Cub Cadet ST428 Operator's Manual page 6

OPERATING THE RAPID-LINK™ SYSTEM
WARNING:
Before you begin using any attachment, read and
understand the manual that came with the attachment. Follow all
safety information contained within.
The Rapid-Link™ system enables the use of these optional Add-Ons:
Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AF720
Hedge Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AH720
Brushcutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC720*
Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720
Edger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720
Pole Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS720
Straight Shaft Trimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725
Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720
*Do NOT use this attachment with an electric powered unit.
Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
WARNING:
To avoid serious
personal injury and damage to the
unit, shut the unit off before
removing or installing add-ons.
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen
(Fig. 16).
2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 14).
3. While firmly holding the upper shaft housing,
pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight
out of the Rapid-Link™ coupler (Fig. 15).
Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-On
CAUTION:
Add-ons are to be
used in the primary hole only. Using
the wrong hole could lead to
personal injury or damage to the unit.
NOTE: Place the unit on the ground or on a
work bench to make add-on
installation or removal easier.
1. Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 16).
2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight
into the Rapid-Link™ coupler (Fig. 15).
NOTE: Aligning the release button with the
guide recess will help installation
(Fig. 14).
3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 16).
CAUTION:
Lock the release button in the primary hole and
securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.
For edging (when using the line head cutting attachment with Rapid-Link™
models), lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90°
edging hole (Fig. 16).
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Rapid-Link™ Release
Coupler Button
Guide Recess
Fig. 14
Primary Hole
Upper Shaft
Lower Shaft
Housing
Housing
Fig. 15
90˚ Edging Hole
(Trimmer Only)
Knob
Fig. 16
INSTALL THE SHOULDER SUPPORT
1. Put the shoulder support on using the clip.
(Fig. 17).
2. Adjust by lifting slightly on the rear of the
lower clip then push or pull the loose end of
the strap length to fit the operator's size and
comfort (Fig. 18).
3. Attach the shoulder clip to the unit (Fig. 19).
Fig. 17
Support
Clip
Adjustment
Tab
Fig. 18
Support
Fitting
Fig. 19