Cub Cadet GT 2100 GTX 2100 Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet GT 2100 Manual

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  • Cub Cadet GT 2100 | GTX 2100 Operator's Manual - Page 1
    • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual GT 2000, GTX 2000 & GTX 2100 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB
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    To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Garden Tractor. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up,
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    , and related accessories contain lead and instruction. caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet 10. Be aware of the mower and attachment
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    up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on hazard. the ground. 27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this 4. machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand 5. and follow all instructions provided with
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    five minutes before storing. General Service 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
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    blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your machine should be serviced professionally by an authorized Cub Cadet Service with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original
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    MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER- ROTATING BLADES over accident. WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and
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    8 Slope Gauge Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices (OK) Figure 1 15° Slope (TOO STEEP) Figure 2 15° Slope 15° dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the
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    Never attempt to move the tractor manually without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the tractor's transmission. Figure 3-2 2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (-) battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
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    pipes and other sources of ignition. NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before each use as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. Add oil as necessary. Failure to do so may result
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    Hour Meter/Service Indicator PTO/Blade Engage Lever Ignition Switch Module Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal Electric Lift Switch Manual Lift Handle Cutting Height Lever Hydrostatic Transmission Dipstick/Fill Tube Low Gas Window Transmission Bypass Rod Garden Tractor controls and features
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    is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it's not pressed. PTO/Blade Engage Lever Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Lift up on the PTO/Blade Engage lever to activate it. Push
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    two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will also flash as described above for five minutes every time the tractor's engine has been started during this maintenance interval. Before the interval expires, change the engine oil as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Brake If
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    . If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. • The engine
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    5-2. CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before changing from forward to reverse or vice versa. WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the OFF
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    Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove deck will automatically stop lowering when it reaches the point determined by the position of the cutting height lever. CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions when operating the tractor
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    power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: 1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST position. 2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage lever position. See Figure 5-3. upward into the ON Figure 5-3 NOTE: When operating the tractor be certain that the
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    Change Transmission Oil & Filter * P Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Front Axles and Rims P P Lube Pedal Pivot Points P P * - For break-in operation, change after the first 50 hours of use and then every 200 hours thereafter. NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor
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    Manual for refilling instructions, oil type and amount. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner's expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet
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    : The transmission oil fill plug/dipstick must be installed securely into the fill port at all times when the engine is operating. Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment If the tractor creeps forward or rearward when neither the forward nor reverse pedal is depressed, contact your local Cub Cadet dealer to
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    's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 10 for information regarding tire pressure. Seat Adjustment Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for seat adjustment instructions. WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is
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    . See Figure 6-7. Pivot Bar Adjustment CAUTION: The tractor should be checked every 50 hours of operation for play between the frame channel from the steering arms by removing the hex lock nuts. Refer to Figure 6-7. Manually move each wheel to achieve the required toe-in and equal D measurements.
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    rear of the tractor, inside the left rear wheel. Turning adjusting bolt clockwise will decrease the manual effort required for lifting attachments; turning counterclockwise will increase the effort needed to lift the attachment. NOTE: Overtightening of the spring could cause the deck to float and
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    Service posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead out off the battery tray and remove from the tractor. 6. Position the new battery and lower into the 50% 25% Full Charge 90 Min. 180 Min. 280 Min. Figure 7-2 • Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate
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    Parts section when replacement of head lamp bulbs is necessary. Replace headlight bulbs as follows: 1. Fully raise the hood of the tractor harness leads to the appropriate socket terminals. Fuses Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function, check the
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    Troubleshooting Problem Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass (If equipped) Cause 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Engine speed too low. 2. Wet grass. 3. Excessively high grass. Uneven cut 4. Dull blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Dull
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    Cable 946-04771A Throttle Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 925-0963 12V Bulb Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. 27
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    are compatible for Cub Cadet GTX2100. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. GT2000 & GTX2000 The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet GT2000. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the
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    Notes 11 29
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    to the first scheduled replacement point for the part. 4. Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge to the owner. 5. Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all
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    , and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty
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    CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 2000 TRACTORS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator's manual for information on required maintenance and
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CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
O
PERATOR
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S
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ANUAL
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •
Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting •
Warranty
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
GT 2000, GTX 2000 & GTX 2100
Form No. 769-08611
(November 2, 2012)