Cub Cadet 2186 Operator's Manual

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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 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9723. CUB CADET P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9723 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Page 2: Emission Control Systems Warranty
KOHLER FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohfar Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your uti_itygawn/garden equipment engine (herein engine).
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section Page Section Page Emission Control Systems Warranty ... Mowing ..........Tractor and Deck Preparation ....Optional Equipment and Accessories. Maintenance Chart ....... Safe Operation Practices ..... Product Graphics ......... Trouble Shooting ........To The Owner ........Lubrication Table .......
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
WARNING • The engine exhaust from this product contains 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 p resenting a potential fire hazard. 22. Useonlyaccessories a pproved for this machine III. CHILDREN Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert instructions...
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 machineunderclose thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. parental s upervision a ndproper instruction.
Page 7: Product Graphics
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- ,A, WARNING SAFETY GRAPHIC - LOCATED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOWER DECK ASSEMBLE C HUTEDEFLECTOR T O THISUNITBEFORE OPERATING SAFETY...
Page 8: To The Owner
TO THE OWNER Cub Cadet tractor Model 2186 is equipped with a 44- authorized dealer periodically or at least once a year, inch mower deck, and includes a mulching plug. The depending on its hours of use. information in this manual has been prepared in detail...
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 tractor.
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 prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully de- pressed, and the PTO switch is in the "OFF"...
Page 13 UPPER FRONT WING NUT j," REAR WIN( SIDE PANEL" RETAINER WITH TAPERED GUIDE GRILLE GROOVEIN DASH PANEL GRASP Figure 8...
Page 14: Ii. Operation
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 gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE operator's manual.
Page 15 • TRACTOR BREAK-INPROCEDURE The safety interlock system will automatical- 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...
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 10 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 ON SLOPES Start and run the engine a few minutes to warm up. Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 57 to help With the mowing deck, snow thrower, etc. installed determine slopes where you may not operate safely. and the engine running at approximately throttle, engage and disengage the clutch at ten second intervals (ten seconds ON-ten seconds...
Page 18: Ill Adjustments
If brake rod Engage the brake pedal lock. If the tractor can be adjustment does not correct the problem, see your pushed forward or rearward, the braking force authorized Cub Cadet dealer. must be increased.
Page 19 WHEEL ALIGNMENT Manually move each wheel to achieve the required toe-in and equal D measurements. The front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch, as measured across dimensions A and B Loosen the jam nuts from the ball joints (See shown in Figure 12.
Page 20 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.
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 The effort required to operate the implement lift handle Adjust the control rod ( See Figure 15) as follows:...
Page 22 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS Idle Speed Setting: Place the throttle control into the "idle" or "slow" position. Set the low idle speed to 1200 rpm (_+75 rpm) by turning the low idle WARNING speed adjusting screw in or out. Check the speed using a tachometer (See Figure 17).
Page 23: Iv. Maintenance
For oil change intervals of 100 hours, the following oils DIPSTICK are recommended. Ambient Temperature Viscosity (Grade SG/SH) +32°F and Above -- Cub Cadet Engine Oil S.A.E. 10W30 or S.A.E. 10W40 Below +32°F -- Cub Cadet Engine Oil S.A.E. 5W20 or S.A.E. 5W30" OIL FILLER *Synthetic Engine Oil S.A.E.
Page 24 For best results, fill to the "FULL" mark on the change interval. The filters can be obtained dipstick as opposed to adding a given quantity through your Cub Cadet dealer under part of oil. Always check the level on the dipstick number KH-12-050-08. before adding more oil. Refer...
Page 25 Whiletheengine oilis warm, p roceed asfollows: FILLING THE CRANKCASE NOTE CAUTION A 12 inch length of flexible tubing is supplied in the owner's manual package and should be Never overfill the engine crankcase. The engine used to drain the engine oil. may overheat and/or damage may result if the crankcase is below the "LOW"...
Page 26 The filter can be case is below the "ADD" mark or over the obtained through your Cub Cadet dealer under the part "FULL" mark of the dipstick. number 923-3014. Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information...
Page 27 Clean the area around the transmission drain plug to prevent debris from entering the transmission case. Remove the drain plug and allow transmission oil to drain into a clean container having a capacity of more than 6 quarts. Reinstall the drain plug (Refer to Figure 21). AUTION If the transmission oil is to be re-used, cover the container...
Page 28 Unfasten the air cleaner cover retaining knob and remove the air cleaner cover (See Figure 23). Remove the foam precleaner by sliding it up off the paper element (See Figure 23). Remove the wing nut and element cover plate, then lift out the paper air filter element. Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
Page 29 SPARK PLUG HEADLIGHTS Refer to SPECIFICATIONS when replacement head lamp bulbs is necessary. WARNING To avoid possible injury, be sure the engine is WARNING cooled before making adjustments or repairs. Allow the engine and surrounding surfaces to cool before changing the head lamp bulbs. Replace headlight bulbs as follows: (See Figure 25) NOTE Unplug the wire harness leads from the headlight...
Page 30 FUSES MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. The tractor is shipped with a wet battery --the battery Refer to SPECIFICATIONS. If the electrical system acid has already been added and the battery sealed. does not function, check the fuses. Although the battery is maintenance free, the following care should be taken when handling the battery and to To replace a fuse, pull the old fuse from the fuse holder...
Page 31 BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION Lift the battery upward and remove from the left side of the tractor. WARNING When removing the battery, disconnect battery cables in the following order to avoid STRAP arcing and the resulting sparks: Battery Removal: Disconnect the Negative cable. Disconnect the Positive cable.
