Cub Cadet CC 800 Operation Manual - Page 26
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to start Cause 1. Choke not activated. 2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 3. Blocked fuel line. 4. Faulty spark plug. 5. Engine flooded. 6. Dead battery (electric start models only). Engine runs erratically 7. Blown fuse (electric start models only). 1. Engine running with CHOKE activated. 2. Spark plug wire(s) loose. 3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Vent in gas cap plugged. 5. Water or dirt in fuel system. Engine overheats 6. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Engine oil level low. 2. Air flow restricted. Engine hesitates at high RPM Engine idles poorly 1. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide. 2. Dirty air cleaner. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 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. Dull blade. 2. Uneven tire pressure. 3. Blade(s) out of balance. Remedy 1. Place throttle/choke control in CHOKE position. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. 3. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace plug. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. 5. Crank engine with throttle in FAST position. 6. Recharge battery. Refer to page 24 in the Service section. 7. Replace blown fuse. Refer to page 25 in the Service section. 1. Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE position. 2. Connect spark plug wire(s). 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged. 5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh gasoline. 6. Replace air cleaner paper element. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Fill crankcase with proper amount and weight of oil. 2. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine's cooling fins and blower housing. 1. Remove spark plug and reset the gap. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Replace spark plug. Set plug gap. 2. Replace air cleaner element and/or clean precleaner. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Replace blade. 1. Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 2. Check tire pressure in rear tires. 3. Balance or replace blade(s). 26