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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
2000
TRACTOR
Model Number
2166
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
Warning:
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the
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KOHLER CO. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY SMALL OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your small off-road equipment engine. For California, engines produced in 1995 and later must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other states,
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CONTENTS Section Page Section Page Emission Control Systems Warranty ... 2 VI Off-Season Storage ............................. 45 Tractor and Deck Preparation.............. 3 VII Mowing................................................. 46 Safe Operation Practices..................... 4 Optional Equipment and Accessories. 47 Product Graphics ................................. 7 Maintenance Chart............................... 48 To The Owner...................................... 8 Trouble Shooting
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WARNING The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arres
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13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. DO: 14. Do not operate the machine while under the Mow up and down slopes, not across. influence of alcohol or drugs. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc. 15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could roadways. overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that machine into a trai
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5. Never allow children under 14 years old to 8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14 years and over remove the wire from the spark plug and should only operate the machine under close thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. parental supervision and proper instruction. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. 6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure 9. Grass catcher com
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PRODUCT GRAPHICS ing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replace- ment safety graphics are available through your Keep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replace dealer. any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, miss- STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. BE FAMILIAR WITH CONTROLS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE AND OPERATING. 2. SET CHOKE, MOVE THROTTLE TO MID POSITION AND DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL. 3. TURN KEY TO THE START POSITION. 4. AFTER ENGINE STARTS OPEN CHOKE. STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. DISENGAGE PTO
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TO THE OWNER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tractor. The information contained in this manual has been prepared in detail to help you better understand the features, correct operation, adjustments, and maintenance of your tractor. The performance and dependability of this tractor rely greatly on the manner in which it is operated and maintained. Therefore, it is recommended that all operators of the tractor carefully read this manual and fully under- stand its operation.
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SECTION I. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Your Cub Cadet Tractor has been safety engineered. Thoroughly acquaint yourself with all the controls and This section gives a brief description of the function indicators before attempting to start or operate the and location of the various controls and indicators. tractor. AB I C J F D K E H G L O M N A. Low Oil Indicator I. Brake Pedal B. Hour Meter J. Forward Control Pedal C. Power Take-Off (PTO) Control Switch K. Reverse Control Pedal D. Ignition/Light Sw
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A. LOW OIL INDICATOR E. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER This indicator will illuminate when the engine oil level is This lever controls the speed of the engine. When low. If this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor imme- set in a given position, the control cable will maintain diately and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is a uniform engine speed. within the operating range, but the light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE When using power take-off operated equip- CAUTION men
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I. BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal is located at the front of the right run- ning board above the forward control pedal. Press down to stop the tractor and disengage the cruise con- trol. The brake pedal must be fully depressed to acti- vate the safety interlock switch when starting the tractor. J. FORWARD CONTROL PEDAL The forward control pedal is located at the front of the right running board below the brake pedal. Slowly press down on the pedal to start moving forward. The forward ground speed o
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Q. SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES HOOD AND SIDE PANELS The tractor hood is arranged to swing up and forward This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for easy access to the engine compartment (see Fig- for the protection of the operator. If the interlock sys- ure 8). Whenever engine maintenance is required, the tem should ever malfunction, do not operate the trac- side panels can be removed. tor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine f
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UPPER FRONT WING NUT GRASP REAR WING NUT SIDE PANEL REAR TAB RETAINER WITH ON PANEL TAPERED GUIDE GRILLE GROOVE IN DASH PANEL GRASP Figure 8 13
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SECTION II. OPERATION Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is an approved fuel. Other WARNING gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved. Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Read the gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE operator’s manual. Learn to operate this by volume) are approved fuels. Other gasoline/ machine SAFELY. Don’t risk INJURY or ether blends are not approved. DEATH. 1. Before starting the engine or beginning op-
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• The safety interlock system will automatical- TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE ly shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the brake pedal lock. CAUTION The safety interlock system will automatical- ly disengage the PTO if the reverse control Never operate a new engine immediately pedal is pressed down with the PTO in the under full load. Break it in carefully as shown “RUN” position. To re-engage the PTO, re- in the table below. lease the reverse control pedal, move the
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5. Turn the ingnition key to the “START” position and hold until the engine starts; however, do not crank CAUTION the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. Once the engine starts, gradually Do not use the forward or reverse control adjust the choke as needed to keep the engine pedals to change the direction of travel when running until warmed up, then push the choke control the tractor is in motion. Use the brake pedal to all the way in. bring the tractor to a stop before depre
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DRIVING ON SLOPES 1. Start and run the engine a few minutes to warm up. Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 55 to help deter- 2. With the mowing deck, snow thrower, etc. installed mine slopes where you may not operate safely. and the engine running at approximately 50% throttle, engage and disengage the clutch at ten second intervals (ten seconds ON-ten seconds WARNING OFF) five times. The engine choke may have to be pulled out slightly to accomplish this. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in exc
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SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS This section contains adjustment information for the 2. Release the brake pedal lock. If the tractor cannot Model 2166 tractor. Adjustment information for the 42- be pushed forward or rearward, the braking force inch deck is located in Section V – Mower Deck must be decreased. beginning on page 33. To adjust the braking force, refer to Figure 11 and proceed as follows: ADJUSTING THE SEAT 1. Place the tractor on a level surface with the brake pedal lock disengaged. Stop t
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT 5. Disconnect the front ball joints from the steering arms by removing the hex lock nuts (Refer to The front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8 to Figure 13). Manually move each wheel to achieve 1/4 inch, as measured across dimensions A and B the required toe-in and equal D measurements. shown in Figure 12. 6. Loosen the jam nuts from the ball joints (See Figure 13). PERPENDICULAR LOWER TO FRAME STEERING BALL JOINT ARM JAM NUT TIE ROD HEX LOCK NUT STEERING ARM Figure 13 Fig
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2. Pivot the ends of the axle up and down to check for binding. If the axle is binding, loosen the lock nuts WARNING (See Figure 14) until binding is eliminated. Place the tractor on a firm and level surface and chock the front wheels before raising the rear PIVOT AXLE wheels from the ground. Use jack stands to ADJUSTMENT BOLTS support the rear of the tractor when raised. 2. Raise the rear of the tractor, so that the rear tires are at least one inch above the surface, and set it on A LOCK jack s
