Cub Cadet 2000 Series Manuale dell'Operatore

@OPERATOR'S MANUAL2000TRACTORModel Number2186IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYWarning: This unit is equipped with an intern

A. LOW OIL INDICATORThis indicator will illuminate when the engine oil level islow. If this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor imme-diately and c

I. BRAKE PEDALThe brake pedal is located at the front of the right run-ning board above the forward control pedal. Pressdown to stop the tractor and d

Q. SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHESThis tractor is equipped with a safety interlock systemfor the protection of the operator. If the interlock sys-tem should

UPPER FRONTWING NUTj,"REAR WIN(SIDE PANEL"RETAINER WITHTAPERED GUIDEGRILLEGROOVEINDASH PANEL GRASPFigure 813

SECTION II. OPERATIONWARNINGRECEIVE INSTRUCTION Read theoperator's manual. Learn to operate thismachine SAFELY. Don't risk INJURY orDEATH.1.

• TRACTOR BREAK-INPROCEDURE1,2.The safety interlock system will automatical-ly shut off the engine if the operator leavesthe seat before engaging the

5,Turn the ingnition key to the "START" position andhold until the engine starts; however, do not crankthe engine continuously for more than

DRIVING ON SLOPESRefer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 57 to helpdetermine slopes where you may not operate safely.WARNINGDo not mow on inclines with a slo

SECTION II1. ADJUSTMENTSThis section contains adjustment information for theModel 2186 tractor. Adjustment information for the 44-inch deck is located

WHEEL ALIGNMENTThe front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8 to1/4 inch, as measured across dimensions A and Bshown in Figure 12.5,6.Manually move

KOHLER CO.FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSLIMITED WARRANTYUTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINESThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (

2. Pivot the ends of the axle up and down to check forbinding. If the axle is binding, loosen the lock nuts(See Figure 14) until binding is eliminated

!t 21. Front Control Rod2. Rear Control Rod3. Hex Tap Screw4. Pivot Sleeve5. Neutral Arm6. Control Arm7. Hex Cap Screw8. Centering Spacer9. Neutral Br

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTSWARNINGWhen making adjustments to the carburetorwhile the engine is running, disengage the PTOclutch and engage the brake pedal

SECTION IV. MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emissioncontrol devices and systems, which are being done atthe cu

ADDING OILCAUTIONNever overfill the engine crankcase. The enginemay overheat and/or damage may result if thecrankcase is below the "LOW" mar

Whiletheengineoiliswarm,proceedasfollows:I NOTEA 12 inch length of flexible tubing is supplied inthe owner's manual package and should beused to

CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVELI NOTECheck the oil level only while the engine isstopped and the tractor is level.Check the oil level of the transmiss

2,Clean the area around the transmission drain plugto prevent debris from entering the transmissioncase. Remove the drain plug and allow thetransmissi

1. Air Cleaner Cover2. Wing Nut3. Element Cover4. Rubber Grommet5. Paper Element6. Foam Precleaner7. Air Cleaner Base1. Unfasten the air cleaner cover

SPARK PLUGWARNINGTo avoid possible injury, be sure the engine isoff and has cooled before making anyadjustments or repairs.I NOTERemove all dirt from

CONTENTSSectionPage Section2 VII347889Emission Control Systems Warranty ...Tractor and Deck Preparation ...Safe Operation Practices ...

FUSESAlways use the same capacity fuse for replacement.Refer to SPECIFICATIONS. If the electrical systemdoes not function, check the fuses.To replace

BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATIONWARNINGWhen removing the battery, disconnect thebattery cables in the following order to avoidarcing and the resulting

TIRESKeep the pneumatic tires properly inflated. Over-inflationwill cause operator discomfort. Under-inflationwill cause short tire life.Improperly in

SECTION V. MOWER DECKThis section contains adjustment, removal, installation,and maintenance information for the 44-inch mowerdeck. Instructions for i

I NOTECheck the tires for proper inflation beforemaking a leveling adjustment. To level the deck,the tractor and deck MUST be placed on a hard,level s

,Initially adjust the front lift rod to allowapproximately 5/8 inch of thread to protrudebeyond both lock nuts of the front lift rod/bracketassembly (

