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Cub Cadet series 200 LT 2180 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
ES
TRACTOR
Model Number
LT 2180
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an intemaI 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 44136-0619.
CUB CADET
LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
[www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10170C
(11/03)

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  • Page 1 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 44136-0619. CUB CADET P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]...

  • Page 2: Emission Control Systems Warranty

    Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U,S. EPA) Emission Control Systems Warranty Statement(Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE- AFTER,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Section Section Page Page Emission Control Systems Warranty ... Off-Season Storage ......Tractor and Deck Preparation ....Mowing ..........Safe Operation Practices ..... Optional Equipment and Accessories. Maintenance Chart ....... Product Graphics ......... To The Owner ........Trouble Shooting ........Lubrication Table .........

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    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...
  • Page 5 Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes. exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard. 22. Use only accessories approved for this machine III. CHILDREN by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert instructions provided...
  • Page 6 5. Never allow childrenunder 14 years old to After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14yearsandover remove wire from spark plug shouldonly operatethe machineunder close thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. parental supervision a ndproperinstruction. Repair damage before...

  • Page 7: Product Graphics

    PRODUCT G RAPHICS ing, painted over or can no longer be read. Replace- Keepproduct s afetygraphics (decals) c lean.Replace ment safety graphics are available through your dealer. anysafetygraphic thatis damaged, destroyed, miss- WARNING SAFETY GRAPHIC - LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK DEFLECTOR and SAFETY GRAPHIC - LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF DECK GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 8: To The Owner

    LEVEL SURFACE before pulling the transmission release lever to the disengaged position. Your local authorized Cub Cadet dealer is interested in the performance you receive from your tractor, and with the maintenance needed to ensure the satisfactory operation of your tractor. The dealer has trained service personnel familiar with the latest servicing information, is equipped with the latest tools, and has a complete line of genuine Cub Cadet service parts which assure proper fit and high quality.

  • Page 9: Controls And Indicators

    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.
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 UPPER FRONT WING NUT SIDE PANEL" RETAINER WITH TAPERED GUIDE GRILLE GROOVEIN DASH PANEL GRASP Figure 8...

  • Page 14: Operation

    SECTION II. OPERATION Check the tire inflation pressures. Adjust the seat for operator's maximum comfort, WARNING visibility and for maintaining complete control of the tractor. Receive Instruction - Read the operator's Remove side panels clean manual. Learn operate this machine SAFELY.
  • Page 15 TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat. Pull choke control knob to full choke position. Less choking may be necessary due to variations CAUTION in temperature, grade of fuel, etc. Little or no choking will be needed when the engine is warm. Never operate a new engine...
  • Page 16 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 5 seconds at a time. Once the engine starts, gradually adjust Do not use the forward or reverse control the choke as needed to keep the engine running until...
  • Page 17 DRIVING ONSLOPES Start and run the engine a few minutes to warm up. Refer t otheSLOPE GAUGE onpage 55to helpdeter- With the mowing deck, snow thrower, etc. installed mineslopes where youmaynotoperate safely. and the engine running at approximately throttle, engage and disengage the clutch at ten second intervals (ten seconds...

  • Page 18: Adjustments

    If brake rod Release the brake pedal lock. If the tractor cannot adjustment does not correct the problem, see your be pushed forward or rearward, the braking force authorized Cub Cadet dealer. must be decreased.
  • Page 19 WHEEL ALIGNMENT 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.
  • Page 20 2. Pivot t heendsoftheaxleupanddown tocheck for binding. I ftheaxleis binding, l oosen thelocknuts WARNING (SeeFigure14)untilbinding 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...
  • Page 21 1. Front Control Rod 2. Rear Control Rod 3. Hex Tap Screw CONTROL 4. Pivot Sleeve 5. Neutral Arm 6. Control Arm 7. Hex Cap Screw 8. Centering Spacer 9. Neutral Bracket 10. Hairpin Cotter (Not Shown) Figure ADJUSTING LIFT ASSIST SPRING TENSION Adjusting the Control Rod The effort required to operate the implement lift handle After completing...
  • Page 22 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS With the engine running, place the throttle control in the "SLOW" position. Rotate the carburetor throttle lever against the idle WARNING speed screw and hold it (See Figure 17). When making adjustments to the carburetor Turn the idle speed screw to obtain 1300 to 1500 while the engine is running, disengage the PTO RPM.
  • Page 23 Control Adjustments To adjust the throttle control, remove the air cleaner. Move the the throttle control to the "FAST" position. To adjust the choke control, remove the air cleaner. The swivel should be against the throttle stop (See Fig- Move the choke control to the full choke position. The ure 19).

