Page 3 - TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION; ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR; SECTION V - MOWER DECK; WARNING; Wash hands; sition before attaching the battery cables.; CONTENTS
3 TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION 1. ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR For shipping purposes, the mulching plug has been in-stalled in the mower deck. The mulching plug must beremoved to install the chute deflector assembly. WARNING Do not operate the mower deck, even with themulching plug installed, unles...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT; HEED ITS WARNING; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION; Never carry passengers.; DANGER
4 WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knownto 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 a...
Page 5 - Cub Cadet
5 13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 14. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should notbe ...
Page 7 - WA R N I N G
7 PRODUCT GRAPHICS Keep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replaceany safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, miss- ing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replace-ment safety graphics are available through yourdealer. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF RUNNIN...
Page 8 - TO THE OWNER; Your local authorized; CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION; Cub; RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION; Hood Model; Figure 1
8 TO THE OWNER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tractor. The information contained in this manual has beenprepared in detail to help you better understand the features, correct operation, adjustments, and maintenance ofyour tractor. The performance and dependability of this tr...
Page 9 - SECTION I. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; Figure 3
9 SECTION I. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Your Cub Cadet Tractor has been safety engineered.This section gives a brief description of the functionand location of the various controls and indicators. Thoroughly acquaint yourself with all the controls andindicators before attempting to start or operate the...
Page 10 - CAUTION; Figure 4; NOTE; The hydrostatic transmission will not hold the; H. CRUISE CONTROL LEVER; in areas; Section II- OPERATION; for instructions on how
10 A. LOW OIL INDICATOR This indicator will illuminate when the engine oil level islow. If this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor imme-diately and check the engine oil level. If the oil level iswithin the operating range, but the light remains on,contact your Cub Cadet dealer. CAUTION Operatin...
Page 12 - Q. SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES; FUEL TANK; Engage the brake lock and raise the hood.
12 Q. SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock systemfor the protection of the operator. If the interlock sys-tem should ever malfunction, do not operate the trac-tor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine fromcran...
Page 13 - Figure 8; REAR WING NUT
13 Figure 8 UPPER FRONTWING NUT RETAINER WITHTAPERED GUIDE REAR WING NUT GRILLE REAR TABON PANEL SIDE PANEL GROOVE INDASH PANEL GRASP GRASP
Page 14 - Avoid slopes. Tractors can be rolled over.; BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR; Check the engine and transmission oil levels.; STARTING THE ENGINE
14 SECTION II. OPERATION WARNING RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Read theoperator’s manual. Learn to operate thismachine SAFELY. Don’t risk INJURY orDEATH. 1. Before starting the engine or beginning op-eration, be familiar with the controls. Theoperator must be seated, the PTO switch inthe “OFF” position and ...
Page 15 - STOPPING THE ENGINE; TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE; COLD WEATHER STARTING
15 • The safety interlock system will automatical-ly shut off the engine if the operator leavesthe seat before engaging the brake pedallock. • The safety interlock system will automatical-ly disengage the PTO if the reverse controlpedal is pressed down with the PTO in the“RUN” position. To re-engage...
Page 16 - DRIVING THE TRACTOR
16 5. Turn the ingnition key to the “START” position andhold until the engine starts; however, do not crankthe engine continuously for more than 10seconds at a time. Once the engine starts, graduallyadjust the choke as needed to keep the enginerunning until warmed up, then push the choke controlall ...
Page 17 - DRIVING ON SLOPES; down; the slope. Turning up a slope greatly; STOPPING THE TRACTOR; Start and run the engine a few minutes to warm up.; DRAWBAR
17 DRIVING ON SLOPES Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 55 to help deter-mine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excessof 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feetevery 10 feet). The tractor could overturn andcause serious injury. WARNING Opera...
Page 18 - SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS; ADJUSTING THE SEAT; ADJUSTING THE BRAKES; To increase the braking force—; a minimal; To decrease the braking force—; minimal tension
18 SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS This section contains adjustment information for theModel 2166 tractor. Adjustment information for the 42-inch deck is located in Section V – Mower Deckbeginning on page 33. ADJUSTING THE SEAT WARNING Do not adjust the seat when the tractor ismoving. Adjusting the seat wh...
Page 19 - WHEEL ALIGNMENT; Figure 12. Viewed from beneath the tractor.; FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENT; horizontal; PIVOT BAR ADJUSTMENT; PERPENDICULAR
19 WHEEL ALIGNMENT The front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8 to1/4 inch, as measured across dimensions A and Bshown in Figure 12. Figure 12. Viewed from beneath the tractor. FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WARNING Place the tractor on a firm and level surface. To adjust the toe-in, proceed as follows:...
Page 20 - If the rotation is in the; engage the parking
20 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. Figure 14 3. Grasping the ends of the pivot axle, attempt tomove each end of the axle forward and rearwardto check for side play between the axle...
