MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series Operator's Manual page 21

Operation (continued)
Basic Operation of Attachment Lift Lever
(Models 1300,1405)
The lift mechanism has seven (7)
positions.
Unlock lift before raising or lowering.
Lock lift down when using ground
following cutting method. To lock, push
lever completely down until button pops
out.
TO UNLOCK LIFT WHEN IN RAISED
POSITION: Pull lift lever up slightly to
unload lift mechanism. Press button at
front of lift lever to release lock.
TO UNLOCK LIFT WHEN IN LOWERED
POSITION: Push lift lever down slightly
to unload lift mechanism. Press button at
front of lever to release lock.
TO RAISE OR LOWER LIFT: Release
button. Pull lift lever up to raise
attachment, push down to lower
attachment. To lock, push lever
completely down (or up) until button
pops out.
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