Cub Cadet 2166 manual CUB Cadet LLC MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty, Residential USE

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CUB CADET LLC

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY

(RESIDENTIAL USE)

The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

CUB CADET warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years for residential users, (one (1) year for commercial users), commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster.

Batteries and belts are subject to separate terms as follows:

a.Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the first three months. After three months, the battery replacement credit is based on the months remaining in the twelve (12) month period dating back to the original date of sale. Any replacement battery will be warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period.

b.All belts are covered by a one (1) year limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship.

3 Year Limited Warranty - PTO Clutch

CUB CADET warrants the power take off (“PTO”) clutch and mounting hardware against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years for Series 2000 products manufactured after August 1, 1997 for residential users, commencing on the date of original purchase or lease and CUB CADET will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any PTO clutch or mounting hardware found to be defective in material or workmanship provided this product has been operated and maintained as set forth above.

5 Year/500 Hour Limited Warranty

CUB CADET warrants the frame, front cast iron pivot axle and drive shaft on Series 2000 and 3000 models against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years or 500 hours, whichever occurs first, for residential users, commencing on the date of original purchase or lease and CUB CADET will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship provided this product has been operated and maintained as set forth above. In addition to any other reason set forth herein, CUB CADET may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter, or any part thereof, is altered, modified, disconnected or otherwise tampered with.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,

WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED CUB CADET DEALER. To locate the dealer in your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact CUB CADET by calling 1-877-282-8684 or writing to P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. You may also log on to our Web site at www.cubcadet.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:

a.Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

b.CUB CADET does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America, its possessions and territories, except those sold through CUB CADET’s authorized channels of export distribution.

c.Normal wear parts or components, including blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, rubber auger spirals, shave plates and tires.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including the dealer, with respect to any product shall bind CUB CADET. During the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales. CUB CADET shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services, for transportation or for related expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or original lessee.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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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 GraphicRecording Model and Serial Number Information Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Safety 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 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 Drawbar Operating the Power TAKE-OFF PTO ClutchDriving on Slopes Stopping the TractorAdjusting the Brakes Section III. AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Wheel Alignment Front Wheel AdjustmentPivot BAR Adjustment 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 Checking Transmission OIL Level Filling the CrankcaseHydrostatic Drive OIL Filter Adding Transmission OILServicing the Precleaner AIR CleanerSpark Plug Cleaning EngineServicing the Paper Element Headlights Fuel FilterCommon Causes for Battery Failure General Battery InformationMaintenance of Battery Storage of the BatteryWash Hands after handling Battery Removal or InstallationBattery Removal Battery InstallationMounting Tires on the RIM TiresTire Size Pounds 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 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 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 Nance Trouble ShootingLack of Power MaintenanceLubrication 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