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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Cub Cadet 2176 manual Maintenance, Cleaning and Blade Care

2176 specifications

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