1. Sit in the tractor seat.
2. Engage the parking brake lever.
3. Set the throttle lever to half throttle.
4. Pull up on the PTO engagement lever.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Drive forward to start the blades.
7. To disengage the blades, depress the PTO switch and release the parking brake.
Here are some additional tips for engaging the blades on a Cub Cadet 3184 tractor:
* Make sure that the tractor is in neutral gear before you engage the PTO.
* Do not engage the PTO if the tractor is moving in reverse.
* Be aware of the location of the PTO engagement lever before you start the tractor.
* Keep children and pets away from the tractor when the blades are engaged.