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL The engine oil must be drained and replaced with new NOTE oil after the firsr 5 to 8 hours of engine operation and then after every 50 hours of operation. Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is level.
  • Page 25 The filters can be obtained valve (Refer to Figure 22). Remove the dipstick. through your Cub Cadet dealer under part number BS-492932. Attach the flexible tubing (supplied in owner's Refer...
  • Page 26 To open the drain valve, push it slightly inward and Securely screw the oil filler cap into the valve turn it counterclockwise until it stops, then pull it cover and the dipstick into the tube. outward. Allow the old oil to completely drain from the engine crankcase into the container below.
  • Page 27 The filter can be obtained through your Cub Cadet dealer under the part number 923-3014. TRANSMISSION Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information OIL FILTER regarding the oil capacity and the proper type of oil to pour into the transmission case.
  • Page 28 Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new filter. Install the filter by turning it clockwise, by hand, until the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn. Clean the area around the transmission oil fill PLATE...
  • Page 29 CLEANING ENGINE This tractor has an air-cooled engine. Air must be able to circulate freely around the engine through flywheel screen, through the cooling shrouds and over the fins of the cylinder head and cylinder block (See Figure 27). Keep these areas free of accumulated dirt and debris to keep the engine from overheating and possibly causing extensive engine damage.
  • Page 30 FUEL FILTER With the terminals pointing upward, align the tab of the socket with the notch of the reflector. Push the socket inward and turn as follows to lock: WARNING Left headlight -- appoximately 1/4 turn clock- wise. Do not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot. Right headlight-- approximately 1/4 turn coun- The engine...
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY Battery Installation: Connect the Positive cable. The tractor is shipped with a wet battery -- the battery Connect the Negative cable. acid has already been added and the battery sealed. Although the battery is maintenance free, the following To replace the battery, proceed as follows: care should be taken when handling the battery and to Remove...
  • Page 32 Loosen the hose clamp and pull the drain tube Attach the second jumper cable from the negative from the battery. terminal of the good battery to the FRAME OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY. Lift the battery upward and remove from the left side of the tractor.

  • Page 33: Mower Deck

    SECTION V. MOWER DECK SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT This section contains adjustment, removal, installation, and maintenance information for the 42-inch mower Position the tractor and mower deck on a hard, deck. Instructions for installation and removal of the level surface. optional mulching plug are located at the end of this Open the tractor hood and disconnect the spark section.
  • Page 34 Loosen the upper jam nut on the hanger bracket and turn away from the adjustment ferrule. Turn the lower lock nut upward (tighten) on the threads of the hanger bracket to raise the right side of the mower deck. Turn the lock nut down (loosen) on the threads to lower the right side of the mower deck (Refer to Figure 35).
  • Page 35 Initially adjust the front lift rod to allow 5/8 inch of thread to protrude beyond both lock nuts of the NOTE front lift rod/bracket assembly (Refer to Figure 37). The front lift rod must be against the back of both slots in the deck front roller bracket. If one FRONT LIFT ROD BRACKET side of the rod is not against the back of the slot...
  • Page 36 clearance between wheel level surface. Secure with the lock nut. NOTE Note the position of the index hole used; then Gauge wheels are intended to prevent scalping install the other rear gauge wheel and the front of the lawn, and are not meant to be used to set ball wheels into the corresponding index hole the cutting height.
  • Page 37 B. REMOVAL INSTALLATION MOWERDECK DECK ASSEMBLY CENTER DOUBLE PTO BELT REMOVAL OF DECK PULLEY WARNING Before removing the mower deck, place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the switch.
  • Page 38 Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its highest setting, Slide the mower deck forward, so WARNING the front lift rod rests to the rear of, and free of, the front roller bracket slots of the deck (See Figure The exhaust system is HOT. To avoid personal 46).
  • Page 39 INSTALLATION OF DECK TRACTOR LATCH RECEIVER WARNING Before performing the mower deck installation, place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key QUICK from the switch. Disconnect the spark plug wire ATTACH for additional safety.
  • Page 40 Make sure the slot in both rear deck brackets aligns with the implement lift links on each side of the tractor (See Figure 51). SLOT IN REAR DECK BRACKETS QUICK ATTACH ROD FRONT LIFT ROD/ BRACKET ASSEMBLY IMPLEMENT LIFT LINKS Figure 53 (BOTH SIDES) While holding the front lift rod up, slide the mower...
  • Page 41 NOTE REAR DECK BRACKET SLOTS It may be necessary to lift each side of the deck and maneuver it slightly to align the support pins with the holes of the lift links. Make certain the support pins are fully extended through the lift links to prevent the mower...
  • Page 42 CLUTCH PULLEY PTO BELT BELT MOWER DECK I tt FRONT OF DECK CENTER DOUBLE PULLEY Figure 60 Figure 58 11. Pass the PTO belt downward, inside the tractor 14. While holding the belt in position, rotate and frame, until the belt is below the two tractor front engage the deck idler arm lever into its stop bracket to provide tension on the PTO belt (See lower pulleys.
  • Page 43 After replacing blades, apply grease to the exposed threads at the bottom of the spindle bolts to WARNING prevent rust buildup. When replacing the blades, be sure they are installed so When servicing the mower deck, be careful not that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of to cut yourself on the sharpened blades.
  • Page 44 SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT D. INSTALLATION OF MULCHING PLUG In order to replace the spindle drive belt, refer to Figure 63 and Figure 64 and proceed as follows: WARNING Remove the hardware that secures the spindle Before installing the mulching plug, place the belt covers to the deck.