Page 21 - ADJUSTING LIFT ASSIST SPRING TENSION; LIFT ASSIST
21 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 CONTROL CAM Adjusting the Control Rod After completing the previous steps (1 thru 4) forchecking neutral setting, adjust the control rod ( SeeFigure 15) as follows: NOTE The brake pedal lock MUST be engaged toproperly adjust the control rod. 1. Loosen, but do not remove, th...
Page 23 - SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE; OPERATING
23 SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emissioncontrol devices and systems, which are being done atthe customer’s expense, may be performed by anyengine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized Kohlerser...
Page 24 - LUBRICATION TABLE; DRAINING OIL AND REPLACING OIL FILTER; MAINTENANCE CHART
24 Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information regarding the proper type of oil to add to thecrankcase. 1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage thebrake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine andremove the ignition key. 2. Clean the area around the oil fill tube, and the oilfill cap/dipst...
Page 25 - CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
25 6. Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwiseusing an automotive type filter wrench to loosen. 7. Allow the old oil to completely drain from theengine crankcase into the container below. Toclose the drain valve, push it inward, turnclockwise until it stops and then release it. 8. Remove the...
Page 26 - ADDING TRANSMISSION OIL; HYDROSTATIC DRIVE OIL FILTER; TRANSMISSION
26 ADDING TRANSMISSION OIL CAUTION Never overfill the transmission case. Damageor leakage may result if the oil level in thetransmission case is below the “ADD” mark orover the “FULL” mark of the dipstick.For bestresults, fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick asopposed to adding a given quantity o...
Page 27 - AIR CLEANER; Servicing the Precleaner
27 6. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill portand SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill port. Fill thetransmission case until the oil level reaches the“FULL” mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 21). Figure 23 7. Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into theoil fill port. 8. St...
Page 28 - Servicing the Paper Element; CLEANING ENGINE; SPARK PLUG
28 Servicing the Paper Element Every 100 hours of operation (more often underextremely dusty or dirty conditions), inspect the paperelement. Replace the element as necessary. 1. Unfasten the air cleaner cover retaining knob andremove the air cleaner cover (See Figure 24). 2. Remove the foam preclean...
Page 29 - FUEL FILTER; Do not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot.; HEADLIGHTS; Refer to; SPECIFICATIONS; when replacement of; Note which wire connects to; FUSES; . If the electrical system
29 Replace a defective plug with a new plug. Set thespark plug gap at .030 inch (See Figure 25). Tightenthe plug to 28-32 ft-lbs. See your authorized dealer forthe correct replacement plug. Figure 25 FUEL FILTER WARNING Do not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot. The engine is equipped with a...
Page 31 - BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION; Wash Hands after handling.
31 BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION WARNING Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash Hands after handling. When removing the battery, disconnect thebattery cables in the following order to avoidarcing and the resulting sparks: Battery Removal: 1. Disconnec...
Page 33 - SECTION V. MOWER DECK; A. DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS; GAUGE WHEEL
33 SECTION V. MOWER DECK This section contains adjustment, removal, installation,and maintenance information for the 42-inch mowerdeck. Instructions for installation and removal of theoptional mulching plug are located at the end of thissection. A. DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS In order to achieve even ...
Page 34 - FRONT TO BACK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT; Raise the deck to its highest position.; Finger guard
34 Figure 30 7. Lower the deck onto the hard, level surface. 8. Side-to-side leveling is obtained utilizing theadjustment ferrule and right hand hanger bracket(Refer to Figure 31). Figure 31 9. Loosen the upper jam nut on the hanger bracketand turn away from the adjustment ferrule. Turnthe lower loc...
Page 35 - Lower the deck onto the hard, level surface.; GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
35 3. Initially adjust the front lift rod to allow 5/8 inch ofthread to protrude beyond both lock nuts of thefront lift rod/bracket assembly (Refer to Figure 33). Figure 33 4. Refer to Figure 34. Measure and record thedistance from the front cutting edge to the ground(measurement A), and from the re...
Page 36 - If the wheels contact the surface adjust as follows:
36 NOTE Gauge wheels are intended to prevent scalpingof the lawn, and are not meant to be used to setthe cutting height. Do not run the deck on theguage wheels. To adjust the height of the gauge wheels, place thetractor on a firm and level surface. Refer to Figure 35,and proceed as follows: 1. Place...
Page 37 - REMOVAL OF DECK
37 B. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DECK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL OF DECK WARNING Before removing the mower deck, place thePTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage thebrake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the“OFF” position and remove the key from theswitch. Disconnect the spark plug wire foradditional sa...
