Cub Cadet 3186 manual Seat Adjustment Lever, Deck Front Lift Rod Assembly, Indicator Light Pod

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Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat adjustment lever is located below the seat. This lever is used to adjust the seat forward or back. Refer to Figure 13 on page 15.

Deck Front Lift Rod Assembly

For shipping purposes, the deck front lift rod assembly has been installed on the tractor. Cut the tie strap holding the lift rod assembly to the tractor; then pull downward on the quick latch rod at the front of the tractor to remove the lift rod assembly.

Quick Latch Rod

Lift Rod Assembly

Figure 10

Indicator Light Pod

A

B

D

E

 

 

C

 

A

Oil Pressure Indicator

D

Not Used

B

Low Fuel Indicator

E

Battery Charge Indicator

C

Hour Meter

 

 

 

 

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Hour Meter

The hour meter is part of the indicator light pod in the dash panel. The hour meter operates whenever the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ON/LIGHTS” position. Record the actual hours of trac- tor operation to ensure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the schedule in this manual.

Oil Pressure Indicator

WARNING: Operating the tractor with low oil level or pressure could result in severe engine damage.

The oil pressure indicator is part of the indicator light pod on the dash panel. This indicator will illuminate when the engine oil pressure is low. If this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor

immediately and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is within the operating range, and the light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

Low Fuel Indicator

The Low Fuel indicator is part of the indicator light pod on the dash panel. This indicator will illuminate when the tractor is low on fuel. If the gas tank is full and the light stays on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

Battery Charge Indicator

The battery charge indicator is part of the indicator light pod on the dash panel. This indicator will illuminate when the tractor’s voltage sensor reads low battery voltage. If the light stays on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

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Contents CUB Cadet P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, Ohio 3000Important Safe Operation Practices Table of ContentsPage Slope Operation Service Finding Your Model & Serial Number Calling Service InformationIgnition Stop Safety Labels Found on Your UnitControls Parking Brake Lever PTO SwitchCenter Lift Height Indicator Steering WheelFuel Fill Cap Ignition / Light SwitchTransmission Release Rod Transmission Oil Fill/DipstickOil Pressure Indicator Seat Adjustment LeverDeck Front Lift Rod Assembly Indicator Light PodStarting The Engine Safety Interlock SwitchesOperation Fueling The TractorDriving On Slopes Setting The Cruise ControlDriving The Tractor Opening Tool Box Using The DrawbarUsing the Hydraulic Lift System Stopping The TractorSeat Adjustment AdjustmentsFront Steering Wheel Tilt AdjustmentBrake Inspection and Adjustment Front Wheel AlignmentEach Use Hours MaintenanceTurning Radius Adjustment Maintenance ChartLubrication Illustration General Battery Information Accessing Engine CompartmentHeadlight Bulb Replacement Battery RemovalBattery Maintenance Battery StorageChecking Transmission Oil Level Tail Light Bulb ReplacementTire Inflation Adding Transmission Oil Changing Transmission Oil Information Electrical BoxOff-Season Storage FuseEngine Information MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageChecking Engine Oil Level Cleaning The EngineChanging Engine Oil Adding Engine OilSparkplugs Before making any adjustments or repairsChanging Fuel Filter Changing Air CleanerServicing The Precleaner Servicing The Paper Element Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks Trouble ShootingDescription Model Number Optional EquipmentSlope Gauge Page Brakes SpecificationsTires Page Page Year/500 Hour Limited Warranty Year Limited Warranty PTO ClutchPage Description Quick Reference Parts