Cub Cadet 2176 manual Installation of Deck

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TRACTOR

LATCH RECEIVER

(BOTH SIDES)

QUICK ATTACH

ROD

FRONT LIFT

ROD/BRACKET

ASSEMBLY

SHOULDER BOLT

(BOTH SIDES)

Figure 43

CAUTION

To avoid possible equipment damage, make sure that the tractor implement lift handle is raised to its highest setting before sliding the deck out from under the tractor.

10.With the tractor implement lift handle raised to its highest setting, slide the deck to the right and out from under the tractor (Refer to Figure 44).

SLIDE

OUT

Figure 44

11. Connect the spark plug wire.

INSTALLATION OF DECK

WARNING

Before performing the mower deck installation, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the switch. Disconnect the spark plug wire for additional safety.

WARNING

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

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

CAUTION

To avoid possible equipment damage, make sure that the tractor implement lift handle is raised to its highest setting before sliding the deck under the tractor.

2.Refer to Figure 45 and position the deck on the right side of the tractor with the front of the deck facing toward the front of the tractor. Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its highest setting and slide the deck under the tractor.

SLIDE

UNDER

Figure 45

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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 IndicatorsHour Meter LOW OIL IndicatorPower TAKE-OFF PTO Control Switch IGNITION/LIGHT SwitchForward Control Pedal Lift Height IndicatorSeat Adjustment Lever Brake 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 Drawbar Operating the Power TAKE-OFF PTO ClutchDriving on Slopes Stopping the TractorSection III. Adjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting the Brakes Front Wheel Adjustment Pivot BAR AdjustmentWheel Alignment Checking the Transmission Neutral Setting Hydrostatic Neutral AdjustmentPivot Sleeve Neutral Arm Adjusting Lift Assist Spring TensionFront Control Rod Rear Control Rod Hex Tap Screw ControlCarburetor Adjustments Checking the OIL Level Section IV. MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Engine OILDraining OIL and Replacing OIL Filter Adding OILFilling the Crankcase Checking Transmission OIL Level Adding Transmission OILHydrostatic Drive OIL Filter Servicing the Precleaner AIR CleanerServicing the Paper Element Air Cleaner Cover Paper Element Wing NutElement Cover Air Cleaner Base Rubber Grommet Cleaning EngineSpark Plug Fuel FilterHeadlights Common Causes for Battery Failure General Battery InformationMaintenance of Battery Storage of the BatteryWash Hands after handling Battery Removal or InstallationBattery Removal Battery InstallationTires 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 Rear Gauge Wheel Cutting Height AdjustmentFlat WasherRemoval 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 Nance Trouble ShootingLack of Power MaintenanceLubrication 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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