Cub Cadet i1046 Operator's Manual page 103

Problem Ca use Remedy
Engine fails to statr
1• PTOengaged • 1• P ace PTO.knobn d sengaged
(OFF) position.
2. Sparkplugwire(s) disconnected. 2• Connectwire(s) to spark plug(s).
3 Fueltank emptyor stale fuel 3• Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline•
4• Chokenotactivated• 4• Pullout the CHOKEcontrol (if so
equipped)or placethe throttle
control in CHOKEposition,
5. Faultysparkplug. 5. Clean,adjust gap,or replace•
6• Blockedfuel l ne• 6 C ean fue ne or repace fue f ter
7 Eng nef ooded if so e uipped
• . q .
7• Crankenginewith throttle in FAST
Trouble
Shooting
9• Throttlecontrol levernotin correct 9• Placethrottleleverto FAST
startingposition• position•
1. Unit runningwith CHOKEapplied.
2. Sparkplug wire(s) loose.
3. Blockedfuelline or stale fuel.
4. Ventin gas cap plugged.
5. Wateror dirt in fuel system.
6. Dirty air cleaner.
Engine runs erratic
1. PushCHOKEcontrolin.
2. Connectand tightenspark
plug wire(s).
3. Cleanfuel line;fill tank with clean,
fresh (less than30 daysold)
gasoline.Replacefuel filter,if so
equipped.
4. Clearvent or replaceif damaged.
5. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith
fresh fuel.
6. Replaceair cleanercartridge/ele-
ment or clean pre-cleaner, i f so
equipped.
For repairsbeyond
theminoradjust-
ments/isted
here,
contact an authorized
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