Cub Cadet 3X 30 inch HD Operation Manual - Page 23

Product Care 4 WARNING! Before servicing, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control lever. Stop the engine and remove the safety key to prevent unintended starting. Troubleshooting Engine Fails to Start 1. Choke not in CHOKE position. • Move choke to CHOKE position. See Engine Operator's Manual. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. • Connect wire to spark plug. See Engine Operator's Manual. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. • Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. See Engine Operator's Manual. 4. Engine not primed. • Prime engine as instructed in Engine Operator's Manual. 5. Faulty spark plug. • Clean, adjust gap or replace. See Engine Operator's Manual. 6. Safety key not in switch. • Insert safety key fully into switch. 7. Extension cord not connected when using electric start button. • Connect one end of extension cord to electric starter outlet and other end to a three-prong 120V, grounded, AC outlet. See Engine Operator's Manual. Engine Running Erratically/Inconsistent RPM (Hunting or Surging) 1. Engine running on CHOKE. • Move choke lever to RUN position. See Engine Operator's Manual. 2. Stale fuel. • Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. See Engine Operator's Manual. 3. Water or dirt in fuel system. • Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. See Engine Operator's Manual. 4. Carburetor out of adjustment. • Contact an authorized Service Center. 5. Engine over-governed. • Contact an authorized Service Center. Engine Overheats 1. Engine oil level low. • Fill engine with proper amount of engine oil. Excessive Vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. • Stop engine immediately and disconnect the spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. Tighten all nuts and bolts. Repair as needed. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center. Unit Fails to Propel Itself 1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. • Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Drive Control on page 17. 2. Drive belt loose or damaged. • Replace drive belt. Contact an authorized Service Center. 3. Friction wheel worn. • Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service section on page 27. Unit Fails to Discharge Snow 1. Chute assembly clogged. • Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. See Engine Operator's Manual. Clean chute assembly and inside of auger housing with clean-out tool. Refer to Cleaning a Clogged Chute Assembly on page 22. 2. Foreign object lodged in auger. • Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. See Engine Operator's Manual. Remove object from auger with clean-out tool. Refer to Cleaning a Clogged Chute Assembly on page 22. 3. Auger control cable in need of adjustment. • Refer to Auger Control on page 16. 4. Auger belt loose or damaged. • Refer to Auger Belt Replacement on page 25 and 26. 5. Shear pin(s) sheared. • Refer to Replacing Shear Pins on page 22. Chute fails to easily rotate 180 -200 degrees 1. Chute assembled incorrectly. • Unassemble chute control and reassemble as directed in the Assembly & Set-up section. Unit Plows Snow Instead of Blowing It 1. Low/slow ground speed in wet/slushy snow 1-3" in depth. • Increase ground speed and always operate snow thrower engine at FULL throttle. Refer to Cleaning a Clogged Chute Assembly on page 22. 2. Shear pin(s) sheared. • Refer to Replacing Shear Pins on page 22. Overhead Chute Crank Does Not Stay Stationary While Throwing Snow 1. Insufficient preload applied to chute control. • Refer to Chute Assembly on page 25. Maintenance Engine Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. Tire Pressure Refer to Assembly & Set-up section (page 15) for information regarding tire pressure. Shave Plate & Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes (on select models) have two wear edges. When one side wears out, they can be rotated 180° to use the other edge. 23