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Horn Switch 

(Optional)

The horn switch is located on the right side of the dash 
panel. Push button to activate horn.

12V Power Outlet

The 12V power outlet is located on the right side of the 

dash panel. It is used for the convenience of plugging in 

accessories that require a power source with a maximum 
load of 5 amps at 12 volts. See Figure 3. 

Cargo Box Electric  

Lift Switch 

(Optional)

If equipped, the cargo box electric lift switch is located 

on the right side of the dash panel. It activates lift to raise 

and lower cargo box. See Figure 3.

Rear Power Outlet Switch 

(Optional)

If equipped, the rear power outlet switch is located on the 
right side of the dash panel. It turns power on and off for 
the rear outlet. See Figure 3.

Warning Light Cluster

The warning light cluster is located in the middle of 
the dash panel. See Figure 4. There are four warning 
lights: alternator discharge light (Battery), parking 
brake light, engine oil pressure light, and low fuel light. 
The engine oil pressure light activates when engine 
has low oil pressure. The alternator discharge light will 
indicate that the alternator is not charging. The low fuel 
light activates when fuel is low in tank. The parking light 
indicates that the parking brake is engaged. 

Gearshift Switches

The gearshift switches are located on the right side of 
the dash panel next to the gear lights.  When pushing the 
appropriate switch for forward, neutral, or reverse, the 
brake pedal must be depressed. See Figure 2 for Brake 
Pedal location.

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Know Your 

Utility Vehicle

WARNING

Never leave a running 

machine unattended. 

Always set parking 

brake, stop engine 

and remove key to 

prevent unintended 

starting.

Never operate 

this vehicle while 

under the influence 

of alcohol or drugs. 
Doing so can result 

in serious personal 

injury or death.

NOTE: 

The shift controller will 

return the transmission 

to neutral when the key 

is turned off. If the lever 

under the cargo box is 

not in neutral it must be 

manually returned to 

neutral to start engine. 

Gear Lights

The gear lights are located on the right side of the dash 
panel. See Figure 3. Once a gear is selected, a gear 
light, or a combination of gear lights, will illuminate. If 
the vehicle has not shifted properly, or there is a shifting 
issue, the lights will flash for 5 seconds and an audible 
tone will sound. During this time a shift will not be 
allowed, however, once the lights stop flashing, shifting 
will be allowed. Refer to SECTION 9: Electric Shift 
Fault Codes and/or SECTION 10: Troubleshooting to 
determine the failure mode.

Hour Meter 

The hour meter is located in the center of the warning 
light cluster. It reads the elapsed time engine has run.  
See Figure 4.

Choke Knob

The choke knob is located on the left side of the dash 
panel. The choke is used when starting a cold engine. 
It enrichens the fuel mixture for cold weather starting.  
See Figure 1.

Differential Lock Switch

The differential lock knob is located on the left side of 
the dash panel. When pulled, the differential knob locks 
the differential so both drive wheels will pull equally 
when rear wheels start to slip. To disengage, push the 
differential lock knob in. See Figure 1 for location. 

Cup Holders

The cup holders are located between the seats. They 

are designed for the use of non-alco-
holic beverages.

WARNING:  Never operate this 
vehicle while under the influence of 
alcohol or drugs. Doing so can result 

P

Figure 3

Cargo Box Electric 

Lift Switch 

(Optional

)

Rear Power Outlet Switch 

(Optional)

12-Volt Power 

Outlet

Key Switch

Gear 

Lights

Figure 4

P

Hour Meter

Summary of Contents for Sportsman Forest 800

Page 1: ...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 available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 CU...

Page 2: ...ave any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit contact the retailer from which you purchased this vehicle To find a Cub Cadet Dealer nearest you choose from the options below 1 Visit www cubcadet com to search for a service dealer nearest you using your zip code You will also find many useful suggestions and tips 2 Phone our dealer locator number toll free at 1 877 ...

Page 3: ...nce Do not tow heavy loads on slopes over a 5º incline S32162 WARNING CARGO BOX LOAD CAPACITY MAX 800 Lb Spread load evenly Secure load to prevent movement Go slow Avoid sudden starts and stops which could cause load to shift Do not load above height of this panel Load could shift forward injuring driver or passenger No riders in cargo box or anywhere other than seats WARNING RIDERS CAN FALL OFF A...

Page 4: ...y be struck or pulled from the unit which could result in serious injury 22 Improper use of the vehicle or failure to properly maintain it could result in decreased vehicle performance or personal injury 23 Engine must be stopped when cleaning servicing adjusting repairing or installing attachments on utility vehicle 24 After striking foreign objects stop the unit and shut off the engine Inspect f...

Page 5: ...ld cause load to shift Cargo Box Lift 1 Stop vehicle on level ground and set Parking Brake before raising cargo box 2 On manual lift units unload cargo box before raising cargo box 3 Do not operate vehicle with cargo box in raised position 4 Do not operate vehicle with cargo box latch unlatched Always re latch upon manually lowering cargo box When using optional electric lift a Stay in driver s se...

Page 6: ...e brake pedal is located on the left side of the floor beneath the dash panel Remove foot from accelerator pedal apply pressure to the brake pedal evenly until vehicle slows down and stops See Figure 2 Parking Brake Latch The parking brake latch is located on the dash panel to the right of the steering wheel It holds the brake in the engaged position for parking See Figure 1 To engage the parking ...

Page 7: ...er operate this vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Doing so can result in serious personal injury or death NOTE The shift controller will return the transmission to neutral when the key is turned off If the lever under the cargo box is not in neutral it must be manually returned to neutral to start engine Gear Lights The gear lights are located on the right side of the dash pane...

