Cub Cadet 8404 Operator's Manual page 15

TACHOMETER
Figure 9
2. Hour meter (In Tachometer) - This meter shows
the number of hours the tractor has been oper-
ated at rated engine RPM. The right-most digit
(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 Figure 9.
3. Coolant Temperature Gauge - Indicates the
temperature of the engine coolant. Monitor the
gauge to allow the engine to warm up when first
starting the tractor. Do not operate the tractor
under load before the temperature gauge
indicates the proper temperature. Monitor the
gauge to protect against overheating the engine
(the red section on the temperature gauge
indicates overheating). See Figure 10.
Normal
Operating Overheat Range
Range
COOLANT TEMP. GAUGE
Figure 10
PTO Mark
HOURMETER
4. Fuel Gauge - Indicates the volume of fuel in the
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
differential lock pedal has been engaged.
9. Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp - Illuminates
when the ignition switch is turned on to assure
the light is functioning properly. The light should
go off after the engine starts. If the light remains
on, stop the engine immediately and inspect for
the cause or contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
10. Battery Charge Warning Lamp - Illuminates when
the ignition switch is turned on and should go off
as the engine starts. If the lamp continues to glow
above idle speeds, indicating the battery is being
discharged, stop the tractor and have the electri-
cal system checked for the cause.
11. Glow Plug Indicator - Lights for approximately 10
seconds after the glow plugs are energized, then
turns off to indicate the combustion chambers are
preheated. NOTE: Although the lamp turns off, it
normally takes approximately 20 seconds for the
glow plugs to fully heat a cold engine. The lower
the ambient temperatures, the longer the pre-
heating time needed.
12. Hydraulic Filter Warning Lamp - Illumination indi-
cates a problem with hydraulic oil flow through
the filter.
13. High Beam Lamp - Illuminates when the head-
light switch is turned to high beam position.
14. Parking Brake Indicator - Illuminates when the
parking brake is engaged.
15. Turn Signal Indicators - One of the lamps light in
a flashing mode to indicate that turn signal has
been activated with the turn signal switch.
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