Cub Cadet 2176 manual Section V. Mower Deck, SIDE-TO-SIDE Leveling Adjustment

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SECTION V. MOWER DECK

This section contains adjustment, removal, installation, and maintenance information for the 42-inch mower deck. Instructions for installation and removal of the optional mulching plug are located at the end of this section.

A. DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS

In order to achieve even cutting, the mower deck must be properly leveled. This leveling procedure will result in the left and right blades having corresponding front cutting-edge-to ground measurements within 1/16 inch of each other. Also, the right and the left blades will each have a 1/8 to 1/4 inch downward tilt toward the front of the tractor. To level the mower deck, proceed as follows:

SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

1.Position the tractor and mower deck on a hard, level surface.

2.Open the tractor hood and disconnect the spark plug wire.

3.The mower deck front and rear gauge wheels should be installed in their uppermost position in the deck brackets to prevent contact with the hard, level surface below. Refer to GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT.

4.Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its highest setting.

5.Position the mower blades so that the ends of each blade face the right and left sides of the tractor (Refer to Figure 28).

WARNING

Before making any adjustments, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position, remove the key from the switch and remove the spark plug wire to avoid accidental starting and injury.

WARNING

When adjusting the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades.

NOTE

If the mower deck is not level, the mower will not cut your lawn evenly.

NOTE

Check the tires for proper inflation before making a leveling adjustment. To level the deck, the tractor and deck MUST be placed on a hard, level surface during adjustment.

DECK

INSTALLED

MOWER

BLADES

Figure 28

6.Referring to Figure 29, measure and record the distance from the hard, level surface to the outer- most cutting edge of the right blade. Repeat this step for the left blade. If the two blade heights are not within 1/16 inch, proceed to steps 7, 8 and 9. If the two blade heights are within 1/16 inch, proceed to FRONT TO BACK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Tractor and Deck Preparation ContentsGeneral Operation Safe Operation PracticesII. Slope Operation Do notIII. Children IV. Service Product Graphics Deflector and Safety GraphicSerial Number Location To the OwnerSafety Interlock Switches Not Shown Section I. Controls and IndicatorsPower TAKE-OFF PTO Control Switch LOW OIL IndicatorIGNITION/LIGHT Switch Hour MeterSeat Adjustment Lever Lift Height IndicatorBrake Pedal Forward Control PedalSafety Interlock Switches Fuel TankHood and Side Panels Page Section II. Operation Before Operating Your TractorStarting the Engine Tractor BREAK-IN Procedure Stopping the EngineCold Weather Starting Driving the Tractor Driving on Slopes Operating the Power TAKE-OFF PTO ClutchStopping the Tractor DrawbarSection III. Adjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting the Brakes Front Wheel Adjustment Pivot BAR AdjustmentWheel Alignment Checking the Transmission Neutral Setting Hydrostatic Neutral AdjustmentFront Control Rod Rear Control Rod Hex Tap Screw Adjusting Lift Assist Spring TensionControl Pivot Sleeve Neutral ArmCarburetor Adjustments Engine Maintenance Section IV. MaintenanceEngine OIL Checking the OIL LevelDraining OIL and Replacing OIL Filter Adding OILFilling the Crankcase Checking Transmission OIL Level Adding Transmission OILHydrostatic Drive OIL Filter Servicing the Precleaner AIR CleanerElement Cover Air Cleaner Base Rubber Grommet Air Cleaner Cover Paper Element Wing NutCleaning Engine Servicing the Paper ElementSpark Plug Fuel FilterHeadlights Maintenance of Battery General Battery InformationStorage of the Battery Common Causes for Battery FailureBattery Removal Battery Removal or InstallationBattery Installation Wash Hands after handlingTires Tire SizePounds per Square InchMounting Tires on the RIM Section V. Mower Deck SIDE-TO-SIDE Leveling AdjustmentFinger guard Blade Hard Level Surface Measure This Distance Front to Back Leveling AdjustmentGauge Wheel Adjustment Flat Cutting Height AdjustmentWasher Rear Gauge WheelRemoval of Deck Removal and Installation of Deck AssemblyFront Lift ROD Roller Bracket Installation of Deck Front Roller Bracket Lift ROD Install the forward end of the PTO belt on the PTO Cleaning and Blade Care MaintenanceLubrication Spindle Drive Belt Replacement Installation of Mulching PlugSection VI. OFF-SEASON Storage Section VII. Mowing MowingMowing with Mulching Option Optional Equipment and Accessories Month Season Yearly Storage Maintenance ChartHard to Start Engine Operates Irregularly or KnocksPTO Clutch will not Engage Lack of Power Trouble ShootingMaintenance NanceLubrication Table Lubrication Guide Lubrication Guide Guide Engine SpecificationsPage Slope Gauge Commercial USE Residential USE CUB Cadet Corporation MANUFACTURER’S Limited WarrantyMaintenance Parts Chart

2176 specifications

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