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Cub Cadet 8404

Cub Cadet 8404
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S
ERIES
8000
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
Operator’s Manual
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00707
(03/03)
COMPACT TRACTOR
MODEL 8404
ECO
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Table of Contents

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Cub Cadet 8404 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TransmissionHydrostatic
Differential LockYes
Drive4WD
3-Point HitchCategory I
Wheelbase54.3 in (137 cm)

Summary

Recording Model and Serial Number Information

Important Safe Operation Practices

General Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe operation, including reading the manual and keeping decals clean.

Slope Operation Safety

Slope Operation Dos and Donts

Safety instructions and prohibitions for operating the tractor on slopes.

Children Safety

Operating the PTO Safely

Safety Frame (ROPS) Guidelines

General Service Safety

Safety Labels and Decals

Various Safety Labels and Warnings

Identification and description of various safety labels including caution and warning notices.

Safety Labels (Continued)

More Safety Labels and Warnings

Identification and description of additional safety labels and warnings.

Section 1: Controls and Features

Section 2: Operation

Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) Usage

Guidelines for using the ROPS and seat belt for operator safety.

Pre-Starting Checks

Daily checks to perform before starting and operating the tractor.

Fueling the Tractor Safely

Instructions and warnings for safely fueling the tractor with diesel fuel.

New Tractor Break-In Procedures

Starting the Engine Safely

Step-by-step instructions and warnings for starting the tractor engine.

Step-by-step instructions and warnings for starting the tractor engine.

Stopping the Engine Safely

Steps to properly shut down the tractor engine and secure it.

Steps to properly shut down the tractor engine and secure it.

Driving the Tractor Safely

Guidelines and warnings for safe tractor driving.

Guidelines and warnings for safe tractor driving.

Driving the Tractor Controls

Stopping the Tractor

Detailed steps for stopping the tractor and engaging the parking brake.

Detailed steps for stopping the tractor and engaging the parking brake.

Turning the Tractor Safely

Driving on Slopes Safely

Driving on Roadways Safely

Check While Operating

Operating Checks and Indicators

Monitoring coolant, oil, battery, fuel, and observed problems during operation.

Using the Differential Lock

Using Position and Draft Control Levers

Using the Mid PTO

Using the Drawbar Safely

Using the Three Point Hitch

Using Remote Hydraulics

Tractor Weighting for Stability

Section 3: Adjustments

Section 4: Maintenance

Lubrication and Maintenance Chart

Fuel System Checks and Refilling

Bleeding the Fuel System

Servicing the Fuel Filter

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Servicing

Changing Engine Oil and Filter

Transmission Oil and Filter Servicing

Changing Transmission Oil and Filter

Steps for changing the transmission oil and oil filter.

Servicing the Front Axle

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Servicing the Cooling System

Changing the Coolant

Lubricating the Tractor Components

Servicing the Battery

General Battery Information and Safety

Safety precautions and general information about handling batteries.

Re-charging the Battery

Servicing Electrical System Fuses

Tire Maintenance and Inflation

Tractor Storage Procedures

Section 5: Troubleshooting

Engine Troubleshooting: Difficult Start

Causes and countermeasures when the engine is difficult to start.

Engine Troubleshooting: Insufficient Output

Engine Troubleshooting: Exhaust Color

Engine Troubleshooting: Sudden Stop

Engine Troubleshooting: Immediate Stop Issues

Tractor Troubleshooting: Movement Issues

Battery Troubleshooting

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