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Cub Cadet 2176 manual Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference, Slope Gauge

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Cub Cadet 2176 manual Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference, Slope Gauge

Contents

OPERATOR’S MANUAL IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY2000 TRACTOR Model NumberOWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGEMAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REQUIREMENTS COVERAGETRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION CONTENTS2. CONNECT THE BATTERY 1. ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTORI. GENERAL OPERATION SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESII. SLOPE OPERATION DO NOTIII. CHILDREN IV. SERVICE SAFETY GRAPHIC - LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK HANDS AND FEET SAFETY GRAPHIC- LOCATED ON DEFLECTOR CHUTEDEFLECTOR and SAFETY GRAPHIC LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DECK SAFETY GRAPHIC - LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF DECKTO THE OWNER SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONCUB CADET CORP Brake Pedal SECTION I. CONTROLS AND INDICATORSC. POWER TAKE-OFF PTO CONTROL SWITCH A. LOW OIL INDICATORD. IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH B. HOUR METERN. SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER M. LIFT HEIGHT INDICATORI. BRAKE PEDAL J. FORWARD CONTROL PEDALQ. SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES FUEL TANKHOOD AND SIDE PANELS UPPER FRONT WING NUT GRASP REAR WING NUTSIDE PANEL REAR TABSECTION II. OPERATION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORSTARTING THE ENGINE TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE STOPPING THE ENGINECOLD 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 Figure 11. Viewed from top fender offPIVOT BAR ADJUSTMENT FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENTFigure 12. Viewed from beneath the tractor WHEEL ALIGNMENTChecking the Transmission Neutral Setting HYDROSTATIC NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENTADJUSTING LIFT ASSIST SPRING TENSION Adjusting the Control RodFront Control Rod Rear Control RodCARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE MAINTENANCE SECTION IV. MAINTENANCEservice outlet repairs must be performed by an authorized KohlerADDING OIL DRAINING OIL AND REPLACING OIL FILTEROIL FILTER PLASTIC CAP FLEXIBLE TUBING OIL DRAIN VALVE FILLING THE CRANKCASE ADDING TRANSMISSION OIL CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVELHYDROSTATIC DRIVE OIL FILTER OPERATING RANGE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICKServicing the Precleaner AIR CLEANERTRANSMISSION OIL FILTERAir Cleaner Base Air Cleaner CoverCLEANING ENGINE Paper ElementSPARK PLUG FUEL FILTERHEADLIGHTS GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION DANGERMAINTENANCE OF BATTERY STORAGE OF THE BATTERYBattery Removal BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATIONBattery Installation Wash Hands after handlingTIRES Tire SizePounds per Square InchMOUNTING TIRES ON THE RIM A. DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS SECTION V. MOWER DECKSIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT FRONT TO BACK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT 1. Finger guard 2. Blade 3. Hard Level Surface4. Measure This Distance FRONT LIFT ROD BRACKET LOCK NUT 5/8 JAM NUT FRONT LIFT ROD GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENTREAR CUTTING EDGE CUTTING BLADEFRONT CUTTING EDGEFLAT CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTWASHER REAR GAUGE WHEELREMOVAL OF DECK B. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DECK ASSEMBLYThe exhaust system is HOT. To avoid personal injury, allow the engine and exhaust system to cool before proceeding with the following PTO belt removal instructions ROD/BRACKET ASSEMBLY SHOULDER BOLT BOTH SIDES INSTALLATION OF DECKTRACTOR LATCH RECEIVER BOTH SIDES QUICK ATTACH ROD FRONT LIFT SLIDE OUTQUICK ATTACH ROD FRONT LIFT ROD BRACKET ASSEMBLY BOTH SIDES FRONT LIFT ROD/BRACKET ASSEMBLYSLOT IN REAR DECK BRACKETS BOTH SIDES IMPLEMENT LIFT LINKS BOTH SIDES TRACTOR LATCH RECEIVER BOTH SIDES QUICK ATTACH ROD FORM SHOULDER BOLTThe deck idler arm lever is spring loaded. Release it slowly CLEANING AND BLADE CARE C. MAINTENANCELUBRICATION SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT D. INSTALLATION OF MULCHING PLUGSECTION VI. OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION VII. MOWING MOWINGMOWING WITH MULCHING OPTION OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES 10 hours MAINTENANCE CHART30 hours or 50 hoursRefer to “MAINTENANCE.” TROUBLE SHOOTINGPossible Cause Possible RemedyLACK OF POWER TROUBLE SHOOTING“MAINTENANCE.” Possible CauseCheck LUBRICATION TABLEChange Anticipated Air TemperatureLUBRICATION GUIDE “MAINTENANCE.” LUBRICATION GUIDEBefore Each Use After Every 10 Hours of OperationLUBRICATION GUIDECHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH USEDIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS2176 CAPACITIESPage SLOPE GAUGE Keep this sheet in a safe place for future referenceCOMMERCIAL USE CUB CADET CORPORATION MANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYRESIDENTIAL USE CUB CADET CORPORATION MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTYClean air filter per instructions MAINTENANCE PARTS CHARTunder Maintenance - Air cleaner Pre-cleaner