Cub Cadet 8404 manual NEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures, Starting the Engine

•Tighten the fuel cap securely, and immediately wipe up any spilled fuel.

•To minimize condensation, keep the fuel tank as full as possible without filling to capacity. It is a good practice to fill the fuel tank at the end of the day to reduce overnight condensation.

•Do not allow the fuel tank to run dry. Running out of fuel requires bleeding air and priming the fuel system.

WARNING: Fuel in the engine injection system is under high pressure. If not a qualified mechanic, do not attempt to service the fuel injection system. Do not use your hand to check for leaks.

NEW TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURES

A new tractor is built with high tolerance, well fitted components, but various parts require a break-in period before being subjected to severe work loads. The manner in which the tractor is handled during the "break-in" period greatly affects the life of the tractor. Therefore, to obtain the maximum performance and longest service life from the tractor, it is very important to properly break-in the tractor. Care should be taken during the first 100 hours of operation to operate the tractor at slower speeds and to avoid excessive work loads. In handling a new tractor the following precautions should be observed.

•Do not operate the tractor at full speed for the first 100 hours.

•Do not start quickly or apply the brakes suddenly.

•Never operate a new engine immediately under full load. Allow the engine to warm up.

•Avoid operating the engine for prolonged periods at either high or low speeds with no load.

•Use the transmission’s low speed range for heavy loads to avoid lugging down the engine due to overload.

•Closely monitor the engine oil and coolant levels, and keep filled to the recommended levels.

•As parts "break-in", minute particles of material may break away, and could cause wear to the component. Therefore, it is very important to perform all break-in maintenance procedures found in the MAINTENANCE section.

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING: Always sit in the operator’s seat when starting the tractor, Never attempt to start the engine while standing beside the tractor.

WARNING: Never use a starting fluid, such as ether, as a starting aid. Using a starting fluid could cause severe engine damage or a fire, and will void the engine warranty.

•Sit in the operator’s seat, adjust the seat position (see ADJUSTMENTS), and fasten the seat belt (only if a ROPS is installed and in the up position).

•Engage the parking brake. See Figure 23.

Engage

PARKING

BRAKE

LEVER

Depress

Brake

Pedals

Figure 23

•Place the main gear shift lever, Hi-Lo range shift lever, and the PTO switch in the neutral position.

•Place the position control lever in the lowest position. See Figure 24.

Position Control

Lowest Position

Figure 24

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