Great advice! I do have it set to trip but will admit to forgetting I had the float lockout pin installed on the tractor after putting the ported hydro pump and hydraulic lift setup that came off my 1450 parts tractor. Let's just say it didn't take long during my trial run after getting the hydraulic lift on and working that I sheared off the coiled spring pin that holds the lift bracket to the rockshaft that the lift rod attaches to. It was in pretty tough shape to start with and a few times of putting the blade down with having down pressure finished off that pin. That parts tractor has been more than worth it just for that hydro pump and lift, I might still be young but my arm still appreciates having it and can't imagine going back to plowing with manual lift unless I were to come across a spring assist set up and install it on a gear drive tractor. Paid $5O for that blade and surprisingly the trip lock and blade pivot were both free after it spending many years sitting out underneath the sellers row of pine trees. It needs a new blade edge, plow shoes, cleaning and paint but overall not a bad purchase so far. Have fun with your cub and.snow removal! In my area we've probably barely had 12 inches all season, been abnormally dry. People would freak out big time if they woke up to a snowfall total like that after just the few flurries and dustings here and there we've had this year.