Cub Cadet 8354 Operator's Manual page 27

Ground
Surface
soft soil
hard soil
Penetration w/Draft
Control Only
Figure 31
• After determining a desired working position
using one, or both, controls, the stop bolts can be
used to ensure the levers are returned to their
selected positions. Loosen the wing screws and
slide the stop(s) against one (or both levers) and
re-tighten the wing screws. Once the stop bolt is
set, simply move the relevant hydraulic lever
forward until it contacts the stop. See Figure 32.
Slide Stop Against
Control Lever
Wing Screw
Figure 32
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the hydraulics until the
engine has warmed up. If operation is attempted
when the engine is still cold, the hydraulic system
may be damaged.
IMPORTANT: If noises
implement is lifting after the hydraulic control lever
has been activated, the hydraulic mechanism may not
be adjusted properly. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
USING THE MID PTO
Use the Mid PTO to power implements, such as a
mower deck, that are connected to the mid PTO
shaft.
• Turn the PTO switch to the manual position.
• Pull the lever upward to engage the Mid PTO.
See Figure 33.
Penetration w/Draft
Control and Position
Control
Position Control
Setting
Draft Control
Setting
are heard when the
MID PTO
LEVER
• Push the lever down to disengage the Mid PTO.
WARNING: To avoid possible personal
injury or damage to the tractor, make
sure the Mid PTO is disengaged (lever
down) when not in use.
USING THE DRAWBAR
WARNING: Never pull from the top link
of the 3-point hitch, the rear axle, or any
point above the drawbar. Doing so could
cause the tractor to roll over rearward
causing personal injury.
Use only the drawbar for towing pull-behind equip-
ment (carts, trailers, etc.) or dragging loads. See
Figure 34.
Raise the lower links of the three point hitch to their
highest position to prevent interference with the
towed equipment.
DRAWBAR
IMPORTANT:
equipment on public roadways, always use a safety
chain to supplement the connection between the
tractor and towed equipment. The safety chain must
have a strength rating equal to or greater than the
gross weight of the equipment being towed.
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Engage
Disengage
Figure 33
3 POINT
LOWER LINKS
Figure 34
When transporting pull-behind