Cub Cadet 8354 manual Ground Penetration w/Draft Control and Position Surface, Using the MID PTO

Ground			Penetration w/Draft
			Control and Position
Surface			Control
		hard soil
	soft soil

Penetration w/Draft

Control Only

Figure 31

•After determining a desired working position using one, or both, controls, the stop bolts can be used to ensure the levers are returned to their selected positions. Loosen the wing screws and slide the stop(s) against one (or both levers) and re-tighten the wing screws. Once the stop bolt is set, simply move the relevant hydraulic lever forward until it contacts the stop. See Figure 32.

Position Control

Setting

Draft Control

Setting

Slide Stop Against

Control Lever

Wing Screw

Figure 32

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the hydraulics until the engine has warmed up. If operation is attempted when the engine is still cold, the hydraulic system may be damaged.

IMPORTANT: If noises are heard when the implement is lifting after the hydraulic control lever has been activated, the hydraulic mechanism may not be adjusted properly. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

USING THE MID PTO

Use the Mid PTO to power implements, such as a mower deck, that are connected to the mid PTO shaft.

•Turn the PTO switch to the manual position.

•Pull the lever upward to engage the Mid PTO. See Figure 33.

Engage

Disengage

MID PTO

LEVER

Figure 33

•Push the lever down to disengage the Mid PTO.

WARNING: To avoid possible personal injury or damage to the tractor, make sure the Mid PTO is disengaged (lever down) when not in use.

USING THE DRAWBAR

WARNING: Never pull from the top link of the 3-point hitch, the rear axle, or any point above the drawbar. Doing so could cause the tractor to roll over rearward causing personal injury.

Use only the drawbar for towing pull-behind equip- ment (carts, trailers, etc.) or dragging loads. See Figure 34.

Raise the lower links of the three point hitch to their highest position to prevent interference with the towed equipment.

3POINT

LOWER LINKS

DRAWBAR

Figure 34

IMPORTANT: When transporting pull-behind equipment on public roadways, always use a safety chain to supplement the connection between the tractor and towed equipment. The safety chain must have a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the equipment being towed.

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