Cub Cadet 8354 - Manual (Page 28)

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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.
Top Link
• Use holes A or B in the top link holder for the top
link when attaching non draft sensitive
implements.
• 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.
Figure 35
• 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 36.
Figure 36
• Loosen the jam nut on the right lift rod and adjust
its length as necessary to level the two lower
links by turning the adjustment tube. Re-tighten
the jam nut. See Figure 37.
Figure 37
Check Links
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. Refer
to Figure 37.
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.
A
B
C
TOP LINK
HOLDER
Upper Hole
Middle Hole
Lower Hole
LEFT
LIFT
LINK
Check
Links
Jam Nut
Adjustment
Tube