Cub Cadet 454, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...em 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 availa...

Page 2: ... from the experts Choose from the options below Visit cubcadet com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the three options reproduced here Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available To reach the Customer Dealer Referral Line please call 1 877 282 8684 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to ...

Page 3: ...her foreign objects which could be tripped over and cause personal injury 2 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals 3 Disengage clutch levers and shift if provided into neutral N before starting the engine 4 Never leave this machine unattended with the e...

Page 4: ...the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 21 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer for assistance Telephone 1 877 282 8684 for the name of your nearest dealer Maintenance And Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at freque...

Page 5: ...5 SECTION 2 LOOSE PARTS Handle Assembly Depth Stake Assembly Control Rod NOTE Cable tie not shown ...

Page 6: ...nder the tine shield and up through the tine shield assembly as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 Insert clevis pin through the tine shield and the second hole from top of the depth stake Secure with hairpin clip Insert hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake assembly Place flat washer on hex bolt and thread T knob onto the hex bolt See Figure 1 Tighten securely Tip the tiller back down so it rests...

Page 7: ...hrough the indicator bracket on the shift cover and secure with hairpin clip that was removed in step 1 See Figure 5 Insert the longer end of the control rod through the hole in the gear selector handle and secure with hairpin clip See Figure 6 Figure 5 Checking The Clutch Adjustment IMPORTANT Service the engine with oil and gasoline before checking this adjustment Refer to the separate engine man...

Page 8: ...throttle It is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor when starting a cold engine See Engine manual for further information Gear Selection Handle The gear selection handle is located in the center of the handle on the tiller It is used to select NEUTRAL REVERSE or one of the FORWARD modes see below Pull or push the handle so that the indicator on top of shift cover points to the operati...

Page 9: ...ing the tiller be certain to check the clutch adjustment as described in Checking the Clutch Adjustment section of Assembly Instructions To Stop Engine Move throttle control to the STOP position Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidentally starting while equipment is unattended NOTE After the first ten hours of operation recheck the clutch adjustment Refer to Checking the Clutch A...

Page 10: ...nded the garden be tilled twice lengthwise then widthwise to pulverize the soil SECTION 6 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Handle Adjustment The handle height may be adjusted Refer to the Know Your Tiller section for details of handle adjustment Belt Tension Adjustment Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt Adjustment is needed if the tines or wheels s...

Page 11: ...that the air cleaner should be serviced To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit IMPORTANT Never run your engine without air cleaner completely assembled The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset every 25 hours of engine operation Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each tiller season check engine manual for correct plug type a...

Page 12: ...od longer than 30 days the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller thoroughly Lubricate the tiller as described in the lubrication instructions We do not recommend the use of pressure washers to clean your unit They may cause damage to pulleys bearings or the engine The use of pressure washers will result in shortened lif...

Page 13: ...uel stabi lizer is used Clear vent Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Engine over heats Engine oil level low Dirty air cleaner Air flow restricted Carburetor not adjusted properly Fill crankcase with proper oil Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Refer to the engine manual packed with...

Page 14: ...14 SECTION 11 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 454 ...

Page 15: ...50 Lg 33 736 0163 Thrust Wash 1 03 I D x 1 62 34 736 0351 Fl Wash 76 I D X 1 5 O D 35 736 0407 Bell Wash 45 I D X 1 0 36 736 0518 Thrust Wash 445 x 1 92 x 060 37 736 3088 Fl Wash 635 I D x 1 59 O D 40 738 0645 Detent Shaft 1 2 Dia 41 738 0648 Jack Shaft 625 x 2 385 42 738 1013 Jack Shaft 625 x 5 0 43 741 0124 Ball Bearing 44 741 0420 Flange Bearing 1 0 x 2 5 x 1 38 45 741 0421 Flange Bearing 75 x ...

Page 16: ... 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 12 12 38 21 22 67 70 70 68 69 71 ...

Page 17: ...36 786 0113 Tine Shield Hinge Flap 37 786 0176 R H Handle Brkt 38 786 0177 L H Handle Brkt 39 786 0178 Tine Shield 40 786 0179 Tine Shield Brkt 41 786 0180 Tine Shield Scraper Bracket 42 686 0109 Shift Crank Ass y 44 710 1017 Screw 1 4 14 x 625 46 715 0120 Spirol Pin 3 16 x 1 00 49 784 0208C Shift Cover 50 711 0415 Clevis Pin 51 712 3054 Hex Nut 3 8 24 Thd 53 742 0305 13 Dia Articulating Tine 54 7...

Page 18: ...18 Model 454 18 17 24 19 27 46 45 12 26 9 6 1 8 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 ...

Page 19: ...8 786 0193 Idler Belt Keeper 29 634 0234 RH Wheel Ass y Comp 16 0 x 4 0 634 0235 LH Wheel Ass y Comp 16 0 x 4 0 734 0808 Tire Only 16 0 x 4 0 30 634 0108 Wheel Rim Ass y Comp 31 734 0255 Air Valve 32 711 1017 Clevis Pin 33 714 0104 Internal Cotter Pin 34 710 0515 Hex Hd Cap Screw 1 2 20 x 3 50 Gr 5 35 712 0333 Hex Nut 1 2 20 Thd Gr 2 36 786 0343 Counterweight 37 736 0326 Fl Wash 510 I D x 1 0 O D ...

Page 20: ...ts and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through Cub Cadet s authorized channels of export distribution e Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts f Service completed by someone other than an authorized ...