting RodsTractor Weighting Using Remote HydraulicsAdjusting Front Axle AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-INClutch 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 Changing the Front Axle Oil Servicing the Front AxleChecking the Front Axle Oil Lever Adding 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 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 Engine Troubleshooting 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