Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 454 Cub Cadet
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IMPOR T ANT : Read saf ety rules and instr uctions carefully bef ore operating equipment. CUB CADET LLC P .O . BO X 361131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-0019 Rear Tine Tiller Model 454 PRINTED IN U.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manu al is an important part of your new tiller. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit fo r best performance.
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out import ant safety instructions whic h, if not followed, could endanger the person al safety and/or property of your self and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before atte mpting to operate this machine.
4 4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and child ren at least 75 feet from the ma chine while it is in operation. Stop th e machine if anyone enters the area. 5. Be careful when tilling in ha rd ground. The tines may catch in the ground and propel the tiller forward.
5 SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS Handle Assembly Depth Stake Assembly Control Rod NOTE: Cable tie not sho wn..
6 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR TILLER IMPORT ANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After as sembly, see separa te engine manua l for proper fuel and engin e oil recommendations. NOTE: Left and right is det ermined from t he operator’s position, st anding behind the tiller.
7 • Push the cable through the hole in the cente r of the handle and snap in t he plastic fitting. See Figure 3. Figure 3 • Remove slot head screw, nut and two flat washer s from the c lutch bail. • Fasten the th readed eyebolt onto bail as shown in Figure 4.
8 Now move the shift lever to FORWARD (Wheels Forward) positi on. Carefully engage the clutch by lifting the clutch control bail against th e handle. The wheels should spin.
9 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR TILLER NOTE: Engine is shipped without oil. WARNING: Use the r everse tine drive when tilling virgin grou nd, sod or hard soil. Use the forward t i ne drive when cu ltiva ting or tilling soft ground. Before Starting • Service engine with o il as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
10 • When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation, use the setting which gives 1" of tilling depth (second ho le from the top). Place the side sh ields in their lowest position. For further depth, raise the depth stake and side shields and make on e or two more passes over the area.
11 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR TILLER Transmission— The tr ansmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory. It requires no ch ecking unless the transmission is disassembled . To fill with grease, lay the right half of the transmission on its side.
12 Figure 9 Upon reassembly, make certa in the belt is routed over the idler pulley and inside of belt keep ers by engine pulley. See Figure 10. Figure 10 Tire s Recommended operating tir e pressure is approximately 20 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manufactu rer’s recommende d pressure).
13 SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repair s beyond the min or adjustments ab ove, contact your local authorized service dealer. T r ouble P ossible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine f ails to star t Fuel tank empty , or stale fuel. Throttle control lev er not in cor rect star ting position ( if so equipped ).
14 SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 454.
15 Model 454 REF . NO . P AR T NO . DESCRIPTION 1 611-0020 Wheel Shaft Ass’y: 33T 2 611-0021 Tine Shaft Ass’y: 18T 3 611-0128 Jack Shaft Ass’y 4 611-0129 Input Shaft Ass’y 5 617-0058 Rev.
16 Model 454 20 18 8 23 10 1 60 61 37 62 25 34 27 64 30 39 27 63 26 32 36 33 31 29 66 26 41 30 30 24 28 35 40 26 49 44 50 59 51 65 53 55 56 54 57 58 44 46 42 4 9 11 16 6 3 14 7 19 5 17 2 60 61 12 15 1.
17 Model 454 REF . NO . P ART NO . DESCRIPTION 1 747-1152 Shift Rod 2 649-0041 Upper Han dle Ass’y 3 649-0034 Lower Handle Ass’y 4 710-3005 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.
18 Model 454 18 17 24 19 27 46 45 12 26 9 6 18 25 14 28 20 2 11 44 4 22 23 16 5 21 7 13 15 3 40 43 42 41 39 33 32 31 30 29 10 36 34 37 38 35 47.
19 Model 454 REF . NO . P ART NO . DESCRIPTION 1 686-0111 Belt Cover Brkt. Ass’y 2 710-0237 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x.62" Lg. 3 710-0412 Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x.75" Lg. 4 710-0502A Hex Wash.TT-Sems Screw 3/8-16 x 1.250" Lg. 5 710-0152 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.
MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.
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