Cub Cadet 2176 manual Safety Interlock Switches, Fuel Tank, Hood and Side Panels

Q.SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock sys- tem should ever malfunction, do not operate the trac- tor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully de- pressed, and the PTO switch is in the “OFF” position.

The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before en- gaging the brake lock.

The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO in the “RUN” position, regardless of whether the brake lock is engaged. The PTO switch must be moved to the “OFF” position to restart the engine.

The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the PTO if the reverse control pedal is depressed with the PTO in the “RUN” position. To re-engage the PTO, release the reverse control pedal, move the PTO switch to the “OFF” position, then again pull the switch to the “RUN” position.

FUEL TANK

The fuel tank is located under the rear fender. The filler cap is in the center/rear of the fender (see Figure 7).

Figure 7

HOOD AND SIDE PANELS

The tractor hood is arranged to swing up and forward for easy access to the engine compartment (see Fig- ure 8). Whenever engine maintenance is required, the side panels can be removed.

WARNING

If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Allow the tractor to cool and use caution when removing the side panels.

To remove either the right or left side panel, refer to Figure 8 and proceed as follows:

1.Engage the brake lock and raise the hood.

2.Loosen, but do not remove, the rear wing nut and upper front wing nut.

3.Grasp the side panel just behind the grille and pull outward to release the side panel from the tapered bushings on the grille.

4.Slide the side panel forward and out of the groove in the dash panel.

To install either the right or left side panel, refer to Fig- ure 8 and proceed as follows:

1.Slide the rear of panel into the groove in the dash panel.

2.Position the notch of the rear side panel tab on the threads of the bulkhead rod, between the bulkhead and wing nut.

3.Press the slots of the front side panel flange onto the tapered retainers, between the retainers and the grille.

4.Tighten the rear and upper front wing nuts and close the hood.

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