Spark Plug, Fuel Filter, Headlights

Cub Cadet 2176 manual Spark Plug, Fuel Filter, Headlights

SPARK PLUG

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, be sure the engine is off and has cooled before making any adjustments or repairs.

NOTE

Remove all dirt from around the spark plug before removing.

To remove the spark plugs, always use a spark plug wrench. Check the gap after every 100 hours of operation.

Replace a defective plug with a new plug. Set the spark plug gap at .030 inch (See Figure 24). Tighten the plug to 18-22 ft-lbs. See your authorized dealer for the correct replacement plug.

SPARK PLUG

Figure 24

FUEL FILTER

WARNING

Do not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot.

The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter. Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the fuel filter when dirty.

HEADLIGHTS

Refer to SPECIFICATIONS when replacement of head lamp bulbs is necessary.

WARNING

Allow the engine and surrounding surfaces to cool before changing the head lamp bulbs.

Replace headlight bulbs as follows: (See Figure 25)

1.Unplug the wire harness leads from the headlight socket terminals. Note which wire connects to each terminal before disconnecting.

2.Rotate the socket assembly as follows to remove from the reflector housing:

•Left headlight — appoximately 1/4 turn counter- clockwise.

•Right headlight — approximately 1/4 turn clock- wise.

3.Push the bulb inward and turn counterclockwise to remove from the socket.

TERMINAL

SOCKET TAB

SOCKET

	REFLECTOR	REFLECTOR
	NOTCH
		HOUSING

Figure 25

4.Align a locking post of the bulb base with the notch in the socket, then push the bulb inward and turn clockwise to lock

5.With the terminals pointing upward, align the tab of the socket with the notch of the reflector. Push the socket inward and turn as follows to lock:

•Left headlight — appoximately 1/4 turn clock- wise.

•Right headlight — approximately 1/4 turn coun- terclockwise.

6.Connect the wire harness leads to the appropriate socket terminals.

2176 specifications

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