Cub Cadet 8404 - Manual (Page 275)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10-3 D615-W03 May-2003
1. ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION
1.1 INSTRUMENT GAUGE
615WA01B
(1) Tachometer
(2) Temperature Gauge
(3) Fuel Gauge
(4) PTO On Indicator
(5) Engine Coolant Low Level Warning lamp
(6) Differential Lock Operation lamp
(7) Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp
(8) Battery Charge Warning Lamp
(9) Grow Plug Indicator
(10) Hydraulic Filter Warning Lamp
(11) Upward Indicator
(12) Parking Brake Indicator
(13) 4WD Lamp
(14, 15) Turning Signal Indicator
A. TACHOMETER (1)
Registers engine RPM (Revolutions per minute.) The gauge is marked in increments of 1000 and returns to zero
when the engine is not running. The tachometer is driven mechanically by the cable type drive shaft, which is
engaged in hour meter unit of engine.
B. HOUR METER (1)
Records the hours and portions of hours that tractor has been operated. Use the hourmeter as a guide to
determine hourly service and maintenance intervals. If the engine is operated in approx. 2000RPM of engine
speed for an hour, 1 hour of hour meter will be accumulated. The lowest numbers on white ground indicate one
tenth of an hour.
C. TEMPERATURE GAUGE (2)
Indicates coolant temperature. It is activated when the key switch is turned to the “ON” position. If the needle
registers in the green range of the gauge, this indicates a normal operating temperature. If the needle moves to
the red portion of the gauge, this indicates an over heated condition. In this case, stop the tractor engine imme-
diately and investigate the cause.
D. FUEL GAUGE (3)
Indicates the amount of diesel fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge is activated when the key switch is in the
“ON” position.