Page 38 - The exhaust system is; HOT
38 WARNING The exhaust system is HOT . To avoid personal injury, allow the engine and exhaust system tocool before proceeding with the following PTObelt removal instructions. 4. Open the tractor hood and remove the forward endof the PTO belt from the PTO clutch pulley (Referto Figure 39). 5. Pass th...
Page 39 - With the tractor implement lift handle raised to its; INSTALLATION OF DECK
39 Figure 44 CAUTION To avoid possible equipment damage, makesure that the tractor implement lift handle israised to its highest setting before sliding thedeck out from under the tractor. 10. With the tractor implement lift handle raised to its highest setting, slide the deck to the right and outfro...
Page 41 - Install the forward end of the PTO belt on the PTO
41 Figure 51 7. Carefully guide the tractor inplement lift links (leftand right) into the rear deck bracket slots (left andright) as the tractor implement lift handle islowered to its lowest setting (Refer to Figure 52). 8. Pull both deck support pins outward and rotaterearward to disengage the oute...
Page 42 - CLEANING AND BLADE CARE
42 Figure 54 11. Twist the PTO belt 1/4 turn to engage the narrow sides of the belt into the grooves of the two tractorfront-lower pulleys (Refer to Figure 55). Figure 55 12. From the front of the tractor, push the PTO belt through the front lift rod, then to the center of thedeck. Ensure that the f...
Page 43 - The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times.; LUBRICATION; We do not recommend the use of a pressure
43 WARNING When servicing the mower deck, be careful notto cut yourself on the sharpened blades. Clean the underside of the mower deck at the end ofthe mowing season or when buildup of cut material onthe underside is noticed. Also remove the belt coversand remove any accumulated grass clippings. If ...
Page 44 - SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT; Remove the spindle belt covers to expose the belt.; D. INSTALLATION OF MULCHING PLUG
44 SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT In order to replace the spindle drive belt, refer toFigures 59 and 60 and proceed as follows: 1. Disengage the idler arm lever from its stop bracketand rotate the lever to the outside of the deck torelease the spring tension. 2. Remove the hardware that secures the ...
Page 45 - Clean the engine and the entire tractor thoroughly.
45 SECTION VI. OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longerthan 30 days, the following procedures arerecommended: WARNING Never store the tractor with fuel in the tankindoors or in poorly ventilated enclosures,where fuel fumes may reach an open flame,spark or pilot ligh...
Page 47 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES; Refer to the
47 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES When you purchased your tractor, you probably had itcompletely equipped for your particular needs at thetime. However, later you may wish to obtain optionalequipment or accessories. These items and otherallied equipment can be purchased from, and installedby, yo...
Page 49 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; Possible Cause
49 TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible Cause Possible Remedy HARD TO START No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor ..................... Fill the tank with gasoline. Check the fuel line, carburetor and fuel filter. Fuel line or carburetor clogged................................ Clean the fuel line and carburet...
Page 50 - Air
50 TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible Cause Possible Remedy LACK OF POWER Air cleaner clogged ................................................. Service the air cleaner element. Refer to “MAINTE- NANCE.” Engine overload ...................................................... Reduce the load. Engine overheated ...
Page 52 - LUBRICATION GUIDE
52 LUBRICATION GUIDE The service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a veryimportant part of that care. This lubrication schedule reflects the minimal requirements to maintain theequipment. More frequent inspections and maintenance is preferab...
Page 55 - SLOPE GAUGE; IN
55 SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) 15 ° S IGH T AN D H O L D TH IS L E VEL WI TH A V E R T IC AL TR EE A POW E R PO LE A CORNE R OF A B U IL DING OR A FE N C E POS T F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E US E THIS PAGE AS A GUI ...
Page 57 - Specifications are subject to change without notice.
57 2166 2-1/8 gallons 4 pints 6 qts. 0 to 5.5 mph 0 to 3 mph Kohler Command 16 HP 1 3.55 in.2.67 in. 26.0 1400 RPM 3600 RPM ± 75 Battery .030 in. 12 volt neg. ground 725-1706 15 amp regulated 25 amp 725-0963 Internal expanding 15 x 6-6 20 x 9-8 30.00 in.27.50 in. 47.00 in. 72.00 in. 51.00 in. 42.00 ...
Page 58 - one; How State Law Relates to this Warranty:
58 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. CUB CADET warrants this product against defec...
Page 59 - Year Limited Warranty - PTO Clutch
59 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandisepurchased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. CUB CADET warrants this product against defects in ma...
Page 60 - MAINTENANCE PARTS CHART
MODEL 2166 SERIES 2000 16 HP KOHLER Engine Oil Requirements approx. . . 4 pints Part No. Cub Cadet engine oilAmbient temperature viscosity (Grade SG or SH)Above +32°F SAE 10W30 or 10W40 Below +32°F SAE 5W20 or 5W30 737-3030A (10W30) 737-3049 (5W30) Air Filter Requirements Part No. Clean air filter p...
