Cub Cadet 2176 manual Install the forward end of the PTO belt on the PTO

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REAR DECK

BRACKET SLOTS

DECK

DECK SUPPORT

PIN DISENGAGED

Figure 50

7.Carefully guide the tractor implement lift links (left and right) into the rear deck bracket slots (left and right) as the tractor implement lift handle is lowered to its lowest setting (Refer to Figure 51).

8.Pull both deck support pins outward and rotate rearward to disengage the outer surface ot the rear deck brackets. Release the pins, making certain each deck support pin passes through the inner hole of the rear deck bracket. The spring tension will push the pins inward and, if aligned, through the hole in each implement lift link (Refer to Figure 51).

IMPLEMENT

 

LIFT LINKS

LIFT LINK HOLE

(BOTH SIDES)

(BOTH SIDES)

 

NOTE

It may be necessary to lift each side of the deck and maneuver it slightly to align the support pins with the holes of the lift links. Make certain the support pins are fully extended through the lift links to prevent the mower deck from disengaging the lift links while mowing.

WARNING

The deck idler arm lever is spring loaded. Release it slowly.

9.Disengage the deck idler arm lever from its stop bracket and release the spring tension by rotating the lever out and rearward (Refer to Figure 52).

LEVER STOP

BRACKET

IDLER ARM

LEVER

Figure 52

WARNING

The exhaust system is HOT. To avoid personal injury, allow the engine and exhaust system to cool before proceeding with the following PTO belt installation instructions.

DECK SUPPORT

PIN ENGAGED

SLOT IN REAR DECK BRACKET

10. Install the forward end of the PTO belt on the PTO

clutch pulley by passing the belt upward inside the

front of the tractor frame. Ensure that the narrow

side of the PTO belt engages the groove of the

Figure 51

clutch pulley (Refer to Figure 53).

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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 PracticesIII. Children II. Slope OperationDo not 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 PedalHood and Side Panels Safety Interlock SwitchesFuel Tank Page Starting the Engine Section II. OperationBefore Operating Your Tractor Cold Weather Starting Tractor BREAK-IN ProcedureStopping the Engine Driving the Tractor Driving on Slopes Operating the Power TAKE-OFF PTO ClutchStopping the Tractor DrawbarAdjusting the Brakes Section III. AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Wheel Alignment Front Wheel AdjustmentPivot BAR Adjustment 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 Hydrostatic Drive OIL Filter Checking Transmission OIL LevelAdding Transmission OIL Servicing the Precleaner AIR CleanerElement Cover Air Cleaner Base Rubber Grommet Air Cleaner Cover Paper Element Wing NutCleaning Engine Servicing the Paper ElementHeadlights Spark PlugFuel Filter Maintenance of Battery General Battery InformationStorage of the Battery Common Causes for Battery FailureBattery Removal Battery Removal or InstallationBattery Installation Wash Hands after handlingMounting Tires on the RIM TiresTire SizePounds per Square Inch 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 Mowing with Mulching Option Section VII. MowingMowing Optional Equipment and Accessories Month Season Yearly Storage Maintenance ChartPTO Clutch will not Engage Hard to StartEngine Operates Irregularly or Knocks 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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