Page 8: ...a gas spring Manually remove the contents of the cargo box before lifting the cargo box Push the release latch down and lift up the cargo box Once the cargo box is in the raised position access to the engine is possible If equipped with a electrical lift the cargo box can be raised to dump cargo See Figure 7 IMPORTANT Do not exceed the vehicle s Total Load Capacity of 1 200 lb which includes drive...

Page 9: ...position The engine should NOT crank 6 Turn key switch to STOP 7 Lower and re latch the cargo box 8 Keep engine compartment clean and be sure fan or flywheel screens remains installed and clean Starting Engine 1 Sit in the operator s seat and place key switch in STOP position 2 Lock parking brake 3 Put into neutral 4 Pull out the choke knob if engine is cold 5 Turn key to the START position 6 Rele...

Page 10: ...and pull knob The differential will then lock giving continu ous power to both rear wheels While in the pulled position the differential lock will remain engaged IMPORTANT Engage the differential when the left and right side wheels are turning at slightly different speeds WARNING To avoid transaxle damage injury or turf damage go slow when operating vehicle with differential lock engaged as steeri...

Page 11: ... box is raised Do not allow rear wheel to hang over the edge of a loading dock or ravine The cargo box weight may shift over center and vehicle could tip over backwards A loaded cargo box can be very heavy Do not attempt to dump a loaded cargo box unless vehicle is equipped with an electric lift option The utility vehicle may become unstable if the cargo box is loaded incorrectly Avoid loose and s...

Page 12: ...ce free Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery Warm to 60 degrees F 16 degrees C Do not smoke near battery and wear eye protection and gloves when handling battery Charge battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances Cle...

Page 13: ... stand in front or over tire assembly when inflating Using an unstable lifting device and vehicle support may result in bodily injury Use a safe lifting device and supports to work on raised vehicle If the vehicle has not been put into use for an extended period of time charge the battery with an automotive type 12 volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps Replacing Headlights The headlig...

Page 14: ...5 lb ft using a torque wrench IMPORTANT Overtightening front wheel can result in bearing damage Changing Transaxle Oil WARNING The fluid for your transmis sion has been specially formulated to ensure the safe and proper operation of your vehicle When changing the transmission fluid replace it with 80 90 Weight Oil Failure to use 80 90 Weight Oil may result in a failure of the drive system which co...

Page 15: ... a normal manner 8 Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary Adjusting Throttle Pedal The throttle pedal assembly can be adjusted for comfort slightly higher or lower by lining up the holes of the lower pedal assembly with either the upper two or lower two holes of the upper pedal assembly See Figure 23 Cleaning The body panels are scratch and impact resistant automotive quality ABS plastic The...

Page 16: ...6 100 Bed Lift Adapter Kit 39A 127 100 Universal Spreader Mounting Bracket 39A 130 100 NOTE Some of these accessories may come already equipped on your vehicle If they are not equipped they may be ordered through your local Cub Cadet service dealer For parts or accessories contact your local Cub Cadet dealer To locate the dealer nearest you call 877 282 8684 or log onto www cubcadet com Before Eac...

Page 17: ...ion Ratio Low 56 98 1 High 12 72 1 Rear Axle Housing Welded Steel Operation BrakeType 7 Self Adjusting Drum Rear Only Parking Brake Foot Operated Steering Rack Pinion Dimensions Length Width 109 5 62 0 Tread Center 50 25 Height Overall 41 0 Wheelbase 77 0 Weight Incl Fuel Fluids 1 076 lb Ground Clearance Under Transaxle 6 5 Ground Clearance Under Foot Platform 10 5 Turn Clearance Circle 21 0 ft Be...

Page 18: ...The gear selected was forward look at F in Gear Selected row The Light Code flashed on the instrument panel is RF which corresponds with Fault code 3 Looking up code 3 in the Fault Codes Defined section will list the potential problems If the solution is not obvious contact your dealer for service Terms and Definitions ESM Electronic Shift Module Neutral Sensor in the neutral position the sensor is...

Page 19: ...verse if there was mechanical binding or loss of vacuum Action D Vehicle is in NEUTRAL and operator attempts a shift to FORWARD This lets the operator know the vehicle was supposed to go to forward and it probably did but it was not verified because the Neutral Sensor never opened due to mechanical binding or a damaged sensor Code 3 FORWARD and REVERSE lights flash Action E Vehicle is in FWD or RE...

Page 20: ...ot adjusted properly or dirty Engine oil viscosity too heavy Spark plug is fouled Faulty spark plug or wire Loose or corroded electrical connections Stale or improper fuel Choke not being used or adjusted incorrectly Faulty spark plug Stale or dirty fuel Plugged fuel filter Faulty coil or wire Poor quality fuel or methanol Very hot weather conditions Fuel tank vent plugged Dirt in fuel filter Loos...

Page 21: ...attery Low engine speed Faulty voltage regulator Faulty battery Faulty alternator Grounded wire in circuit Faulty bulb Faulty wiring Faulty sensor Battery will not take a charge Dead battery Loose or corroded connections Sulfated or worn out battery Fluid level low Engine loses power Engine overheating Too much oil in engine Faulty spark plug Fuel supply being restricted Fuel filter plugged Fuel l...

Page 22: ...s not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through CUB CADET S authorized channels of export distribution Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchant abil...

Page 23: ...rior 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 distribu tion e Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts f Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer g Transportation charge...

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