Cub Cadet 524 SWE Two-Stage Snow Thrower 524 WE Operator's Manual - Page 23

Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Engine running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging) Engine overheats Excessive vibration Loss of power Unit fails to propel itself Unit fails to discharge snow Engine fails to start Chute fails to easily rotate 180 degrees 1. Choke not in CHOKE position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Engine not primed. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Key not in ignition on engine. 1. Engine running on CHOKE. 2. Stale fuel. 3. Water or dirt in fuel system. 4. Carburetor out of adjustment. 5. Engine over-governed 1. Carburetor not adjusted properly. 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Gas cap vent hole plugged. 1. Move choke to CHOKE position. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Insert key fully into the switch. 1. Move choke lever to RUN position. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. 4. Contact an authorized Service Center. 5. Contact an authorized Service Center. 1. Contact an authorized Service Center. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by an authorized Service Center. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent hole is clear. 1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. 2. Drive belt loose or damaged. 3. Friction wheel worn. 1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments section. 2. Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section 3. Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service section. 1. Chute assembly clogged. 2. Foreign object lodged in auger. 3. Auger control cable in need of adjustment. 4. Auger belt loose or damaged. 5. Shear pin(s) sheared. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of auger housing with clean-out tool or a stick. 2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove object from auger with cleanout tool or a stick. 3. Refer to Auger Control Test. 4. Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments section. 5. Replace with new shear pin(s). 1. Extension cord not connected (when using electric start button, on models so equipped) 1. Connect one end of the extension cord to the electric starter outlet and the other end to a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet. 1. Chute assembled incorrectly. 1. Unassemble chute control and reassemble as directed in the Assembly section. 23