Cadet 1027, Operator'S Manual

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For repairs beyond those listed in the Trouble-Shooting chart above, please contact an authorized
service dealer or call Cub Cadet Dealer Referral Line at
1- (877)-282-8684 .
Engine will not crank 1. Safety switch button not depressed
2. Battery installed incorrectly
3. Battery dead or weak.
4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker
5. Engine ground wire loose.
1. There are two switches in the starting
circuit of your unit. Make sure that the
actuator is fully depressing both switch
buttons. Brake pedal must be
depressed and blade engagement
pedal disengaged.
2. Install the battery with negative
terminal attached to the black ground
wire. Attach the positive terminal to the
red wire which goes to the solenoid.
Charge the battery fully before
installation.
3. Check fluid level in battery. If fluid level
is low, fill to just below split rings with
water. Charge with 6 Amp. charger
until fully charged. If this does not
work, replace battery.
4. Replace fuse following instructions on
page 17.
5. Make sure the black ground wire runs
from engine to frame or mounting bolt.
Engine cranks but
will not start 1. Throttle/choke not in starting position.
2. No fuel to the carburetor
3. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged
4. No spark to spark plug
5. Faulty spark plug
6. Dirty air cleaner
1. Check owner's guide for correct
position for throttle control/choke for
starting.
2. Gasoline tank empty. Fill with
gasoline.
3. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace
filter if necessary.
4. Spark plug lead disconnected.
Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead
away from engine block about 1/8".
Crank engine. There should be a
spark. If not, have engine repaired at
authorized engine service dealer.
5. To test, remove spark plug. Attach
spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground
the spark plug body against the engine
block. Crank the engine. The spark
plug should fire at the electrode.
Replace if it does not.
6. If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine
may not start. Clean or replace as
recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
Engine smokes 1. Engine oil has been overfilled
2. Dipstick not seated or broken
3. Engine loses crankcase vacuum
1. Check oil level.
2. Replace defective part.
3. Engine breather defective. Replace.
Trouble Possible Cause Remedial Action