Cub Cadet 8454 - Manual (Page 28)

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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.
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.
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.
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.
A
B
C
TOP LINK
HOLDER
Upper Hole
Middle Hole
Lower Hole
LEFT
LIFT
LINK
Check
Links
Check Link Pins
Jam Nut
Adjustment
Tube