Cub Cadet 2135 - Troubleshooting Guide; Hard to Start Engine; Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks; PTO Clutch Will Not Engage

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Safety Rules3
Table of Contents5
List of Illustrations8
List of Tables12
Safety Precautions13
General Information13
Reference Data13
Chassis Serial Number Plate13
Model 2130 Specifications15
Model 2135 Specifications16
Model 2140 Specifications17
Model 2145 Specifications18
Model 2160 Specifications19
Model 2165 Specifications20
Model 2185 Specifications21
Dealer Preparation23
Battery Activation23
Pre-Delivery Check List24
Preventive Maintenance25
Lubrication Guide25
Model 2130 Maintenance26
Model 2130 Lubrication27
Model 2130 Lubrication Points Diagram28
Model 2135 Maintenance29
Model 2135 Lubrication30
Model 2135 Lubrication Points Diagram31
Model 2140 Maintenance32
Model 2140 Lubrication33
Model 2140 Lubrication Points Diagram34
Model 2145 Maintenance35
Model 2145 Lubrication36
Model 2145 Lubrication Points Diagram37
Model 2160 Maintenance38
Model 2160 Lubrication39
Model 2160 Lubrication Points Diagram40
Model 2165 Maintenance41
Model 2165 Lubrication42
Model 2165 Lubrication Points Diagram43
Model 2185 Maintenance44
Model 2185 Lubrication45
Model 2185 Lubrication Points Diagram46
Model 190-300 45" Mower Deck Lubrication Guide47
Model 190-301 48" Mower Deck Lubrication Guide48
Troubleshooting and Testing49
Engine Start Troubleshooting50
Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting53
Electrical PTO Troubleshooting55
Drive Line Troubleshooting58
6 Speed Transmission Troubleshooting58
Hydro Transaxle Troubleshooting63
Brake System Troubleshooting68
Steering Troubleshooting69
Dash Panel and Bulkhead Troubleshooting70
Corrective Maintenance71
Section Use71
Hood, Grille and Side Panels (All Models) - Removal71
Hood, Grille, and Side Panels (All Models) Diagram72
Hood, Grille, and Side Panels (All Models) Disassembly73
Side Panel Removal Diagram73
Hood, Grille, and Side Panels (All Models) Repair74
Hood, Grille, and Side Panels (All Models) Reassembly74
Headlight Reflector and Lens Assembly75
Battery and Electrical Components (Models 2130, 2135, 2140, 2145, and 2185)77
Battery and Electrical Components (Models 2130, 2135, 2140, 2145, and 2185) Diagram78
Battery and Electrical Components (Models 2130, 2135, 2140, 2145, and 2185) Disassembly and Reassembly79
Battery and Electrical Components (Models 2130, 2135, 2140, 2145, and 2185) Installation80
Battery and Electrical Components (Models 2160 and 2165) Removal81
Battery and Electrical Components (Models 2160 and 2165) Diagram82
Battery and Electrical Components (Models 2160 and 2165) Disassembly83
Battery and Electrical Components (Models 2160 and 2165) Inspection84
Battery and Electrical Components (Models 2160 and 2165) Reassembly and Installation84
PTO Clutch (Models 2130, 2135, 2140, and 2145) Removal85
PTO Clutch (Models 2130, 2135, 2140, and 2145) Diagram86
PTO Clutch (Models 2130, 2135, 2140, and 2145) Disassembly, Repair and Installation87
PTO Clutch (Models 2160, 2165, and 2185) Diagram88
PTO Clutch (Models 2160, 2165, and 2185) Removal88
PTO Clutch (Models 2160, 2165, and 2185) Disassembly, Repair and Reassembly89
Front Wheels (All Models) Removal, Disassembly and Reassembly90
Rear Wheels (All Models)91
Front Axle and Connections (All Models)91
Front Axle and Connections (All Models) Diagram92
Front Axle and Connections (All Models) Disassembly, Repair and Reassembly93
Pivot Axle Limiter Bolt Adjustment94
Seat and Seat Support Assembly (All Models)95
Seat and Seat Support Assembly (All Models) Diagram96
Seat Switch Removal (All Models)97
Fender and Running Board (Models 2130, 2135, 2140 and 2145)98
Fender and Running Board (Models 2130, 2135, 2140 and 2145) Diagram99
Fender and Running Board (Models 2130, 2135, 2140 and 2145) Inspection, Repair, Reassembly and Installation100
Fender and Runnig Board (Models 2160, 2165 and 2185)101
