Cub Cadet CSV 070 Operation Manual - Page 10

PRODUCT CARE 12. Reassemble by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and • Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment. manner of removal. • Follow lubrication recommendations. NOTE: Tighten blade screws to 210 - 250 in-lbs. Make certain chipper blade is reassembled with the sharp edge facing upward. • Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. Off-Season Storage • Store equipment in a clean, dry area. Do not store in an area where equipment is present that may use a pilot light or has a component that can • When storing the chipper/shredder vacuum in an unventilated or metal create a spark. storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the non-painted surfaces. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any springs, bearings, and cables. Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) Excessive vibration Unit does not discharge Rate of discharge slows considerably or composition of discharged material changes Cause 1. Throttle lever (if equipped) not in correct starting position. 2. Engine switch (if equipped) in OFF position. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Choke not in CHOKE position (if equipped). 5. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 6. Fuel shut-off valve closed (if equipped). 7. Faulty spark plug. 8. Bag/chute switch button is not fully depressed. 1. Spark plug boot loose. 2. Unit running on CHOKE (if equipped). 3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Low engine RPM. 5. Water or dirt in fuel system. 6. Dirty air cleaner. 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Engine oil level low. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Spark plug gap too close. 2. Carburetor idle mixture adjustment improperly set. 1. Loose parts or damaged impeller. 1. Discharge area clogged. 2. Foreign object lodged in impeller. 3. Low engine RPM. 4. Vacuum bag is full. 1. Low engine RPM. 2. Chipper blade dull. Remedy 1. Move throttle lever to FAST or START position. 2. Move engine switch to ON position. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. 4. Move choke lever to CHOKE position. 5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 6. Turn ON fuel shut-off valve. 7. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 8. Make certain the bag is correctly secured, and the bag/chute switch button is fully depressed. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug boot. 2. Move choke lever to OFF position. 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Always run engine at full throttle. 5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. 6. Refer to Engine Manual. 7. See authorized service dealer. 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil. 2. Refer to Engine Manual. 1. Remove spark plug and adjust gap to .030". 2. See authorized service dealer. 2. See authorized service dealer. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean flail screen and inside of discharge opening. 2. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove lodged object. 3. Always run engine at full throttle. 4. Empty bag. 1. Always run engine at full throttle. 2. Replace chipper blade or see your authorized service dealer. 10