C,washers. Remove the lock nuts, shoulderscrews, and bell washers fastening the frontball wheels to the deck gauge wheel brackets.Again place the trac

,4,While lowering the rear end of the lift assist rod,guide the lower spring hook into the pigtail hook atthe lower front of the fender (See Figure 39

©PTO BELTTRACTOR FRONT FRONT LIFTLOWER PULLEYS ROD/BRACKET-ASSEMBLYg,Figure 43Pull the deck support pins outward, turn downwardand release so both spr

INSTALLATION OF DECKWARNINGBefore performing the mower deck installation,place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position,engage the brake pedal l

WARNING• The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductive

5,@QUICK A'rI'ACH RODFRONT LIFT ROD/BRACKET ASSEMBLYFigure 51While holding the front lift rod up, slide the mowerdeck forward until the rod

,From beneath the right rear fender, push the liftassist rod down and outward to release from theframe. Disengage the hook of the lift assist springfr

14. Twist the PTO belt 1/4 turn to engage the narrowsides of the belt into the grooves of the two tractorfront-lower pulleys (Refer to Figure 60).LEVE

maintained. If the cutting edge of a blade hasbeen sharpened to within 5/8 inch of the windwing radius (see Figure 63), it is recommendedthat new blad

6. Reinstall the spindle belt covers.7. Engage the idler arm lever into its stop bracket.5,4,5.Position the mulching plug so that the retaining lipon

SECTION VI. OFF-SEASON STORAGEIf the machine is to be inoperative for a period longerthan 30 days, the following procedures arerecommended:1,WARNINGNe

SECTION VII. MOWINGMOWINGWARNINGTo avoid possible injury, do not allow anyone inthe area opposite the discharge chute whilemowing. Although the area h

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIESWhen you purchased your tractor, you probably had itcompletely equipped for your particular needs at thetime. Howeve

MAINTENANCE CHART10 hours 30 hours or 50 hours 100 hoursOperation to Before or once three times or twice or Beforebe performed each use a month a seas

TROUBLESHOOTINGPossible CauseNo gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor ...Fuel line or carburetor clogged ...

13.Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight. DO:14.Do not operatethe machinewhile undertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.15.Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearo

TROUBLESHOOTINGPossible CausePossible RemedyLACK OF POWERAir cleaner clogged ... Service the air cleaner

LUBRICATION TABLECheck ChangePoint of at atLubrication Hours HoursEngine crankcase Check 100beforeeachuseHydro transmission Check Add asand transaxle

LUBRICATION GUIDEWARNINGThe service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a veryimportant part

LUBRICATION GUIDE1. Engine filler cap anddipstick2. Transmission oil leveland fill port3. Steering knuckles (2)(both sides)4. Transmission oil filter5

12 mm12olCHECK OIL -2LEVEL BEFORE _EACH USECHECK OIL LEVELBEFORE EACH USE[] -- 14LEFT SIDEorrl10B--6 BOTH SIDES--13BOTH SIDES

SPECIFICATIONSCAPACITIESFuel Tank ...Crankcase (approximately) ...

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USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEI"... I IA,. II

CUB CADET CORPORATIONMANUFACTURER'S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY(COMMERCIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETCORPORATIO

CUB CADET CORPORATIONMANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY(RESIDENTIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETCORPORATION ("

5. Never allow childrenunder 14 years old tooperatethemachine.Children14yearsandovershouldonly operatethe machineundercloseparentalsupervisionandprope

MAINTENANCE PARTS CHARTMODEL 2186 SERIES 2000 18 HP KOHLERENGINE OIL Part No.AIR FILTER©_ CARTRIDGEiFOAMPRE-CLEANERENGINE OIL FILTER _SPARK PLUGTRANSM

PRODUCT GRAPHICSKeep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replaceany safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, miss-,A, WARNINGing, painted over o

TO THE OWNERCub Cadet tractor Model 2186 is equipped with a 44-inch mower deck, and includes a mulching plug. Theinformation in this manual has been p

SECTION I. CONTROLS AND INDICATORSYour Cub Cadet Tractor has been safety engineered.This section gives a brief description of the functionand location