Cub Cadet 2176 manual Finger guard Blade Hard Level Surface Measure This Distance

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2

4

13

1.Finger guard

2.Blade

3.Hard Level Surface

4.Measure This Distance

Figure 29

7.Lower the deck onto the hard, level surface.

8.Side-to-side leveling is obtained utilizing the adjustment ferrule and right hand hanger bracket (Refer to Figure 30).

UPPER

RIGHT HAND

JAM NUT

HANGER BRACKET

ADJUSTABLE

FERRULE

LOWER

LOCK NUT

Figure 30

9.Loosen the upper jam nut on the hanger bracket and turn away from the adjustment ferrule. Turn the lower lock nut upward (tighten) on the threads of the hanger bracket to raise the right side of the mower deck. Turn the lock nut down (loosen) on the threads to lower the right side of the mower deck (Refer to Figure 30).

10.Raise the lift handle to the highest position and recheck the blade measurements described in step 6. If the blade measurements are not within 1/16 inch, repeat steps 7, 8 and 9.

11.Tighten the upper jam nut against the adjustment ferrule after side-to-side leveling is completed.

FRONT TO BACK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

1.Raise the deck to its highest position.

2.Position the mower blades so the ends of each blade point to the front and the rear of the tractor (Refer to Figure 31).

DECK

INSTALLED

MOWER

BLADES

Figure 31

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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 ShownIGNITION/LIGHT Switch LOW OIL IndicatorPower TAKE-OFF PTO Control Switch Hour MeterBrake Pedal Lift Height IndicatorSeat Adjustment Lever 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 Stopping the Tractor Operating the Power TAKE-OFF PTO ClutchDriving on Slopes DrawbarAdjusting the Seat Section III. AdjustmentsAdjusting the Brakes Pivot BAR Adjustment Front Wheel AdjustmentWheel Alignment Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment Checking the Transmission Neutral SettingControl Adjusting Lift Assist Spring TensionFront Control Rod Rear Control Rod Hex Tap Screw Pivot Sleeve Neutral ArmCarburetor Adjustments Engine OIL Section IV. MaintenanceEngine Maintenance 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 PrecleanerCleaning Engine Air Cleaner Cover Paper Element Wing NutElement Cover Air Cleaner Base Rubber Grommet Servicing the Paper ElementFuel Filter Spark PlugHeadlights Storage of the Battery General Battery InformationMaintenance of Battery Common Causes for Battery FailureBattery Installation Battery Removal or InstallationBattery Removal 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 Washer Cutting Height AdjustmentFlat 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 Maintenance Trouble ShootingLack of Power 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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