Cub Cadet 6284 manual

S ERIES 6000 CUB CADET LLC P .O . BO X 361131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-0019 [ www .cubcadet.com ] IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RU LES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAR EFULLY Warning : This unit is equippe d with an internal combu stion engine and should not be used on or near any un improved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covere d land unless the engine’s ex[...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER ...... ................ ................... ................ ................. ................ ................ ........ .. 2 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION .. ................ ................... ................ ................ ................. 2 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFO RMATION . ...................[...]

3 www.cubcadet.com CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136 DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684 Model Number Mfg. Date XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX RECOR DING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION Product identification plates are pr ovided for major comp onents of your tracto r. The numbers on these plates are important if you r tractor sh[...]

4 IMPOR T ANT SAFE OPERA TION PRA CTICES W ARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN TH IS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN [...]

5 • Maintain the weight ba lance of the tractor. Install front end weight s to counterbalance heavy implements attach ed to the three point hitch. Do not operate the tractor with a light front end. • Any towed vehicle with a to tal weight exceeding that of the tractor should be equippe d its own braking system that is opera tional from the trac[...]

6 • To prevent injury, do not adjust, unclog, clean, or service PTO driven equipment while the tractor engine is running. • Make certain all PTO shields are always installed. 5. SAFETY FRAME (ROPS) Your tractor is equipped wit h a rollover protective structure (ROPS) which must be maintained in a fully functional conditio n. Use care when drivi[...]

7 SAFETY LABELS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. KNOW THE OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OPERATORS'S MANUAL AND ON THE TRACTOR . 2. MOVE THROTTLE TO MID POSI TION AND DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. 3. TURN KEY TO THE START POSITION. 1. DISENGAGE PTO AND SET PARKING BRAKE. 2. MOVE THROTTLE CONTR OL TO MID POSITION AND TURN KEY OFF . • GO UP AND DOWN [...]

8 SAFETY LABELS (Cont.) WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW A NY OF THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE C AN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR, OR OTHER PERSONS. To avoid personal injury, keep PTO shield in place. Disen g a g e PTO and stop en g ine before servicin g tractor, or implements, or attachin g or detachin g implements. Pull only from draw bar. pullin g from[...]

9 SECTION 1: CONTR OLS AND FEA TURES FLOORBOARD AND DASH PANEL MOU NTED CONTROLS Figure 1 A B C D E F G H J K L M Steering Wheel PTO Switc h Throttle Handle Ignition Switch Brake Pedal Forward/Reverse Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Differential Lock Pedal Parking Brake Lever Hazard Light Switch Headlight Switch Instrument Panel * Steering Wheel and Se[...]

10 NOTE: References to LEFT a nd RIGHT indicate that side of the tractor when facing forward while seated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT indicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, th e drawbar end. A. Steering Wheel The steering wheel is cente red on the dash panel. It is used to ch ange the direc tion (left or rig ht) of the tracto[...]

11 H. Differential Loc k Pedal Figure 6 Located at the rear of the left floor b oard, the differential lock pedal en gages the transmission differential lock. The differential lock is used to gain additional trac- tion when operating the tr actor on wet or loos e soil. When the pedal is depressed, the rear axle differ- ential is locked and the re a[...]

12 M. Instrument P anel Figure 10 1. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge monitors the fuel leve l in the fuel tank. The needle pointing to the right indicates a full tank. The ignition switch must be in the ON position to activate the fuel ga uge. 2. T achometer The tachometer shows the e ngine speed in revolu- tions per minu te (RPM). Optim al engine operat[...]

13 FENDER MOUNTED CONRTOLS AND FEATURES Figure 11 A B M D E F G H H J K G C L N J A. Fuel Fill Cap The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender beside the operator’s seat. W ARNING: N ever fill the fuel tank to the top of the filler neck. Expansion could result in ov erflow, allowing highly flammable fuel to come in contact with t he operator.[...]

14 E. T ransmission Hi/Lo Ran g e Shift Le ver The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the right fender. The lever has two speed range settin gs and a neutral position. The lever must be shifted into either the high or low range prior to de pressing the forward/reverse p edal to drive the tracto r. Push the lever to the right side of the slot to [...]

15 SECTION 2: OPERA TION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (R OPS) This tractor is equipped with a foldable Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. When used together they a re effective in reducing injuries to the operator in the even t of an accidental tractor rollover. The safety provided by the ROPS is minimized if the seat be lt is no[...]

16 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection o f the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your autho rized Cub Cadet Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully depr[...]

