Cub Cadet 8404 manual

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Engine components become hot during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.

Before "jump starting" a dead battery, read and follow all of the instructions.

Do not attempt to mount a tire on the rim. This should be done by a qualified person with proper equipment.

Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown in the operator’s manual.

Securely support the tractor when changing wheels or the wheel tread width.

Make sure that wheel bolts have been tightened to the specified torque.

To avoid sparks from arcing, always discon- nect the battery’s negative cable first and connect it last.

Disconnect negative cable from battery before working on or near electrical components.

To reduce fire hazard, keep the tractor free of any debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.

Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain all moving parts have stopped. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology.

Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion.

Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids.

DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water. Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.

We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause damage to electrical components; spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.

WARNING: - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTable of Contents Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Tractor Model Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationEngine Information Transmission InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesPage 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 Turn Signal Switch Light SwitchHazard Lamp Switch PTO SwitchForward/Reverse Shift Lever Hand Throttle LeverInstrument Panel Tachometer Hourmeter Floor Board and Fender Mounted Controls Clutch PedalBrake Pedals Right and Left Main Shift Lever Foot ThrottleHi-Lo Range Shift Lever Auxiliary Hydraulics LeverDifferential Lock Pedal Hydraulic Control LeversBrake Pedal Lock Seat Adjustment Lever PTO Safety SwitchMid PTO Lever Rollover Protective Structure Rops OperationPRE-STARTING Checks Fueling the TractorStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresDriving the Tractor Stopping the EngineStopping the Tractor Turning the Tractor Driving on SlopesDriving on Roadways Travel Speeds Check While OperatingUsing the Differential Lock Using the Front Wheel DriveUsing 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 HydraulicsAdjusting the Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN 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 Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartFuel System Accessing the Engine CompartmentBleeding 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 Checking the Front Axle Oil Lever Servicing the Front AxleAdding Front Axle Oil Changing the Front Axle OilDraining the Clutch Housing Servicing the AIR CleanerChecking 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 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 Troubleshooting Engine 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