Cub Cadet 2186 User Manual

LUBRICATION TABLE
Check Change
Point of at at
Lubrication Hours Hours
Engine crankcase Check 100
before
each
use
Hydro transmission Check Add as
and transaxle with before needed
filter each
use
Steering knuckles
and front axle
pivot bolt
10
Front wheel 30
bearings
Steering gear 30
housing
Deck spindles 10
Spindle belt 10
idler arm
Deck front gauge 50
wheels
Foot and lift con- 10
trol pivot points
Capacity
Approx.
4 pints
Approx.
6 qts
Anticipated Air Temperature
Above + 32°F Below + 32°F
Cub Cadet Cub Cadet
Engine Oil SAE Engine Oil SAE
1OW3Oor 1OW4O 5W20 or 5W30
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus
NOTE: Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus isspecially
formulated for this application. If any other oil is used
Cub Cadet will not be responsible for substandard
performance. Failures due to use of improper fluid
are not covered by warranty. For maximum protec-
tion, use Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus.
Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-
purpose lithium grease and apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old
grease and dirt.
Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251 H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251 H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251 H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251 H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose
lithum grease.
Use a liberal amount of high grade lubricating oil.
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Cub Cadet 2186 Specifications

General

Engine Model	Kohler Command CH18
Engine Power	18 HP
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Drive	2WD
Front Tire	16 x 6.5-8
Turning Radius	18 inches
Speed	5.5 mph forward
Engine Type	4-cycle OHV