Page 32 TIRES MOUNTING TIRES ON THE RIM Keep the pneumatic tires properly inflated. Over- inflation will cause operator discomfort. Under-inflation WARNING will cause short tire life. Do not mount a tire unless you have the proper Improperly inflated tires will also affect the leveling of equipment.
Page 33: Mower Deck
SECTION V. MOWER DECK This section contains adjustment, removal, installation, and maintenance information for the 44-inch mower SPRING _" _---_ deck. Instructions for installation and removal of the LIFT ASSIST optional mulching plug are located at the end of this section.
Page 34 Lower the deck onto the hard, level surface. Side-to-side leveling is obtained utilizing NOTE adjustment ferrule and right hand hanger bracket Check the tires for proper inflation before (Refer to Figure 33). making a leveling adjustment. To level the deck, the tractor and deck MUST be placed on a hard, RH HANGER UPPER...
Page 35 Initially adjust front lift allow approximately 5/8 inch of thread to protrude NOTE beyond both lock nuts of the front lift rod/bracket assembly (Refer to Figure 35). The front lift rod must be against the front of both slots in the deck front roller bracket. If one FRONT LIFT side of the rod is not against the front of the slot ROD BRACKET...
Page 36 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT washers. Remove the lock nuts, shoulder screws, and bell washers fastening the front The mower can be set in multiple positions. NOTE: If ball wheels to the deck gauge wheel brackets. multiple settings are used while mowing, it may be necessary to adjust the gauge wheels for each setting Again place the tractor implement lift handle in to prevent scalping.
Page 37 Remove the rearward end of the PTO belt from the While lowering the rear end of the lift assist rod, guide the lower spring hook into the pigtail hook at upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley (See the lower front of the fender (See Figure 39). to Figure 41).
Page 38 12. From the front of the tractor, push downward and © hold the tractor quick-attach rod. Pull the front lift rod/bracket assembly forward release PTO BELT shoulder bolts on each side of the bracket from the left and right tractor latch receivers. Release the tractor quick-attach rod.
Page 39 INSTALLATION OF DECK Make sure the slot in both rear deck brackets aligns with the implement lift link on each side of the tractor (Refer to Figure 49). WARNING Before performing the mower deck installation, place the PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition SIDES) key to the "OFF"...
Page 40 REAR DECK DECK SUPPORT DECK PIN DISENGAGED QUICK A'rI'ACH ROD Figure 53 FRONT LIFT ROD/ BRACKET ASSEMBLY Carefully guide the tractor implement lift links (left and right) into the rear deck bracket slots (left and Figure 51 right) as the tractor implement lift handle lowered to its lowest setting (Refer to Figure 54).
Page 41 From beneath the right rear fender, push the lift assist rod down and outward to release from the WARNING frame. Disengage the hook of the lift assist spring from the pigtail hook (See Figure 55). The deck idler arm lever is spring loaded. Release it slowly.
Page 42 14. Twist the PTO belt 1/4 turn to engage the narrow LEVER STOP sides of the belt into the grooves of the two tractor ;KET front-lower pulleys (Refer to Figure 60). © PTO BELT IDLER ARM LEVER FRONT LIFT TRACTOR FRONT Figure 62 ROD/BRACKET.
Page 43 maintained. If the cutting edge of a blade has After every 10 hours of operation and/or before putting been sharpened to within 5/8 inch of the wind the deck into winter storage, lubricate the spindle wing radius (see Figure 63), it is recommended assemblies and the spindle belt idler arms using 251H that new blades be installed.
Page 44 Reinstall the spindle belt covers. Position the mulching plug so that the retaining lip on the backside of the plug partially interlocks with Engage the idler arm lever into its stop bracket. the lower edge of the deck chute opening; then rotate the top of the plug upward so that the hooks engage the deflector hinge rod (See Figure 67).
Page 45: Vl Off-Season Storage
SECTION VI. OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away than days, following procedures from open flame. recommended: Drain any large volume of fuel from the tank by disconnecting the fuel line from the in-line fuel filter near the engine.
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 Operation to Before or once three times or twice Before be performed each use a month a season a season yearly storage Clean grille, engine More often air inlet screen, dash under dirty intake screen and side conditions...
Page 49: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 and transaxle with before needed 6 qts NOTE: Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus is specially filter each formulated for this application. If any other oil is used Cub Cadet will not be responsible for substandard performance.
Page 52: Lubrication Guides
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 12 m CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH USE [] -- 14 CHECK OIL -2 LEFT SIDE LEVEL BEFORE EACH USE 10B--6 BOTH SIDES --13 BOTH SIDES...
Page 55: Specifications
Engine Speed (governed) 1200 RPM Low Speed ..............High Speed (no load) ........... 3600 RPM _+75 Ignition ................Battery Spark Plug Gap (Cub Cadet No. 759-3336) .....030 in. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM System Voltage ............... 12 volt neg. ground Battery ................
Page 57: Slope Gauge
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST ".."10 ,.,. 5" Illf _IIW ,1 w ,,.,.
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 CORPORATION ("CUB CADET") with respect to new products sold or exported outside of the United...
Page 59: Warranty -- Residential Use
CUB CADET will, at its option, repair or replace, free of CADET shall not be liable for incidental or consequential charge, any PTO clutch or mounting hardware found to be...
Page 60: Maintenance Parts Chart
MODEL 2186 SERIES 2000 18 HP KOHLER ENGINE OIL Part No. Engine Oil Requirements approx... 4 pints Cub Cadet engine oil Ambient temperature viscosity (Grade SG or SH) Above +32°F SAE 10W30 or 10W40 737-3030A (10W30) Below +32°F SAE 5W20 or 5W30 737-3049 (5W30) ©...

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