Troubleshooting - Cub Cadet Tank S S7232D Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine difficult to start
Engine misses under load
Engine vapor locks
Engine runs unevenly
Engine overheats
Engine hesitates at high
RPM
Cause
1. PTO engaged.
2. Parking brake not engaged.
3. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.
4. Throttle control lever not in correct starting
position.
5. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
6. Blocked fuel line.
7. Air or Water is in the fuel sytem.
8. Faulty spark plug(s).
9. Defective starter solenoid.
10. Engine flooded.
1. Plugged fuel filter.
2. Engine oil viscosity too heavy.
3. Loose or corroded electrical connections.
4. Stale or improper fuel.
1. Stale or dirty fuel.
2. Plugged fuel filter.
1. Poor quality fuel.
2. Fuel tank vent plugged.
3. Dirt in fuel filter.
1. Loose electrical connections.
2. Throttle cable sticking.
3. Fuel line or fuel filter plugged.
4. Stale or dirty fuel.
5. Improper fuel.
6. Air cleaner clogged.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Air flow restricted.
1. Spark plug(s) gap too close.
Remedy
1. Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s).
4. Place throttle lever in the fast position.
5. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old) gas.
6. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter.
7. Pump the manual prime on the fuel pump.
8. Clean, adjust gap or replace plug(s).
9. Replace the solenoid.
10. Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.
1. Clean the fuel filter.
2. Replace the oil with the proper viscosity.
3. Tighten and/or clean electrical connections.
4. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old) gas.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old) gas.
2. Clean the fuel filter.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old) gas.
2. Clear tank vent.
3. Clean and/or replace fuel filter.
1. Tighten electrical connections.
2. See an authorized service dealer.
3. Clear the fuel line and/or clean the fuel filter.
4. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old) gas.
5. Replace the fuel with the proper fuel.
6. Clean or replace the air cleaner.
1. Fill crankcase with proper amount and
weight of oil.
2. Clean grass clippings and debris from around
the engine's cooling fins and blower housing.
1. Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap.
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