Cub Cadet Tank S S7232D Operator's Manual page 42

Problem
Engine Idles rough
Engine fumes are colored
(Black)
Engine fumes are colored
(Blue white)
Engine overheats
Engine loses power
Starter does not work
Starter cranks slowly
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Cause
1. Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too wide.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
1. Fuel quality is poor.
2. Too much oil.
3. The air cleaner is clogged.
1. The inside of exhaust muffler is dumped with
fuel.
2. Injection nozzle trouble.
3. Poor quality fuel.
1. Engine overloaded.
2. Low coolant level.
3. Dirty radiator core or grill screen.
4. Coolant flow route corroded.
5. Air cleaner element missing or plugged.
6. Engine oil low.
7. Engine operated too long at slow engine
speed.
1. Engine overheating.
2. Too much oil in in the engine.
3. Fuel supply being restricted.
4. Fuel filter plugged.
5. Fuel line pinched or kinked.
6. Insufficient or dirty fuel.
7. Air cleaner plugged.
1. Loose or corroded connections.
2. Low battery output.
3. Sulfate or worn out battery.
4. Faulty starter.
1. Low battery output.
2. Sulfated or worn out batter.
3. Engine oil too heavy.
4. Loose or corroded connections.
Remedy
1. Replace spark plug(s). Set plug gap.
2. Replace air filter.
1. Replace the poor fuel with the proper fuel.
2. Drain oil until the proper level is reached.
3. Clean or replace the air filter.
4. Continue to run the engine to burn off the
fuel.
5. Clean the injection nozzle.
6. Replace the fuel with the proper fuel.
1. Reduce the load.
2. Fill the coolant to the proper level.
3. Clean the radiator core and/or grill screen.
4. Repair the coolant flow route,
5. Replace or clean the air element.
6. Fill the oil to the proper level.
7. Operate the engine at the correct/higher
speed.
1. See "Engine overheats" above.
2. Drain oil until the correct level is attained.
3. Check the fuel lines.
4. Clean out the filter.
5. Repair and/or replace the fuel lines.
6. Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old) gas.
7. Clean out the air cleaner.
1. Repair or replace the connections.
2. Charge or replace the battery.
3. Clean the battery terminals or replace the
battery.
4. Replace the starter.
1. Charge or replace the battery.
2. Clean the battery terminals or replace the
battery.
3. Drain the oil and replace with a lighter
engine oil.
4. Repair or replace the connections.