1.Lift lever

2.Draw bar

3.Three-point hitch

Orawbar and three-point hitch shown on International Cub Cadet 86 Tractor.

DRAWBAR

Orawbar equipment must be hitched to the tractor only at the hitch hole in the drawbar.

THREE-POINT HITCH

When the tractor has a three-point hitch, equip- ment adaptable to this hitch is raised and lowered with the lift handle or power lift control. The lift handle can be set to hold the equipment at various positions by use of the notches in the lift handle quadrant or cam stop. The lower mounting bracket has three holes which are used for additional

adjustment.

1. Release button2.

 

4. Cam lock knob

 

Lock button3.

 

5. Camstop

 

 

 

Lift

handle

 

6. Tang

 

 

 

Adjustable stop limiting handle travel.

 

 

A

CAUTION!

Disengage

power

 

to

any

 

attachment

when

transporting

or

not

in

 

use.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Refer to the equipment manual for proper hitching instructions.

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Cub Cadet 86, 128, 129, 169, 149, 108 manual Cam lock knob, Camstop, Tang, Use

108, 149, 169, 129, 128 specifications

The Cub Cadet series of tractors, particularly models 129, 86, 169, 149, and 128, represents a significant chapter in the history of garden and lawn care machinery. Known for their durability and innovative features, these tractors offer a blend of power and functionality that appeals to both homeowners and agricultural enthusiasts.

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