  • Page 45: Vl Off-Season Storage

    SECTION VI. OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer If emptying the fuel system: than days, following procedures recommended: WARNING Do not drain fuel when the engine is hot. Allow WARNING the engine adequate time to cool. Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors,...

  • Page 46: Mowing

    SECTION VII. MOWING MOWING WARNING To avoid possible injury, do not allow anyone in the area opposite the discharge chute while mowing. Although area been supposedly cleared of foreign objects, small objects may be picked up and discharged by the mower. WARNING Never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine...

  • Page 47: Optional Equipment And Accessories

    Refer to the allied equipment can be purchased from, and installed attachment guide for a complete description by, your authorized Cub Cadet dealer. equipment and required components that can be utilized with your tractor.

  • Page 48: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTENANCE CHART 10 hours 30 hours or 50 hours 100 hours Before three times or twice Before or once Operation to Every each use a month 25 hours a season a season be performed storage yearly More often Clean grille, engine air inlet screen, dash under dirty conditions...

  • Page 49: Trouble Shooting

    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. Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a commercial Fuel line or carburetor clogged ........ carburetor cleaner.
  • Page 50 TROUBLE SHOOTING Possible Cause Possible Remedy LACK OF POWER Air cleaner clogged ..........Service the air cleaner element. Refer to "MAINTE- NANCE." Reduce the load. Engine overload ............Engine overheated ..........Make sure the air intake screen, shrouding, engine fins, side panels, dash intake...

  • Page 51: Lubrication Table

    Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus transmission case before needed 6 qts NOTE: Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus is specially with filter each formulated for this application, If any other oil is used Cub Cadet will not be responsible for substandard...

  • Page 52: Lubrication Guide

    LUBRICATION GUIDE WARNING The service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a very important part of that care. This lubrication schedule reflects the minimal requirements to maintain the equipment. More frequent inspections and maintenance is preferable. NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a pressure Lubricant is cheap.
  • Page 53 LUBRICATION GUIDE --Before Each Use Engine filler cap and Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient new oil to bring it to dipstick the "FULL" mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the oil level is below the "LOW"...
  • Page 54 CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH USE o"1 lOO0-- 12 CHECK OIL-- LEVEL BEFORE EACH USE BOTH SIDES --14 BOTH SIDES...

  • Page 55: Slope Gauge

    USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. II q SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE •i ='11 A CORNER OF A BUILDING "-" i, _ _ OR A FENCE POST WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees...

  • Page 57: Specifications

    3350 RPM (full load) ................. Valve Clearance (engine cold) Intake ................. .004-.006in. Exhaust ................004-.006in. Battery Ignition .................. .030in. Spark Plug Gap (Cub Cadet No. 759-3336) ......ELECTRICAL SYSTEM System Voltage ..............12 volt neg. ground 725-1706 Battery ................... Alternator ................

  • Page 58: Warranty -- Commercial Use

    CUB CADET CORPORATION MANUFACTURER'S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET CUB CADET does not extend any warranty LLC ("CUB CADET") with respect to new merchandise products sold or exported...

  • Page 59: Warranty -- Residential Use

    CUB CADET CORPORATION MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) This limited warranty does not orovide coveraae in The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET CORPORATION ("CUB CADET") with respect to new the following cases: merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

  • Page 60: Maintenance Parts Chart

    MODEL LT 2180 SERIES 2000 18 HP VANGUARD ENGINE OIL Part No. Engine Oil Requirements approx... 3 pints Cub Cadet engine oil Ambient temperature viscosity (Grade SG,SH,SJ or Higher) Above +40°F SAE 30 737-3029 9 ° to +40°F SAE 5W30 or 19W30 737-3030A (1OW3O) -20 °...

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