Cub Cadet 2166 manual OPERATOR’S Manual, Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

2000

TRACTOR

Model Number

2166

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10282C

 

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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 PracticesDo not II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. Service Product Graphics Deflector and Safety GraphicTo the Owner Calling Service InformationRecording Model and Serial Number Information Safety 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 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 Driving on Slopes Operating the Power TAKE-OFF PTO ClutchStopping the Tractor DrawbarAdjusting the Seat Section III. AdjustmentsAdjusting the Brakes Pivot BAR Adjustment Front Wheel 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 Checking Transmission OIL Level Filling the CrankcaseHydrostatic Drive OIL Filter Adding Transmission OILServicing the Precleaner AIR CleanerServicing the Paper Element Cleaning EngineSpark Plug Headlights Fuel FilterMaintenance of Battery General Battery InformationStorage of the Battery Common Causes for Battery FailureBattery Removal Battery Removal or InstallationBattery Installation Wash Hands after handlingTire Size Pounds per Square Inch TiresMounting 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 Mowing Section VII. MowingMowing with Mulching Option Optional Equipment and Accessories Month Season Yearly Storage Maintenance ChartEngine Operates Irregularly or Knocks Hard to StartPTO Clutch will not Engage Lack of Power Trouble ShootingMaintenance NanceLubrication Table Lubrication Guide Lubrication Guide Check OIL Level Before Each USE Slope Gauge Page Engine SpecificationsCommercial USE CUB Cadet LLC MANUFACTURER’S ONE Year Limited WarrantyResidential USE CUB Cadet LLC MANUFACTURER’S Limited WarrantyMaintenance Parts Chart