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Cub Cadet 8354 manual Operator’s Manual, Series, Compact Tractor, Model

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Operator’s Manual

SERIES 8000

COMPACT TRACTOR

MODEL 8354

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 769-01008

ECO

(12/03)

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Cub Cadet 8354 manual Operator’s Manual, Series, Compact Tractor, Model

Contents

SERIES Operator’s ManualCOMPACT TRACTOR MODELCALLING SERVICE INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTSTO THE OWNER 1-877-282-8684TRACTOR MODEL PLATE ENGINE SERIAL NO RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATIONTractor Model Plate Engine Information1. GENERAL OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESPage •Never park the tractor on a steep incline •Never try to get on or off a moving tractor3. CHILDREN 2. SLOPE OPERATIONDO NOT 6. SERVICE 5. SAFETY FRAME ROPS4. OPERATING THE PTO •Engine components become hot during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching 1. DD-T2325-50512 SAFETY LABELS3. DD-T2445-50724 4. DD-T2241-50702 2. DD-T2325-507435. DD-T4625-52361 SAFETY LABELS Cont7. DD-T4625-53191 6. DD-T4625-52351SWITCHES AND DASH MOUNTED CONTROLS SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURESA. Ignition Switch FigureFigure C. Turn Signal Switch B. Light SwitchD. Hazard Lamp Switch E. PTO SwitchFigure H. Forward/Reverse Shift LeverI.Hand Throttle Lever Figure J. Instrument PanelFigure 2.Hour meter In Tachometer - This meter shows the number of hours the tractor has been oper- ated at rated engine RPM. The right-mostdigit white background indicates tenths of an hour. Monitor the hour meter to ensure all mainte- nance procedures are completed according to the maintenance schedule. Refer to FigureFigure Figure A. Clutch Pedal FLOOR BOARD AND FENDER MOUNTED CONTROLSB. Brake Pedals Right and Left FigureD. Main Shift Lever C. Foot ThrottleFigure E. Hi-LoRange Shift Lever FigureFigure Differential Lock PedalHydraulic Control Levers Brake Pedal LockFigure Mid PTO Lever Seat Adjustment LeverFigure ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE ROPS SECTION 2: OPERATIONPRE-STARTINGCHECKS FUELING THE TRACTORSTARTING THE ENGINE NEW TRACTOR BREAK-INPROCEDURESFigure FigureSTOPPING THE ENGINE FigureDRIVING THE TRACTOR FigureFigure FigureFigure STOPPING THE TRACTORDRIVING ON SLOPES TURNING THE TRACTORDRIVING ON ROADWAYS Battery Charge Lamp Coolant Temperature LightObserved Problems CHECK WHILE OPERATINGUSING THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE USING THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKFigure FigureUSING THE DRAWBAR USING THE MID PTOGround Penetration w/DraftTop Link USING THE THREE POINT HITCHFigure FigureConnecting Implements USING REMOTE HYDRAULICS OPTIONALDisconnecting Implements Remote Control Valve LeverADJUSTING THE SEAT SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTING FRONT AXLECLUTCH ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING THE FAN BELT TENSIONFigure BRAKE ADJUSTMENT FigureADJUSTING REAR WHEEL TREAD WIDTH ADJUSTING THE MICRO SWITCH HEIGHTTo Adjust FigureCHECKING STEERING WHEEL FigureFigure LUBRICATION TABLE SECTION 4: MAINTENANCEGeneral Information Page Installing the Side Panels ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTOpening the Front Grille FigureFigure Bleeding the Fuel SystemServicing the Fuel Filter FigureChecking the Engine Oil Level ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTERFigure Adding Engine OilFigure Changing Engine Oil and FilterFigure Checking the Transmission Oil Level TRANSMISSION OIL AND OIL FILTERFigure Changing the Transmission Oil and FilterSERVICING THE FRONT AXLE FigureChecking the Front Axle Oil Lever Figure Adding Front Axle OilDRAINING THE CLUTCH HOUSING SERVICING THE AIR CLEANERFigure FigureSERVICING THE COOLING SYSTEM Checking and Cleaning Radiator ScreenChecking and Adding Coolant FigureFigure Changing the CoolantChecking the Radiator Hoses Figure LUBRICATING THE TRACTOR•Brake pedal shaft both sides. See Figure FigureFigure FigureBattery Removal SERVICING THE BATTERY General Battery InformationBattery Maintenance FigureBattery Storage Figure Re-chargingthe BatterySERVICING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUSES Fuse Box FigureFigure TIRE MAINTENANCEMain Slow Blow Fuse FigureFigure TRACTOR STORAGEENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTINGWhen Engine is Difficult To Start CauseWhen Color of Exhaust Is Especially Bad When Output Is InsufficientCause CountermeasuresWhen the Engine Must Be Stopped Immediately When Engine Suddenly StopsTRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING When 3 Point Hitch Does Not MoveCondition of Battery BATTERY TROUBLESHOOTINGCause CountermeasuresModel SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONSModel SPECIFICATIONSHOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CUB CADET COMPACT TRACTORSCUB CADET LLC POST OFFICE BOX CLEVELAND, OHIO AND CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS