Cub Cadet Challenger 500 - Lifting and lowering the cargo bed

4-22 Control Functions
Opening and closing the tailgate
1. Tailgate 2. Latch (×2)
To open
Unhook the latches, and then lower the
tailgate.
To close
Place the tailgate in the original position, and
then hook the latches.
Lifting and lowering the cargo bed
1. Cargo bed release lever
To lift
Push down cargo bed release lever on left or
right side of the vehicle; slowly lift up cargo
bed until it stops.
To lower
Lower cargo bed slowly to its original position
and be sure it locks into place.
Maximum load limit: 350lb (159kg)