Cub Cadet 7254 - Manual (Page 22)

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USING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOK
The top link hook is provided to retain the the top
link of the three point hitch when not in use.
To utilize the top link hook, proceed as follows:
• While holding the top link upward, raise the
hook rod and slide it fully to the left so that it
locks in the upright position in the right slot of
the mounting bracket. See Figure 22.
• Lower the top link into the hook of the rod.
• To release the top link, lift the top link out of the
retainer hook; then slide the hook rod fully to
the right and pivot it downward.
Figure 22
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.
Use the rear three point hitch system to attach
three point mounted implements, which are
normally driven by the rear PTO. Using the position
control feature of the tractor’s hydraulic lift system,
the three point hitch system provides for variable
positioning of the implement as well as allowing the
implement to be fully raised for transport.
Read the ADJUSTMENTS section for instructions
on adjusting the RH adjustable lift link, top hitch
link, and hitch chain. See Figure 23.
Figure 23
USING THE HITCH PLATE
Use only the hitch plate and draw bar (See Figure
23), for towing pull-behind equipment (carts, trail-
ers, etc.) or dragging loads.
Raise the lower links of the three point hitch to their
highest position to prevent interference with the
towed equipment.
IMPORTANT: When transporting pull-behind
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 equip-
ment being towed.
MTG. BRACKET
HOOK ROD
RELEASED
HOOK ROD
LOCKED IN
BRKT. SLOT
TOP LINK
FIXED
LIFT
HITCH
CHAIN
HITCH
PLATE
LOWER HITCH LINK
LINK
DRAW
BAR
ADJUSTABLE
LIFT LINK
TOP
HITCH LINK