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