Cub Cadet 8404 Operator's Manual page 6

• Never try to get on or off a moving tractor.
• Never park the tractor on a steep incline.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed building
without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes
can cause death.
• Pull only from the drawbar. Make certain the
drawbar pin is locked in place. Pulling from the
rear axle of the tractor or any point above the
axle could cause the tractor to overturn.
• Maintain the weight balance of the tractor.
Install front end weights to counterbalance
heavy implements attached to the three point
hitch. Do not operate the tractor with a light
front end.
• Check all connections, and tighten if necessary,
before starting the engine or pressurizing lines.
• Do not leave equipment in the raised position
when the vehicle is stopped or unattended.
• Use only accessories
machine by the manufacturer. Read, under-
stand and follow all instructions provided with
the approved accessory. Know your equipment
and its limitations.
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• Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment
designed for 3-point hitch usage.
• 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 risk of
the tractor flipping over backward. Use reverse
to free the tractor in these situations.
• Check overhead clearance carefully before
driving under power lines, wires, bridges or low
hanging tree branches, before entering or
leaving buildings, or in any other situation
where the operator and/or roll bar may be
struck, which could result in serious injury.
• Remember that your tractor, if abused or incor-
rectly used, can be dangerous and become a
hazard both to the operator and to bystanders.
Do not overload, or operate with attached
equipment which is unsafe, not designed for
the particular task, or is poorly maintained.
• Lock the brake pedals together when traveling
at road speeds. Brake both wheels simulta-
neously when making an emergency stop.
Uneven braking at road speeds could cause
the tractor to tip over.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways. If local laws permit road
travel, use the headlights, flashing hazard lights
and SMV signs when traveling on public
roadways.
• Do not engage the differential lock while
traveling at road speeds. Difficulty steering
could cause you to lose control of the tractor.
• Avoid sudden motions of the steering wheel as
they can lead to a dangerous loss of stability.
The risk is especially great when the tractor is
traveling at road speeds.