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Operator’s Manual
SERIES 8000
COMPACT TRACTOR
MODEL 8454
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. 769-00708
ECO
(03/03)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER .................................................................................................................... 2 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 2 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..................................................................... 4 SAFETY LABELS ....................
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RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION Product identification plates are provided for major components of your tractor. The numbers on these plates are important if your tractor should require dealer service, or if you need additional information on your tractor. Prior to using your tractor for the first time, record the numbers from the identification plates in the appropriate spaces provided below. The tractor model plate is located on the transmission housing on the left side of the
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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or em
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Before starting the engine, sit in the seat, Never operate the machine while under the disengage the clutch, and place the shift levers influence of alcohol or drugs, or while fatigued. in the neutral position. When working in cooperation with others, let them know in advance what you are doing. Use the ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) and seat belt for safe operation. Overturning Always sit in the tractor seat when starting the the tractor without a ROPS, or with a ROPS engine or
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Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment Never try to get on or off a moving tractor. designed for 3-point hitch usage. Never park the tractor on a steep incline. Do not operate near embankments, ditches, holes, or other terrain features which may col- lapse under the tractor’s weight. The tractor could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. Driving forward out of a ditch or mired condi- tion, or up a steep slope, increases the ri
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Keep all movement on the slopes slow and Always slow the tractor down before turning. gradual. Do not make sudden changes in Turning at high speed may tip the tractor over. 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. 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 tu
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Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any 4. OPERATING THE PTO spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and wait cause a fire or explosion. until all moving components have completely Do not smoke when working around the battery stopped before dismounting the tractor and or when refueling. Keep all sparks and flames connecting, disconnecting, adjusting, cleaning, away from the battery and fuel tank. The or servicing any PTO driven equipment. b
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Disconnect negative cable from battery before Engine components become hot during working on or near electrical components. operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching. To reduce fire hazard, keep the tractor free of Before "jump starting" a dead battery, read and any debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. follow all of the instructions. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make Do not attempt to mount a tire on the rim. This certain all moving pa
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SAFETY LABELS 1 2 7 3 4 6 5 1. DD-T2325-50512 3. DD-T2325-50724 4. DD-T2241-50702 2. DD-T2325-50743 10
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SAFETY LABELS (Cont.) 5. DD-T4625-52361 7. DD-T4625-53191 6. DD-T4625-52351 11
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SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES SWITCHES AND DASH MOUNTED CONTROLS J B H F I C D E A G Figure 1 A. Ignition Switch F. Steering Tilt Lock Lever B. Light Switch G. Parking Brake Lever C. Turn Signal Switch H. Forward/Reverse Shift Lever D. Hazard Lamp Switch I. Hand Throttle Lever E. PTO Switch J. Instrument Panel A. Ignition Switch NOTE: The safety circuit will prevent the starter from turning if the clutch pedal is not depressed. NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge,
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B. Light Switch Turn the light switch one click clockwise to illuminate the low beam headlights and the taillights. TILT LOCK HAZARD LEVER LAMP Turn the light switch one more click clockwise to SWITCH illuminate the high beam headlights. See Figure 3. Manual Auto. High Low Beam Beam PTO SWITCH Figure 4 F. Steering Tilt Lock Lever LIGHT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH Use this lever to lock the steering wheel in the tilt SWITCH position selected by the operator. See Figure 4. Figure 3 To reposition the st
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I. Hand Throttle Lever To set the parking brake proceed as follows: Lock the right and left brake pedals together When the hand throttle is pushed forward, the engine using the brake lock. Refer to Brake Lock in speed will increase. When pulled rearward, the Floorboard and Fender Mounted Controls later engine speed will decrease. in this section. Fully depress and hold the brake pedals. Fast Pull the brake lock lever upward and hold while while releasing the brake pedals. If properly engag
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4. Fuel Gauge - Indicates the volume of fuel in the PTO Mark fuel tank. 5. 4WD Indicator - Illuminates when the front drive lever has been engaged. 6. PTO Indicator - Illuminates when the PTO is engaged. 7. Coolant Level Lamp - Illuminates if the engine coolant level falls below a prescribed level. Stop the tractor and refill the cooling system. 8. Differential Lock Indicator - Illuminates when the TACHOMETER HOURMETER differential lock pedal has been engaged. Figure 9 9. Engine Oil Pressure W
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FLOOR BOARD AND FENDER MOUNTED CONTROLS B B A C F E D A. Clutch Pedal D. Main Shift Lever B. Brake Pedals E. Hi-Lo Range Shift Lever C. Foot Throttle F. Auxiliary Hydraulics Lever Figure 11 A. Clutch Pedal WARNING: Always lock the brake pedals together before driving the tractor on When the clutch pedal is fully depressed, the tractor’s roadways or at high transport speeds. drive clutch is disengaged. Fully and rapidly depress Engaging only one brake under these the clutch pedal before shiftin
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The Hi-Lo range shift lever allows you to shift the trac- C. Foot Throttle tor’s transmission into any of three speed ranges (See The foot throttle is interlocked with the hand throttle. Figure 14). Depressing the foot throttle increases the engine speed. Full engine speed control can be obtained To shift into the High, Middle, or Low range, com- with the foot throttle if the hand throttle is in the full pletely stop the tractor and fully depress the clutch rearward (slow) position. The foot
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WARNING: When operating with the Front Wheel Drive Lever differential lock engaged, the tractor will The front wheel drive lever is located in the be difficult to steer. To prevent loss of floorboard, below and to the left of the seat. control of the tractor, do not drive the Use the front wheel mechanism only when additional tractor on roadways or at speeds above 5 traction is needed to drive the tractor. For example: MPH with the differential lock engaged. when operating ground engaging equip
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Using Mixed Control — In draft control, when draft decreases, the implement automatically lowers to increase draft. However, the implement some- times lowers too much. To limit the degree the implement can be lowered, set the position control lever at the lowest working depth desired for the implement; then lower the draft control lever to the point where the implement is at the desired depth. This stops the implement from going too deep and also controls the pull to prevent loss of traction
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SECTION 2: OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) FUELING THE TRACTOR This tractor is equipped with a foldable Rollover Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, diesel fuel. To Protection Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. When ensure the freshness of the fuel, purchase fuel in a used together they are effective in reducing injuries to quantity that can be used within 30 days. the operator in the event of an accidental tractor NOTE: DO NOT USE KEROSENE OR GASOLINE in rollover. The safet
