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Hood Model Factory Model No. Mfg. Date
Delivery Date Engine Model. No. Engine Serial No.
TO THE OWNER
Cub Cadet tractor Model 2176 is equipped with a 42-
inch mower deck and shipped with a mulching kit. The
information in this manual has been prepared in detail
to help you better understand the correct operation and
maintenance of this equipment. Before you operate the
tractor, study this manual carefully. Additional copies
may be ordered from your dealer at a nominal price
Your local authorized dealer is interested in the
performance you receive from your tractor. The dealer
has trained service personnel who are familiar with the
latest servicing information, with modern tools and
original-equipment service parts which assure proper
fit and good performance.
If you have difficulties with the unit, have any question
regarding the operation or maintenance of this equip-
ment, or desire additional information not found in this
manual, contact your dealer. If you need help locating
a dealer in your area, contact the Customer Dealer Re-
ferral Line by calling:
1-800-528-1009
To obtain top performance and assure economical
operation, the tractor should be inspected by your
authorized dealer periodically or at least once a year,
depending on its hours of use.
CAUTION
DO NOT tow your Model 2176 tractor. Towing
may damage the transmission. Place the tractor
on a LEVEL SURFACE before pulling the trans-
mission release lever to the disengaged position.
The Cub Cadet hydrostatic drive system requires min-
imal service if the recommended operation and main-
tenance procedures are followed.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU AT-
TEMPT TO SERVICE THESE UNITS YOURSELF.
Only your dealer is authorized, under terms of the war-
ranty, to repair or replace drive components of the unit.
When needing parts, always specify the hood model
number, factory model number, mfg. date (serial
number) and/or the engine spec. and serial numbers
(include any prefix and suffix letters). Record these
numbers in the space provided on this page.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
NOTE
References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate that side
of the tractor when facing forward while seated in
the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT indicates
the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, the drawbar
end.
The chassis model plate, showing the factory model
number and Mfg. Date (See Figure 1) can be found on
the underside of the seat mounting base. Pivot the
seat foward to locate the decal.
Figure 1
The engine serial number decal is located on the right
side of engine blower housing (Refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
CUB CADET CORP.
P.O. BOX 368023
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136
Model Number Mfg. Date
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