Cub Cadet 343 manual

PRINTED IN U .S. A. FORM NO . 770-0843C Model Number 343 IMPORTANT: HYDRAULIC FRONT READ SAFETY RULES A ND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY INSTALLATION Operator’s Manual INSTRUCTIONS For Cub Cadet Series 3000 Tractors ATTACHMENT HITCH (Optional Manual Angling Kit 190-171-100) (11 / 03) ECO 07686 CUB CADET LLC P .O . BO X 361131 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-0019[...]

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3 CONTENTS Section Page Safe Operation Pra ctic es .... ... ... ... ... ................. ... ... ................ ... .... ... ................ ... ... ....... 3 To The Owner .............. ................ ................ .................... ................ ................ ............. 3 l Front Hitch Components .............. ..............[...]

4 SECTION I. FRONT HITCH COMPONENTS Before beginning installat ion of the Front Hitch System, remove all parts f rom the shipping container. Refer to Figu res 1 and 2 to conf irm that all parts are present and to familiarize yourself with the part descriptions. Throughout the in stallation instructions in t his manual, the component part name is fo[...]

5 Ref. No . Part No. Description Qty . A 710-0805 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .1.5 ..... 1 B 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 1 C 710-3 025 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x.625 GR5 2 D 712-0 429 Hex Insert Lock Nut, 5/16-18 ........ 4 E 710-3131 Hex Cap Screw, 1/2-13 x 1.0 GR5 4 F 712-3083 Hex Insert Lock Nut, 1/2- 13 .......... 4 G 710-3104 Hex Cap Scr[...]

6 SECTION II. TRACTOR PREPARATION This section contains ins t ructions for pre paring the tractor for in stallation of the Front Hit ch System. WARNING Place the tractor on a firm and level surface, disengage the PTO, and turn the ignitio n switch to the OFF position . Chock the front wh eels to prevent the tract or from rolling in either direction[...]

7 1. Fr om ben ea th th e r igh t r un ning bo ar d, re move the hex wash. hd. tapp screw s and remove in the following order: the reverse control pedal, forwar d control ped al, and the br ake pedal (See Figure 6) . NOTE: The fol lowing step 2 applies only to tractors equipped with the Diff - Lock feature. 2. From beneath the left running board, r[...]

8 WARNING Use care when handling the fender and running board assembly. The edge s could cause cuts to the skin. 9. With the help of an assista nt, lift the front of the running board off the frame brackets , then raise the rear f ender over the neck o f the fuel tank and the lift hand le to remove the fender a ssembly. 10. Reinstall the cap onto t[...]

9 SECTION III. INSTALLATION This section contains inst ructions for installing the Front Hitch System on the tract or. If the optional Hydraulic Angli ng Kit (190-288-100) is also being installed, refer to the installation instructions in its Operator’s Ma nual as you complete each of the following step s. Some of the instruct ions for installati[...]

10 NOTE Tractors built prior to Mf g. Code 1H018G have the standar d cente r lift hy drau lic line s rout ed to the outside of the frame. The standard lines should be moved to the inside of the fram e to provide space for r outing the front hitch hydraulic lines . The following ste p 5 applies ONLY to th ese tractor s. 5. Move t he standard lift cy[...]

11 f. I f not already installed, install a ba ckup O-ring (P) between the existing O-ri ng and the f lange of the fron t hydraulic tub e. g. With the outlet port s facing inward, alig n the valve assembly with the fr ont hydraulic tube and the slo t ot the lift link, then slide the valve into position in the tractor. h. Slide the lift valve bracket[...]

12 9. Align th e front port of the hydraulic valve (1 9) with the valve adapter (20) and the notch of the valve spool with the slot of the li ft link (17); then slide the hydraulic valve into posi tion behind the installed valve (See Figure 22). Hold the valve in position. Figure 22 10. Insert two of the hex cap screws (I ) through the inner holes [...]

13 Figure 25 18. Mfg. Code 1D178G20 023 and After. If not already installed, inst all a backup O -ring (P) between the existing O-ring and th e flange of th e hydro retu rn hose. Inse rt the hydro retur n hose into the rear port of the n ew valve a nd secu re with t he previously removed va lve clamp and hex screw. Figure 26 B. INSTALL THE HYDRAU L[...]

14 3. Remove t he hex nuts from both the ma le and female hydraulic couplin g assemblies (6 and 7) and install as follows (Refer to Figur e 29): a. From the front of t he fitting bulkhead, insert the male coupling assembly (6) into the top inside hole of the bu lkhead. Secure with the h ex nut. b. Insert the female co upling assembly (7) into the b[...]

15 C. INSTALL THE FRONT HITCH COMPONENTS. WARNING If the tracto r has been r ecently operat ed, the muffler, exhaust pip e, and surrounding areas will be HOT. Allow the tractor to cool before continuing installation. NOTE If a mower deck is installed on the tr actor, the deck front hanger bracket will cause interferen ce during the initial installa[...]

16 Figure 34 5. Align the mounting pl ate and latch bracke t holes on the other sid e of the tractor and loosely f asten with the remaining hex cap screw (G) and insert lock nut (H). 6. Pivot the top of th e mounting pla te upward and align the upper two hole s on each side of the plate with those of t he frame. Secure with the four hex cap screws [...]

17 D. INSTALL THE LIFT CYLINDER AND HOSES. NOTE The lift cylinde r, elbows, hydraulic hoses, an d coupler fitting s were preassembled at the factory to en sure proper sealing of the connections and p osition of the hoses (a ngled slighly upward). Refer to the assembly drawing in Figure 1 (Page 4) to verify proper assembly. 1. Remove the interna l c[...]

18 Figure 41 7. Compress the locking co llar on the fema le fittings and attach the hoses to t heir respective coupling assemblies (See Figure 41). NOTE: the 45° fittings on the hoses should angle outward and upward to properly position t he hoses. NOTE It may be necessary to extend or cont ract the lift cylinder piston by ap plying pressure to th[...]

19 SECTION IV. TRACTOR REASSEMBLY A. REPOSITION FUEL TANK AND HITC H PLATE. 1. Slide th e fuel tank fully forward in the fr am e slots. 2. If used, remove any plug or covering from the dipstick hole of the transmission housing. 3. While guid ing the dipstick tube into th e transmission opening, pivot the hitch plate up into position on the frame . [...]

20 C. REINSTALL THE SEAT ASSEMBLY. 1. Lay th e seat assembly on its side on to p of the fender and plug the wire har ness connector ont o the seat switch. Refer to Figur e 5. 2. Carefully position th e seat assembly on the fender. Align the rear slide channe l holes and fender holes with the mounting h oles of the frame. Fasten with two torx head ([...]

21 E. CHECK OP E RATION. If all previous installation procedures w ere correctly performed, the front hitch should raise when t he lift handle is pulled upward (rea rward) and lower when pushed downward (forward) . If the opposite actions occur, switching the hose connec tions at the cylinder will correct the problem. Proceed a follows: CAUTION Pos[...]

22 5. Reinst all the wingnut knobs to prot ect the threads of mounting plate stu ds. 6. The mou nting plate can remain installed on the tractor. B. MAINTENANCE. Whenever th e pivot pins ar e removed or o nce a year apply a light coating of high grade lubricating o il to the pins. Once a year lubricate t he front angling pivot shaft wit h Cub Cadet [...]

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MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cad et LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “Cub Cadet” warrants this product against defects in ma terial and workmanship for a period of two (2) ye ars commencing on the date o[...]