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Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department.
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
4x2 Utility Vehicle
Model 420A
FORM NO.
430A
430D
769-00665.fm
(2/03)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department. CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 769-00665.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX 361131 www.cubcadet.com CLEVELAND, OH 44136... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: 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 or service this vehicle. When you see this symbol - heed its warning. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
Children 25. Do not start or operate vehicle in an inside area, unless it is adequately ventilated. Engine exhaust 1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not contains carbon monoxide fumes, which are very alert to the presence of children. Children are often poisonous and can be deadly. - Page 5 3. Do not operate vehicle with cargo box in raised c. When practical, remove gas-powered position. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel 4. Do not operate vehicle with cargo box latch it on the ground. If this is not possible, then unlatched.
- Page 6 WARNING CARGO BOX LOAD CAPACITY: MAX 800 Lb. • Spread load evenly. Secure load to prevent movement. • Go slow. Avoid sudden starts and stops which could WARNING cause load to shift. • Do not load above height of this panel. Load could shift forward injuring driver or passenger.
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Page 7: Know Your Utility Vehicle
SECTION 2: KNOW YOUR UTILITY VEHICLE NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the utility vehicle is observed from the operating position. Figure 1 Brake Pedal Read this operator’s manual, safety labels, and operating instructions on the vehicle before operating. The brake pedal is located on the left side of the floor Compare the illustrations in this manual with your unit beneath the dash panel. -
Page 8: Ignition Switch
12V Power Outlet • To engage the parking brake, push brake pedal down firmly, pull out on the parking brake latch, and The 12V power outlet is located on the right side of the release foot from brake pedal. Brake pedal will stay dash panel. -
Page 9: Hour Meter
Gear Lights Gearshift Switches The gear lights are located in the center and at the top NOTE: The gearshift switches are located in the middle of the warning light cluster. See Figure 6. Once a gear of the dash to the right of the steering column. When is selected, the instrument panel will illuminate a gear pushing the appropriate switch for forward, neutral, or light or a combination of gear lights. -
Page 10: Operating Your Utility Vehicle
WARNING: Make sure seat is in locked lift, the cargo box can be raised to dump cargo. See position prior to operation and do not try to Figure 11. adjust the seat position while operating the WARNING: Do not exceed the vehicle’s vehicle. - Page 11 Disengaging Differential Lock • Release key to the RUN position when engine (Optional) starts. • To disengage the differential lock, simply push the • If engine does not start, wait a few seconds and button again. The light will go off. repeat procedures.
- Page 12 Dumping Load From Cargo Box Towing Loads • Back up the vehicle to the dump site and apply WARNING: To help prevent personal injury parking brake. due to loss of control or tipping, always tow a • Unhook the tailgate from cargo box. load slowly enough to maintain control.
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Page 13: Servicing Your Utility Vehicle
SECTION 4: SERVICING YOUR UTILITY VEHICLE Lubrication could change the polarity and cause damage to your engine’s alternating system. Front Axle Lubrication Clean Battery and Terminals • Lubricate one grease fitting on each axle with 2 or 3 • Remove battery from vehicle. Always remove shots of grease every 50 hours. -
Page 14: Tire Pressure
Charging Tire Pressure WARNING: Charge battery well WARNING: Explosive separation of tire and ventilated area and keep away from an open rim parts is possible when they are serviced flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space incorrectly. Do not stand in front or over tire heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas assembly when inflating. -
Page 15: Adjusting Brake
• Remove cap screw and front wheel. Place new • Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking wheel on front axle hub and secure with cap screw brake. and Loctite 242. • Raise and secure cargo box, if manual lift. •... -
Page 16: Service Chart
• Run up the jam nut of the rear side until it touches • Wash the vehicle and clean inside the engine and then back off one turn. compartment and under the cargo box. • Tighten the front side jam nut. •... -
Page 17: Accessories
SECTION 6: ACCESSORIES NOTE: Some of these accessories may come already equipped on your vehicle. If they are not equipped, they Description Model Number may be ordered through your local Cub Cadet service Electric Bed Lift 39A-126-100 dealer. Horn 39A-101-100... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Carburetor air intake tube plugged. Sulfated or worn-out battery. Engine oil low. Fluid level low. Engine operated too long at slow engine speed. NOTE: For repairs beyond minor adjustments or corrections, contact your nearest Cub Cadet service dealer or call 1-877-282-8684. - Page 19 ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE – FAULT CODE LIST If your unit does not shift properly, the ESM will let you know there is a problem using the following table of fault codes. Once you select a gear, the instrument panel will illuminate a gear light, or a combination of gear lights.
- Page 20 FAULT CODES DEFINED Code 1: “REVERSE” and “NEUTRAL” lights flash Action A - Vehicle is in “FORWARD” and operator attempts a shift to “NEUTRAL” • This lets the operator know the vehicle was supposed to go to neutral, but probably ended up in reverse. The vacuum actuator probably shifted the transmission into reverse because the signal to stop at neutral was not present.
- Page 21 NOTES...
- Page 24 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet its possessions and territories, except those sold LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in through Cub Cadet LLC’s authorized channels of the United States, its possessions and territories.