Cub Cadet Challenger 400LX Operation Manual - Page 2

To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Utility Vehicle. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the vehicle. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your vehicle. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the vehicle, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the vehicle, its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator's Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this vehicle can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer's web site. If you have any problems or questions concerning the vehicle, phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times. Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position. Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Controls & Features 7 Operation 10 Maintenance Chart 13 Maintenance & Service 14 Troubleshooting 18 Specifications 20 Accessories 21 Warranty Back Cover Record Product Information Before setting up and operating your new vehicle, please locate the model plate on the vehicle and record the information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate under the operator's seat. Flip the seat forward to view the model plate. This information will be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site or with your local Cub Cadet dealer. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Product Registration and Customer Support Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department Please register your product on our website, www.cubcadet.com. If you have difficulty assembling this product, have questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine, want to order replacement parts/attachments/accessories, or want to view an online How-To video; you can seek help from the experts. Have your full model number and serial number ready. Choose from the options below: ◊ Web: www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/service-and-parts ◊ Phone: (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Mail: Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2