Cub Cadet 3165, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING
Possible Cause Possible Remedy
Hard To Start
No fuel in fuel tank or carburetor Fill the tank with fuel. Check the fuel line,
carburetor and fuel filter.
Fuel ine or carburetor clogged Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a
commercial carburetor cleaner.
Fuel filter plugged Replace
Water in fuel Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Use new
fuel and dry the sparks plugs.
Choked improperly. Flooded engine Follow the starting instructions.
Defective ignition or loose wiring Check the wiring, spark plugs or fuse.
Defective battery Check and service. Refer to “BATTERY.”
Spark plug dirty or improperly gapped Clean, adjust the gap to .030-inch or replace
the plug.
Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks
Engine incorrectly timed See your authorized dealer.
Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type Clean, reset the gap or replace
Poor or weak spark Check the spark plugs and wiring.
Carburetor setting incorrect Adjust. Refer to “ADJUSTMENTS.”
Poor grade fuel or water in fuel Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel.
Engine overheating Refer to “MAINTENANCE.”
Engine valves at fault See your authorized dealer.
Engine smokes See your authorized dealer.
Oil level rises due to fuel in the crankcase See your authorized dealer.
Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked See your authorized dealer.
Engine leaks oil See your authorized dealer.
Misfiring See your authorized dealer.
Other engine problems See your authorized dealer.
Excessive oil in air cleaner Be sure that oil dipstick is fully seated, oil fill
cap is tight, and all excess oil is squeezed out
of the pre-cleaner.
PTO Clutch Will Not Engage
Reverse pedal is partially depressed Depress brake pedal.
Vacuum actuator not energized Check PTO switch and connections, check
for worn or broken wiring.
Vacuum leak Check vacuum lines.
Lack of Power
Air cleaner clogged Service the air cleaner element. Refer to
“MAINTENANCE.”
Engine overload Reduce the load.
Engine overheated Make sure the air intake screen, shrouding,
engine fins, side panels, dash intake screen
and grille are free of accumulated dirt and
debris. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.”