Cub Cadet 1X 21 inch LHP Operation Manual - Page 15

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting 7 Problem Engine Fails to start Engine runs erratically Engine overheats Cause 1. Engine flooded 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 3. Fuel tank empty 4. Stale fuel 5. Engine not choked 6. Faulty spark plug 7. Throttle in stop position 1. Spark plug wire loose 2. Spark plug scorched, defective or electrode gap is set incorrectly 3. Stale fuel 4. Engine running with choke on 5. Water or dirt in fuel system 1. Engine oil level low Remedy 1. Wait at least 10 minutes before starting 2. Connect wire to spark plug 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel 4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel 5. Choke engine 6. Clean, adjust gap or replace 7. Move throttle to FAST/Run position 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2. Re-adjust electrode gap or change 3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel 4. Move choke to off 5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel 1. Fill engine with proper amount of engine oil 15

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Troubleshooting
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine Fails to start
1.
Engine flooded
2.
Spark plug wire disconnected
3.
Fuel tank empty
4. Stale fuel
5.
Engine not choked
6. Faulty spark plug
7.
Throttle in stop position
1.
Wait at least 10 minutes before starting
2.
Connect wire to spark plug
3.
Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel
4.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel
5.
Choke engine
6.
Clean, adjust gap or replace
7.
Move throttle to FAST/Run position
Engine runs erratically
1.
Spark plug wire loose
2.
Spark plug scorched, defective or electrode gap is
set incorrectly
3. Stale fuel
4.
Engine running with choke on
5.
Water or dirt in fuel system
1.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire
2.
Re-adjust electrode gap or change
3.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel
4.
Move choke to off
5.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel
Engine overheats
1.
Engine oil level low
1.
Fill engine with proper amount of engine oil