Cub Cadet 8454 manual Ground Penetration w/Draft Control and Position Surface, Using the Drawbar

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 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 33.

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 33

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.

USING THE THREE POINT HITCH

WARNING: Always disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake before dismounting the tractor to connect, disconnect, or adjust three point hitch mounted implements. Never stand between the rear wheels and the implement when attaching and adjusting the implement.

Use the 3-point hitch only with equipment designed for 3-point hitch usage.

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