Cub Cadet J466, Operator'S Manual

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Engaging 4x4

The 4x4 switch is located on the right side of the dash 
panel. See 

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1.  To engage, stop or slow vehicle speed and push up 

on the switch. All four wheels will now continue to 
have power.

IMPORTANT

: Engage the 4x4 feature as the first option 

when stuck in mud or similar situation where two wheel 
drive is ineffective at moving vehicle.

2.  If still unable to move vehicle with the 4x4 engaged, 

disengage 4x4 by pushing down on the switch and 
engaging the differential lock as described below.

Engaging Differential Lock

The differential lock lever is located in the center console 
between the seats.  See 

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1.  To engage, stop vehicle, place into Neutral, and 

pull the lever rearward. The differential will then lock 
and remain so until it is disengaged, giving continuous 
power to both rear wheels.

IMPORTANT:

 Engage the differential as the last option 

when stuck in mud or similar situation or when the left 
and right side wheels are turning at slightly different 
speeds.

WARNING: To avoid transmission damage, 
injury, or turf damage, go slow when operat-
ing vehicle with differential lock engaged 
as steering response is noticeably reduced. 
Also, do not drive the unit with the differen-
tial lock engaged on concrete, asphalt or any 
high traction surfaces.

Disengaging Differential Lock

1.  To disengage the differential lock, stop the unit, place 

in Neutral, and push the lever forward. 

Raising & Lowering Cargo Box

WARNING: To prevent the possibility of 
bodily injury from unintentional lowering 
of the cargo box, be sure vehicle is on 
a level and stable surface and parking 

brake is locked before raising cargo box.

Manual Lift

1.  Park the vehicle safely on level ground and set 

parking brake.

2.  Empty cargo by hand and unlatch cargo box by 

pulling up on the cargo latch.

3.  While holding the latch down, lift the cargo box.
4.  Lower and allow bed to re-latch cargo box before 

operating unit.

Electric Lift 

(Optional)

1.  Park the vehicle safely and turn key to the RUN 

position. 

2.  Raise cargo box by pressing and holding top of 

electric lift switch. Release switch when box is at 
desired dump height or when maximum height is 
reached. 

NOTE:  A ratcheting noise will indicate cargo box is at 
full extension. The same noise will also be heard when 
cargo box is at the full down position. If lift capacity 
of the power lift is exceeded, a ratcheting will also be 
heard.

3.  To lower cargo box, push on bottom of electric lift 

switch. Turn ignition switch to the STOP position.

Dumping Load 

From Cargo Box

1.  Back up the vehicle to the dump site and apply 

parking brake. 

2.  Unlatch the tailgate from cargo box.
3.  If using an electric lift, raise cargo box to dump load 

and lower box when empty.

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WARNING

Operating

Your

Utility

Vehicle

To avoid transmission 

damage, injury, or 

turf damage, go slow 

when operating vehicle 

with differential lock 

engaged as steering 

response is noticeably 

reduced.

To prevent the possibil-

ity of bodily injury from 

unintentional lowering 

of the cargo box, be 

sure vehicle is on a 

level and stable sur-

face and parking brake 

is locked before raising 

cargo box.

Do not stop or start 
suddenly when going 
uphill or downhill. Be 
especially cautious 
when changing direc-
tion on slopes. Apply 
brakes when going 
down slopes to main-
tain control of vehicle.