Cub Cadet series 200 LT 2180 Operator's Manual

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SERIES 2000
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Warning:
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 arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
FORM NO. 770-10170C
TRACTOR
Model Number
LT 2180
(11/03)
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SERIES 2000OPERATOR’S MANUALIMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYCUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cu

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10A. LOW OIL INDICATORThis indicator will illuminate when the engine oil level islow. If this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor imme-diately and

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11I. 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

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12Q. SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHESThis tractor is equipped with a safety interlock systemfor the protection of the operator. If the interlock sys-tem sho

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13Figure 8UPPER FRONTWING NUTRETAINER WITHTAPERED GUIDEREAR WING NUTGRILLEREAR TABON PANELSIDE PANELGROOVE INDASH PANELGRASPGRASP

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14SECTION II. OPERATIONWARNINGReceive Instruction - Read the operator’smanual. Learn to operate this machineSAFELY. Don’t risk INJURY or DEATH.1. Befo

Page 7 - STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

151. Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.2. Pull choke control knob to full choke position.Less choking may be necessary due to variationsin

Page 8 - CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION

165. Turn the ingnition key to the “START” position andhold until the engine starts; however, do not crankthe engine continuously for more than 5 seco

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17DRIVING ON SLOPESRefer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 55 to help deter-mine slopes where you may not operate safely.WARNINGDo not mow on inclines with a

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18SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTSThis section contains adjustment information for theModel LT 2180 tractor. Adjustment information for the42-inch deck is loc

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19WHEEL ALIGNMENTThe front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8 to1/4 inch, as measured across dimensions A and Bshown in Figure 12.Figure 12. View

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2Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EP

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202. 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 eliminat

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21Adjusting the Control RodAfter completing the previous steps (1 thru 4) forchecking neutral setting, adjust the control rod ( SeeFigure 15) as follo

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22CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTSWARNINGWhen making adjustments to the carburetorwhile the engine is running, disengage the PTOclutch and engage the brake ped

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23Control AdjustmentsTo adjust the choke control, remove the air cleaner.Move the choke control to the full choke position. Thecarburetor choke should

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24SECTION IV. MAINTENANCEENGINE OILThe engine oil must be drained and replaced with newoil after the firsr 5 to 8 hours of engine operation andthen af

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252. Clean the area around the oil filler cap to preventdebris from entering the crankcase. See Figure 21.Figure 213. Unscrew the oil filler cap from

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265. To open the drain valve, push it slightly inward andturn it counterclockwise until it stops, then pull itoutward. Allow the old oil to completely

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27ADDING TRANSMISSION OILCAUTIONNever overfill the transmission case. Damageor leakage may result if the oil level in thetransmission case is below th

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284. Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to thegasket of the new filter. Install the filter by turningit clockwise, by hand, until the gas

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29CLEANING ENGINEThis tractor has an air-cooled engine. Air must be ableto circulate freely around the engine through theflywheel screen, through the

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3TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION1. ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTORFor shipping purposes, the mulching plug has been in-stalled in the mower deck. The mulch

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30FUEL FILTERWARNINGDo not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot.The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter.Visually inspect the filter pe

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31MAINTENANCE OF BATTERYThe tractor is shipped with a wet battery — the batteryacid has already been added and the battery sealed.Although the battery

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325. Loosen the hose clamp and pull the drain tubefrom the battery.6. Lift the battery upward and remove from the leftside of the tractor.7. Install t

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33SECTION V. MOWER DECKThis section contains adjustment, removal, installation,and maintenance information for the 42-inch mowerdeck. Instructions for

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34Figure 34 7. Lower the deck onto the hard, level surface.8. Side-to-side leveling is obtained utilizing theadjustment ferrule and right hand hanger

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353. 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

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36NOTEGauge 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

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37B. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OFDECK ASSEMBLYREMOVAL OF DECK WARNINGBefore removing the mower deck, place thePTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage

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38WARNINGThe exhaust system is HOT. To avoid personalinjury, allow the engine and exhaust system tocool before proceeding with the following PTObelt r

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39Figure 48 CAUTIONTo avoid possible equipment damage, makesure that the tractor implement lift handle israised to its highest setting before sliding

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4WARNING• The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to ca

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403. Make sure the slot in both rear deck bracketsaligns with the implement lift links on each side ofthe tractor (See Figure 51).Figure 51 4. Refer

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41Figure 55 7. Carefully guide the tractor inplement lift links (leftand right) into the rear deck bracket slots (left andright) as the tractor imple

Page 37 - DECK ASSEMBLY

42Figure 58 11. Pass the PTO belt downward, inside the tractorframe, until the belt is below the two tractor frontlower pulleys. Twist the two sides

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43WARNINGWhen servicing the mower deck, be careful notto cut yourself on the sharpened blades.Clean the underside of the mower deck at the end ofthe m

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44SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT In order to replace the spindle drive belt, refer toFigure 63 and Figure 64 and proceed as follows:1. Remove the hard

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45SECTION VI. OFF-SEASON STORAGEIf the machine is to be inoperative for a period longerthan 30 days, the following procedures arerecommended:WARNINGNe

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46SECTION VII. MOWINGMOWING WARNINGTo avoid possible injury, do not allow anyone inthe area opposite the discharge chute whilemowing. Although the are

Page 42 - C. MAINTENANCE

47OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIESWhen you purchased your tractor, you probably had itcompletely equipped for your particular needs at thetime. Howe

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48MAINTENANCE CHARTNOTEMaintenance information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with thatspecific piece of equipmen

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49TROUBLE SHOOTINGPossible Cause Possible RemedyHARD TO START No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor ... Fill the tank with gasoline

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513. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.14. Do not operate the machine while under theinfluence of alcohol or drugs.15. Watch for traffic w

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50TROUBLE SHOOTINGPossible Cause Possible RemedyLACK OF POWERAir cleaner clogged ... Service the air cle

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51LUBRICATION TABLEPoint ofLubricationCheckatHoursChangeatHoursCapacityAnticipated Air TemperatureAbove +40°F 0° to 40°F -20°F t0 100°+ Engine crankca

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52LUBRICATION GUIDEThe service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a veryimportant part of th

Page 49 - TROUBLE SHOOTING

53LUBRICATION GUIDE—Before Each UseNOTELubrication information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with thespecific pi

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54LUBRICATION GUIDE101030101030101010010LEFT SIDEBOTH SIDESBOTH SIDESCHECK OILLEVEL BEFOREEACH USECHECK OIL LEVELBEFORE EACH USE10501005050— 5— 10— 9—

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55SLOPE GAUGE(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)15°SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A BUILDIN

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57SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications are subject to change without notice.LT 2180CAPACITIES Fuel Tank ...

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58CUB CADET CORPORATIONMANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY(COMMERCIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CAD

Page 55 - SLOPE GAUGE

59CUB CADET CORPORATIONMANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY(RESIDENTIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETCORPORATION (“CUB CAD

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65. Never allow children under 14 years old tooperate the machine. Children 14 years and overshould only operate the machine under closeparental super

Page 57 - HYDROSTATIC DRIVE

MODEL LT 2180 SERIES 2000 18 HP VANGUARDEngine Oil Requirements approx. . . 3 pints Part No.Cub Cadet engine oilAmbient temperature viscosity (Grade

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7PRODUCT GRAPHICSKeep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replaceany safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, miss-ing, painted over or can no l

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8TO THE OWNERThis Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tractor. The information contained in this manual has beenprepared in detail to h

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9SECTION I. CONTROLS AND INDICATORSYour Cub Cadet Tractor has been safety engineered.This section gives a brief description of the functionand locatio

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