Cub Cadet 2176 manual Maintenance, Cleaning and Blade Care

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PTO

CLUTCH

PULLEY

PTO

BELT

Figure 53

11.Twist the PTO belt 1/4 turn to engage the narrow sides of the belt into the grooves of the two tractor front-lower pulleys (Refer to Figure 54).

TRACTOR FRONT

PTO BELT

LOWER PULLEYS

FRONT LIFT

 

 

ROD/BRACKET

 

ASSEMBLY

Figure 54

12.From the front of the tractor, push the PTO belt through the front lift rod, then to the center of the deck. Ensure that the forward end of the belt remains positioned inside the front lower pulleys.

13.Install the rearward end of the PTO belt on the upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley (Refer to Figure 55). Ensure that the narrow side of the belt engages the groove of the upper pulley.

14.While holding the belt in position, rotate and engage the deck idler arm lever into its stop bracket to provide tension on the PTO belt (Refer to Figure 56).

15. Connect the spark plug wire.

MOWER DECK

PTO BELT CENTER DOUBLE

PULLEY

FRONT OF DECK

Figure 55

LEVER STOP

BRACKETIDLER ARM LEVER

Figure 56

C. MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AND BLADE CARE

WARNING

Before performing any maintenance, 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 to avoid accidental starting and injury.

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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 OperationII. Slope Operation Do notIII. 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 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 Stopping the Tractor Operating the Power TAKE-OFF PTO ClutchDriving on Slopes DrawbarSection III. Adjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting the Brakes Front Wheel Adjustment Pivot BAR 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 Checking Transmission OIL Level Adding Transmission OILHydrostatic 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 ElementSpark Plug Fuel FilterHeadlights Storage of the Battery General Battery InformationMaintenance of Battery Common Causes for Battery FailureBattery Installation Battery Removal or InstallationBattery Removal Wash Hands after handlingTires Tire SizePounds per Square InchMounting 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 Section VII. Mowing MowingMowing with Mulching Option Optional Equipment and Accessories Maintenance Chart Month Season Yearly StorageHard to Start Engine Operates Irregularly or KnocksPTO 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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