17 STARTING THE ENGINE W ARNING: A lways sit in the operator’s seat when starting the tractor, Never attempt to start the engine while standing beside the tractor. W ARNING: Never use starting fluids, such as ether, as a st arting aid. Severe engine damage or fire could result. • Check the engine o il and coolant levels. • Operator must be si[...]

18 • Turn the ignitio n key to the “OFF” position and remove the ke y from the ignition switch. NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental starting or battery discharge if the equip ment is left unattended. DRIVING THE TRACTOR W ARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces- sive speed and sudden stops. Do not leave the s[...]

19 Figure 15 W ARNING: The forward/reverse pedal will not operate when the park ing brake is engaged. Do not attempt to force the pedal when the parking brake is engaged; this could cause prema ture wear or damage to the drive link age. USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER W ARNING: The tractor must be stopped before engaging or disen gag- ing the tra[...]

20 USING THE HYDRAULIC LIFT LEVER The hydraulic lift system provides power for raising and positioning three point hitch a nd belly mounted equipment. The system’s p osition control feature maintains the selecte d height or depth of the equipment. When the hydr aulic lift lever is moved to a higher or lower setting, the system repositions the equ[...]

21 Figure 20 • Push the bottom of the switch downward to disengage the PTO. IMPORTANT : Normally th e PTO will not operate when the tr actor is driven in the reverse direction. The PTO re verse override switch must be depressed to ope rate the PTO while traveling in rever se. USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH The PTO reverse override switch, [...]

22 USING THE THREE POINT HITCH W ARNING: Always disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and s et the parking brake before dis mounting the tractor to connect, disconnect, or adjust three point hitch mounted implements. Use the rear three point hitch system to attach three point mounted impleme nts, which are normally driven by the rear PTO. Using the p[...]

23 Figure 24 ON DEMAND FOUR WHEEL DRIVE The On Demand Four Wheel Drive syste m automatically delivers po wer to the front axle whenever the need for addit ional traction is sensed by the transmission. No acti on from the operator is required for en gagement. TRACTOR WEIGHTING When implements ar e installed on either the front or rear of the tra cto[...]

24 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SEAT For the comfort of the o perator, a single lever adjustable seat is provided to set the fo re to aft position of the seat. Adjust the seat to the most comfortable position that allow s you to operate all controls an d pedals. W ARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving, as this could caus[...]

25 • The length of the up per hitch link is normally determined by the design of ea ch implement. To adjust the upper hitch link, loosen the lock- ing lever and turn the adjustment tube as shown in Figure 28. Afte r the appropriate length is attained, tighten th e locking lever. If correctly adjusted, the upper hitch link will be parallel or near[...]

26 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The tractor br akes are adjusted at the factory and should experience minimal wear if the tractor is operated norma lly. However, all brake pad s are subject to wear and at some point the brake linkage may have to be adjusted. Check the brake linkage as follows: • Place the tractor on a level surface. • Stop the tractor [...]

27 SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE The service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrica- tion and maintena nce is a vital part of that care. Using the Lubrication and Ma intenance Chart as a guide, mon itor the ho urmeter on t he instrumen t panel to ensure the r equired maintenance proce- dures are performed. Th[...]

28 LUBRICA TION AND MAINTENANCE CHART (ILLUSTRATION) 11 19 1 2 5 3 4 5 5 8 6 6 7 9 10 14 14 17 12 18 16 13 16 16 16 15 18 23 22 9 20 21[...]

29 LUBRICA TION AND MAINTENANCE CHART † More often when operating under dusty condi tions Ref. No. Operation to be P erformed Service Inter vals Before each us e Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 200 Hours Every 250 Hours Every 300 Hours Every 500 Hours Every 1000 Hours Before Storage 1 Check Engine Oil Le vel •[...]

30 ACCESSING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT W ARNING: If the tractor has been recently opera ted, engine surfaces (including the radiator) will be HOT. Allow the engine to cool before open- ing the hood, or use extreme caution to avoid burns when the hood is open. To raise the hood , locate the latch release lever in the hood notch at the front of the trac[...]

31 BATTERY REMOVAL W ARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related acces sories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hand s after handling. The battery is located a t the front of the tractor beneath the hood, just forward of the rad iator. To remove the battery: • Open the tractor ho od as described in the previous sub-section. • Remove the tw[...]

32 HEAD LIGHT BULB REP LACEMENT The tractor is equipped wit h f our headlight bulbs. If one of the bulbs shoul d burn out, replace the bulb as follows: • Fully raise the hood so that the hood prop cylinders hold the hood in the raised position. • Pull both locking tabs of the wire harness plu g away from the bu lb/socket assembly and unplug the[...]