Fender and Runnig Board (Models 2160, 2165 and 2185) Diagram102
Dash Panel, Bulkhead and Engine Controls (All Models)104
Dash Panel, Bulkhead and Engine Controls (All Models) Diagram105
Steering Assembly (All Models)107
Steering Assembly (All Models) Diagram108
Aligning Steering Gear with Lower Steering Arm110
Implement Lift Handle (All Models)111
Implement Lift Hanger (All Models)114
Implement Lift Hanger (All Models) Diagram115
Fuel Tank (All Models)116
Fuel Tank (All Models) Diagram117
Control Pedals and Brake Linkage (All Models)118
Control Pedals and Brake Linkage (All Models) Diagram119
Six Speed Transmission Controls (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)123
Six Speed Transmission Controls (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160) Diagram124
Hydro Transmission Controls (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185)126
Hydro Transmission Controls (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185) Diagram127
Drive Line (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)130
Drive Line (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160) Diagram131
Drive Line (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185)133
Clutch Assembly, Control Arm, and Interlock Linkage (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)136
Clutch Assembly (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)138
Hydrostatic Transmission, Neutral Linkage, and Hydraulic Lines (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185)142
Hydrostatic Transmission, Neutral Linkage, and Hydraulic Lines (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185) Diagram143
Hydrostatic Transmission (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185)145
Hydrostatic Transmission (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185) Installation150
Transaxle Removal (All Models)152
Blocking the Deck Diagram152
Transaxle Disassembly (All Models)153
Transaxle Removal (All Models) Diagram154
Brake Assembly (All Models)156
Axle Housing and Axle Assemblies (All Models)158
Axle Housing and Axle Assemblies (All Models) Diagram159
Six-Speed Transaxle (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)160
Six-Speed Transaxle (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160) Diagram161
Interlock Shift Assembly (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)163
Differential Gear Assembly164
Shift Shaft Assembly (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)165
Installing Shift Keys (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)167
Hydrostatic Transaxle (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185)171
Hydrostatic Transaxle (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185) Diagram172
Differential Gear Assembly Diagram173
Engine and Muffler Removal (All Models)176
Engine Control Cables (Model 2185) Diagram177
Wire Harness Connections (Model 2185) Diagram177
Engine and Muffler Mounting (Models 2130, 2135, 2140 and 2145)178
Engine and Muffler Mounting (Models 2160, 2165 and 2185)179
Frame (All Models)181
Frame and Attachments (All Models) Diagram182
38-Inch Mower Deck (Tractor Models 2130 and 2135)183
Deck and Attachments (Models 2130 and 2135) Diagram184
Deck Drive Components (Models 2130 and 2135)185
42-Inch Mower Deck (Models 2140 and 2145)190
Deck and Attachments (Models 2140 and 2145) Diagram191
Deck Drive Components (Models 2140 and 2145) Diagram193
46-Inch Mower Deck (Model 190-300)197
Deck and Attachments (Model 190-300 Mower Deck) Diagram198
Deck Drive Components (Model 190-300 Mower Deck) Diagram199
48-Inch Mower Deck (Model 190-301)205
Deck and Attachments (Model 190-301 Mower Deck) Diagram207
Deck Drive Components (Model 190-301 Mower Deck) Diagram209
Mower Deck Spindle Assembly (All Models)215
Blade Spindle Assembly (All Mower Decks) Diagram215
Hand Packing Bearing Cones with Grease217
Adjustments219
Hood and Grille (All Models) Adjustment219
PTO Clutch Burnishing Procedure (All Models)219
Adjusting the PTO Clutch (Models 2160, 2165 and 2185)219
Front Pivot Axle Adjustment (All Models)220
Front Wheel Alignment (All Models)220
Adjusting Lift Assist Spring Tension (All Models)221
Brake Adjustment - All Models222
Brake Connections Diagram222
Clutch Adjustment Rod - AGS Six Speed Tractors (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)223
Hydro Adjustment Rod - HDS Hydrostatic Tractors (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185)223
Adjustment Rod Connections Diagram224
Shift Interlock Rod Asjustment - AGS Six Speed Tractors (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)224
Hydro Stop Rod Adjustment - HDS Hydrostatic Tractors (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185)224
Neutral Adjustment - AGS Six Speed Tractors (Models 2130, 2140 and 2160)225
Neutral Adjustment - HDS Hydrostatic Tractors (Models 2135, 2145, 2165 and 2185)226
Throttle Cable Adjustment (All Models)227
Choke Cable Adjustment (All Models)227
Throttle and Choke Cable Connections (Models 2130, 2135, 2160 and 2165) Diagram227
Attachments229
38 And 42 Inch Mulching Attachments (Models 190-314 and 190-315)229
Mulching Kit Components Diagram229
Deck Removal from Tractor230
Remove Cutting Blades from Deck230
Loosen Hex Nut Securing Cutting Blade230
Assemble Mulching Baffle231
Seating the Baffle Assembly232
Installing Blades and Hardware232
Using Pilot Holes to Align Blades233
42 Inch Spring Trip Blade (Model 190-302)233
Tractor Preparation233
42 Inch Spring Trip Blade Components Diagram (Model 190-302)234
Removing Front Bumper235
Installing the Lift Bracket235
Attaching Handle Support Tube235
Installing Blade Pivot Handle235
Routing Pivot Release Cable236
Attaching Trigger to Cable236
Inserting Flat Weld Nut236
Installing Trigger Assembly236
Blade Installation237
Installing Tie Straps237
Attaching Lift Rod to A-Frame237
Loosen Front Support Plate237
Blade Adjustments238
Installing Hitch Assembly238
Attaching Adjustment Rod to Lift Bracket238
40 Inch Snow Thrower Attachment (Model 190-303)239
Removing Front Bumper Diagram240
Installing Frame Mtg. Brackets240
Snow Thrower Assembly Preparation240
Installing Discharge Chute241
Installing Chute Crank Support Tube and Tilt Handle241
Install Chute Crank Rod241
Attaching Chute Crank Rod241
Inserting Flat Weld Nut Diagram242
Installing Trigger Assembly Diagram242
Installing Snow Thrower Lift Handle and Latch Release Cable242
Snow Thrower Installation243
Attaching Snow Thrower to Tractor Frame243
Snow Thrower Maintenance244
Attaching Double Pulley Subframe Assembly244
Positon Flat Idler Pulley244
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes245
Removing Belt Guide245
Remove PTO Drive Belt245
28 Inch Rear Mounted Tiller (Model 190-304)246
Removing Auger Belt from Snow Thrower246
Stand Snow Thrower on Auger Housing Diagram246
28 Inch Rear Mounted Tiller Components Diagram (Model 190-304)247
Installing Lift Cylinder Mounting Bracket248
Marking Location for Holes248
Marking Hole Location for Electric Lift Switch249
Installing Lift Switch249
Tiller Assembly Preparation250
Install Left Channel Bracket Assembly250
Install Lift Arm and Spacers250
Install Right Channel Bracket250
Attaching Helper Springs251
Installing Idler Shaft and Bracket251
Securing Idler Shaft251
Installing Roll Pin251
Tiller Installation252
Routing the PTO Belt252
Installing V-Idler Pulley252
Proper PTO Belt Routing252
Attaching Tiller to Tractor253
Attaching Lift Cylinder to Tractor253
Attaching Lift Cylinder to Tiller253
Installing Extension Spring254
Install PTO Belt on PTO Clutch254
Tiller Maintenance255
Place PTO Belt in Front Idler Pulleys255
Correct PTO Belt Routing255
Lubricating Right Bearing Cup256
Tiller Tines Diagram256

Cub Cadet 2135 - Troubleshooting Guide; Hard to Start Engine; Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks; PTO Clutch Will Not Engage

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