Cub Cadet 2176 manual Driving the Tractor

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5.Turn the ingnition key to the “START” position and hold until the engine starts; however, do not crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Once the engine starts, gradually adjust the choke as needed to keep the engine running until warmed up, then push the choke control all the way in.

NOTE

If the engine fails to start after several attempts, the engine may become flooded. If this happens, wait a minute to allow the starter motor to cool. Move the throttle control to the “SLOW” position, push the choke in all the way and momentarily crank the engine to help clear the cylinders. With the throttle control in the “SLOW” position and the choke all the way in, turn the ignition key to the “START” position while slowly pulling the choke out to a position that will allow the engine to start. Gradually adjust the choke as needed to keep the engine running until warmed up, then push the choke control all the way in.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

CAUTION

Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.

CAUTION

Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the brake pedal lock. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key.

NOTE

When using power take-off operated equipment, best performance is achieved with the throttle lever in the “FAST” position.

1.Depress the brake pedal to release the brake pedal lock and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever to the position where the engine operates best for the load to be handled.

2.Driving with forward or reverse pedals.

CAUTION

Do not use the forward or reverse control pedals to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a stop before depressing either the forward or reverse control pedal.

a.To move forward, slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

b.To move in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then fully depress the reverse control pedal.

3.Using the cruise control lever.

NOTE

The cruise control feature can only be operated in the forward direction.

a.Slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

b.Lightly push the cruise control lever downward as far as possible and hold in this position.

c.While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift your foot from the forward control pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).

d.If properly engaged, the cruise lever and forward control pedal should lock in the down position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.

e.Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods:

•Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor.

•Lightly depress the forward control pedal.

•Lift the cruise control lever upward.

NOTE

Although not recommended, depressing the reverse pedal will also disengage the cruise control.

f.To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor; then depress the reverse control pedal.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully OPERATOR’S ManualMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Contents Tractor and Deck PreparationSafe Operation Practices General OperationDo not II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. Service Deflector and Safety Graphic Product GraphicsTo the Owner Serial Number LocationSection I. Controls and Indicators Safety Interlock Switches Not ShownLOW OIL Indicator Power TAKE-OFF PTO Control SwitchIGNITION/LIGHT Switch Hour MeterLift Height Indicator Seat Adjustment LeverBrake Pedal Forward Control PedalFuel Tank Safety Interlock SwitchesHood and Side Panels Page Before Operating Your Tractor Section II. OperationStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine Tractor BREAK-IN ProcedureCold Weather Starting Driving the Tractor Operating the Power TAKE-OFF PTO Clutch Driving on SlopesStopping the Tractor DrawbarAdjusting the Seat Section III. AdjustmentsAdjusting the Brakes Pivot BAR Adjustment Front Wheel AdjustmentWheel Alignment Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment Checking the Transmission Neutral SettingAdjusting Lift Assist Spring Tension Front Control Rod Rear Control Rod Hex Tap ScrewControl Pivot Sleeve Neutral ArmCarburetor Adjustments Section IV. Maintenance Engine MaintenanceEngine OIL Checking the OIL LevelAdding OIL Draining OIL and Replacing OIL FilterFilling the Crankcase Adding Transmission OIL Checking Transmission OIL LevelHydrostatic Drive OIL Filter AIR Cleaner Servicing the PrecleanerAir Cleaner Cover Paper Element Wing Nut Element Cover Air Cleaner Base Rubber GrommetCleaning Engine Servicing the Paper ElementFuel Filter Spark PlugHeadlights General Battery Information Maintenance of BatteryStorage of the Battery Common Causes for Battery FailureBattery Removal or Installation Battery RemovalBattery Installation Wash Hands after handlingTire SizePounds per Square Inch TiresMounting Tires on the RIM SIDE-TO-SIDE Leveling Adjustment Section V. Mower DeckFront to Back Leveling Adjustment Finger guard Blade Hard Level Surface Measure This DistanceGauge Wheel Adjustment Cutting Height Adjustment FlatWasher Rear Gauge WheelRemoval and Installation of Deck Assembly Removal of DeckFront Lift ROD Roller Bracket Installation of Deck Front Roller Bracket Lift ROD Install the forward end of the PTO belt on the PTO Maintenance Cleaning and Blade CareLubrication Installation of Mulching Plug Spindle Drive Belt ReplacementSection VI. OFF-SEASON Storage Mowing Section VII. MowingMowing with Mulching Option Optional Equipment and Accessories Maintenance Chart Month Season Yearly StorageEngine Operates Irregularly or Knocks Hard to StartPTO Clutch will not Engage Trouble Shooting Lack of PowerMaintenance NanceLubrication Table Lubrication Guide Lubrication Guide Guide Specifications EnginePage Slope Gauge Commercial USE CUB Cadet Corporation MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty Residential USEMaintenance Parts Chart

2176 specifications

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