33 Check ing/Replacing Fuses The main fuse in the tract or wire har ness protects the tractor’s entire elec trical sy stem. A blown main fuse will prevent battery current from passing though the harness. If all the tractor’s electrical functions are disable, check the main fuse. The timer fuse pr otects the glow plug timer from amperage spikes.[...]

34 Hazard Light Fla sher Relay The flasher relay controls th e on / off flashing of the hazard lights. If the hazard lights do not function properly, the flasher relay is probably faulty. Replace the relay as follows: • Remove the dash panel insert by removing the two screws. Refer to Figure 41. • Pull the wire harness from the dash opening. Cu[...]

35 CHANGING TRANSMISSION / HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL Change the hydrosta tic transmission / hydraulic system oil and filters after every 200 hour s of operation. The dry capacity of the transmission/ hydraulic system is ap proximately 26 quarts. Change the transmission/hydraulic system oil as follows: • Operate the tractor for a sho rt period to warm [...]

36 NOTE: A large volume o f oil may drai n from the transmission while performin g the 25 hour change of the oil filters. If collected in a clean container and kept free of debris, this oil may be reused in the transmission / hydraulic system. Perform the INITIAL chang e of the transmission and hydraulic system oil filters as follows: • Remove an[...]

37 Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Check the oil level at the two final reduction gear case fill plugs. • Locate the fill plugs approximately midway up on the front of the right and left gear cases. See Figure 47. • Remove the fill plugs and check that the oil level is at the bottom edge of the fill port opening. Figure 47 • If the oil le[...]

38 LUBRICATION OF MAIN DRIVE SHAFT Lubricate both ends of the main drive shaft after every 50 hours of operation as fo llows: • The front end of the d rive shaft ca n be accessed from under the hoo d, and the rear end by removing the six screws and the center fender cover. The drive shaft can also be accessed from the underside of the tractor. NO[...]

39 • DO NOT place any part of your body bene ath the tractor or start th e tractor engine while the tractor is raised off the groun d with a jack. TRACTOR STORAGE If your tractor is not going to be op erated for an extended period of time (thir ty days to approxi- mately six months), the tractor should be prepare d for storage. Store the tractor [...]

40 SECTION 5: ENGINE MAINTENANCE W ARNIN G: Use care when servicing any component in the engine area . If the engine has recently been operated, components will be hot and could cause burns. Allow the engine to cool before servicing. W ARNING: Before servicing the engine, place the trac tor on a level surface, stop the engine, engage the parking br[...]

41 ADDING ENGINE OIL W ARNING: Never overfill the engine crankcase. T he engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the crankcase is below the “ADD” mark or over the “FULL” mark o n the dipstick. For best results, fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as opposed to adding a given quantity of oil. Always check the level on the dip[...]

42 • Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise using an automotive type filter wrench to loosen. See Figure 55. Figure 55 • Reinstall the drain plu g in the engine and clean up any res idual oil. Refer to Figure 54. • Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gaske t of the new oil filter. Thread the filter on by hand until the gasket [...]

43 • Start the engine and allow it to run for a short period. Sto p the engine. • Recheck the coolant level in the overflow reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the reservoir ca p. INSPECTION OF COOLING SYSTEM HOSES Check the cooling system hose s and fan belt for any cracks or deterioration after every 100 hours of operation. Check for lo[...]

44 • Pull the air cleaner element from the housing. See Figure 58. Figure 58 • Lightly blow or brush loose debris from the air cleaner element. Clean any debris from the housing. • Inspect the paper pleats of the cleaner element for damage and dirt. In spect the sealing surface on the inne r end of th e element for deteriorat ion or damage. R[...]

45 • Clamp the fuel line just to the rear of the f uel filter. See Figure 60. Figure 60 • Open the filter drain and drain the filter into the container below. Close the filter drain. • Turn the filter approximat ely 1/4 turn counter- clockwise (as viewed from bo ttom) to align the unlock icons. Refe r to Figure 60. • Pull the filter cartrid[...]

46 SECTION 6: SPECIFICATIONS Engine Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caterpillar Horsepower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

47 SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic Lift System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Pu mp-Gear Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position Contr ol Lever Pump Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

48 SECTION 7: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES When purchasing you r tractor, you probably had it equipped for your particular needs at that time. You may later wish to obtain add itional equipment or accessories to perform othe r tasks. Refer to the chart below for a list of option al equipment and accessories cu rrently available through your C[...]

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Proper maintenance of your Cub Cade t equipment is the owner’ s responsibility. Follow the instructions i n your owner’s manual for correct lubrican ts and maintenance schedu le. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of genuin e Cub Cadet parts and quality lubricants and filters for your equip ment’s engine, transmission, chassis and [...]