Cub Cadet 8454 manual Top Link, Lifting Rods, Check Links

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Top Link

Use holes A or B in the top link holder for the top link when attaching non draft sensitive implements. See Figure 34.

Use holes B or C in the top link holder for the top link when attaching draft sensitive implements.

Use hole A for the top link when transporting implements.

A

TOP LINK

HOLDER

B

C

Figure 34

Adjust the length of the top link following the information provided in the implement owner’s manual.

When an implement is not attached, pivot the center link upward and store in the top link hook on the tractor.

Lifting Rods

WARNING: Before disconnecting a lift rod from the lower link, stop the engine and lower the attached equipment to the ground. Ensure the attached equipment is safely supported and relieve any residual pressure from the hydraulic system by moving the hydraulic lift control levers fully rearward and forward several times.

Following the information provided in the implement owner’s manual, attach the left lift rod to the lower link using one of the three holes provided in the lift rod. Remove the internal cotter pin and clevis pin to adjust the left lift rod. See Figure 35.

LEFT

LIFT

LINK

Upper Hole

Middle Hole

Lower Hole

Figure 35

Loosen the jam nut on the right lift rod and adjust its length as necessary to level the two lower links. Re-tighten the jam nut. See Figure 36.

Jam Nut

Adjustment

Tube

Check

Links

Check Link Pins

Figure 36

Check Links

Remove the pins and adjust the length of the check links to limit, or increase, the side to side movement of the lower links as suggested in the implement owner’s manual.

WARNING: Keep the guard around the PTO shaft in place at all times. Replace the PTO shaft cap when the shaft is not in use.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Recording Model and Serial Number Information Tractor Model PlateEngine Information Transmission InformationImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationPage Page Children Slope OperationDo not Service Safety Frame RopsOperating the PTO Page Safety Labels Safety Labels Switches and Dash Mounted Controls Controls and FeaturesIgnition Switch Light Switch Turn Signal SwitchHazard Lamp Switch PTO SwitchHand Throttle Lever Forward/Reverse Shift LeverInstrument Panel Tachometer Hourmeter Clutch Pedal Floor Board and Fender Mounted ControlsBrake Pedals Right and Left Foot Throttle Main Shift LeverHi-Lo Range Shift Lever Auxiliary Hydraulics LeverDifferential Lock Pedal Front Wheel Drive LeverHydraulic Control Levers Seat Adjustment Lever PTO Safety SwitchBrake Pedal Lock Operation Rollover Protective Structure RopsPRE-STARTING Checks Fueling the TractorNEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Driving the TractorStopping the Tractor Driving on Slopes Turning the TractorDriving on Roadways Check While Operating Travel SpeedsUsing the Front Wheel Drive Using the Differential LockUsing the Position Control and Draft Control Levers Using the Drawbar Using the Three Point HitchGround Penetration w/Draft Control and Position Surface Penetration w/Draft Control OnlyLifting Rods Top LinkCheck Links Using Remote Hydraulics Tractor WeightingAdjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjusting Front AxleBrake Adjustment Adjusting the FAN Belt TensionClutch Adjustment Adjusting the Micro Switch Height To AdjustAdjusting Wheel Tread Checking Steering Wheel Lubrication Table MaintenanceGeneral Information Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment Fuel SystemServicing the Fuel Filter Bleeding the Fuel SystemChecking the Fuel Lines Checking the Engine Oil Level Engine OIL and OIL FilterAdding Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil and Filter Checking the Transmission Oil Level Transmission OIL and OIL FilterChanging the Transmission Oil and Filter Servicing the Front Axle Checking the Front Axle Oil LeverAdding Front Axle Oil Changing the Front Axle OilServicing the AIR Cleaner Draining the Clutch HousingServicing the Cooling System Checking and Cleaning Radiator ScreenChecking and Adding Coolant Checking the Radiator Hoses Changing the CoolantLubricating the Tractor Top Link Holder Lube Fitting Steering Cylinder Servicing the Battery General Battery InformationBattery Removal Battery MaintenanceRe-charging the Battery Battery StorageServicing the Electrical System Fuses Fuse BoxTire Maintenance Main Slow Blow FuseTractor Storage Engine Troubleshooting TroubleshootingWhen Engine is Difficult To Start When Output Is Insufficient When Color of Exhaust Is Especially BadWhen Engine Suddenly Stops When the Engine Must Be Stopped ImmediatelyTractor Troubleshooting When Tractor Does Not Move While Engine Is RunningBattery Troubleshooting Condition of Battery Cause CountermeasuresSpecifications ModelPTO CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio