Cub Cadet 2146

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
CUB CADET P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9723 [www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Warning:
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 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 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9723.
FORM NO. 770-10280A
2000
TRACTOR
Model Number
2146
(9/00)ECO2905

Cub Cadet 2146 Specifications

General

Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Drive	2WD
Front Tires	16 x 6.5-8
Engine Type	4-cycle OHV
Fuel Capacity	11.4 l
Wheelbase	119 cm
Weight	229 kg

Summary

Safe Operation Practices

GENERAL OPERATION

Instructions and precautions for safe general operation of the tractor.

SLOPE OPERATION

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on inclines and slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children during operation.

SECTION I. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES

SECTION II. OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

Preliminary checks and familiarization before operating the tractor.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step instructions for safely starting the tractor engine.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Proper procedures for shutting down the tractor engine.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

Instructions on how to operate the tractor's driving controls.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

Guidelines for safely operating the tractor on inclines and slopes.

STOPPING THE TRACTOR

OPERATING THE POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) CLUTCH

SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THE BRAKES

HYDROSTATIC NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

General guidelines for engine maintenance.

ENGINE OIL

Information on engine oil type, capacity, and checking levels.

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

Procedure for checking the engine oil level before each use.

DRAINING OIL AND REPLACING OIL FILTER

Steps for changing the engine oil and oil filter.

CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL

Procedure for checking the transmission oil level.

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE OIL FILTER

AIR CLEANER

SPARK PLUG

GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION

MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY

BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION

Step-by-step guide for removing and installing the tractor battery.

JUMP STARTING

SECTION V. MOWER DECK

SIDE-TO-SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the mower deck for side-to-side balance.

FRONT TO BACK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DECK ASSEMBLY

Procedures for removing and installing the entire mower deck assembly.

REMOVAL OF DECK

Detailed steps for detaching the mower deck from the tractor.

INSTALLATION OF DECK

Detailed steps for attaching the mower deck to the tractor.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AND BLADE CARE

LUBRICATION

SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

SECTION VI. OFF-SEASON STORAGE

SECTION VII. MOWING

MOWING WITH MULCHING OPTION

MAINTENANCE CHART

TROUBLE SHOOTING

LUBRICATION TABLE

LUBRICATION GUIDE

SPECIFICATIONS

SLOPE GAUGE

MAINTENANCE PARTS CHART