Cub Cadet 2166 manual Safe Operation Practices, General Operation

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WARNING

The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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 to federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center.

IMPORTANT

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

 

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT

IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— HEED ITS WARNING.

Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation

in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the DANGER part of the operator can result in injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating

hands and feet or throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

1.Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts

2.Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the instructions to operate the machine. Know the controls and how to stop the machine quickly.

3.Do not put hands or feet under the cutting deck or near rotating parts.

4.Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc. which could be picked up and thrown by the blades. A small object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause injury to you or a bystander. To help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep children, animals, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation. Always wear safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects. Stop the blades when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

5.Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6.Never carry passengers.

7.Disengage the blades before shifting into reverse and backing up. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

8.Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the chute guard in place.

9.Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

10.Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off the blades, place the transmission in neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove key before dismounting.

11.Turn off blades when not mowing.

12.Stop the engine and wait until the blades come to a complete stop before (a) removing the grass catcher or unclogging chute, or (b) making any repairs, adjusting or removing any grass or debris.

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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 Calling Service InformationRecording Model and Serial Number Information Section I. Controls and Indicators Safety Interlock Switches Not ShownLOW OIL Indicator Power TAKE-OFF PTO Control SwitchIGNITION/LIGHT Switch Hour MeterLift Height Indicator Seat Adjustment LeverBrake 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 Operating the Power TAKE-OFF PTO Clutch Driving on SlopesStopping the Tractor DrawbarAdjusting the Seat Section III. AdjustmentsAdjusting the Brakes Pivot BAR Adjustment Front Wheel AdjustmentWheel Alignment Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment Checking the Transmission Neutral SettingAdjusting Lift Assist Spring Tension Front Control Rod Rear Control Rod Hex Tap ScrewControl Pivot Sleeve Neutral ArmCarburetor Adjustments Section IV. Maintenance Engine MaintenanceEngine OIL Checking the OIL LevelDraining OIL and Replacing OIL Filter Filling the Crankcase Checking Transmission OIL LevelAdding Transmission OIL Hydrostatic Drive OIL FilterAIR Cleaner Servicing the PrecleanerServicing the Paper Element Cleaning EngineSpark Plug Fuel Filter HeadlightsGeneral Battery Information Maintenance of BatteryStorage of the Battery Common Causes for Battery FailureBattery Removal or Installation Battery RemovalBattery Installation Wash Hands after handlingTire Size Pounds 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 Cutting Height Adjustment FlatWasher 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 Trouble Shooting Lack of PowerMaintenance NanceLubrication Table Lubrication Guide Lubrication Guide Check OIL Level Before Each USE Slope Gauge Page Specifications EngineCUB Cadet LLC MANUFACTURER’S ONE Year Limited Warranty Commercial USECUB Cadet LLC MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty Residential USEMaintenance Parts Chart