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Troubleshooting

9

41

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Engine fails to start 

PTO engaged.

1. 

Parking brake not engaged. 

2. 

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 

3. 

Throttle control lever not in correct starting 

4. 

position. 
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.  

5. 

Blocked fuel line. 

6. 

Air or Water is in the fuel sytem.

7. 

Faulty spark plug(s). 

8. 

Defective starter solenoid.

9. 

Engine flooded. 

10. 

Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position. 

1. 

Engage parking brake. 

2. 

Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). 

3. 

Place throttle lever in the fast position. 

 

4. 

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days 

5. 

old) gas. 
Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. 

6. 

Pump the manual prime on the fuel pump.

7. 

Clean, adjust gap or replace plug(s). 

8. 

Replace the solenoid.

9. 

Crank engine with throttle in FAST position. 

10. 

Engine difficult to start

Plugged fuel filter.

1. 

Engine oil viscosity too heavy.

2. 

Loose or corroded electrical connections.

3. 

Stale or improper fuel.

4. 

Clean the fuel filter.

1. 

Replace the oil with the proper viscosity.

2. 

Tighten and/or clean electrical connections.

3. 

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days 

4. 

old) gas. 

Engine misses under load

Stale or dirty fuel.

 

1. 

Plugged fuel filter.

2. 

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days 

1. 

old) gas.
Clean the fuel filter.

2. 

Engine vapor locks

Poor quality fuel.

 

1. 

Fuel tank vent plugged.

2. 

Dirt in fuel filter.

3. 

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days 

1. 

old) gas.
Clear tank vent.

2. 

Clean and/or replace fuel filter.

3. 

Engine runs unevenly

Loose electrical connections.

1. 

Throttle cable sticking.

2. 

Fuel line or fuel filter plugged.

3. 

Stale or dirty fuel.

 

4. 

Improper fuel.

5. 

Air cleaner clogged.

6. 

Tighten electrical connections.

1. 

See an authorized service dealer.

2. 

Clear the fuel line and/or clean the fuel filter.

3. 

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days 

4. 

old) gas.

Replace the fuel with the proper fuel.

5. 

Clean or replace the air cleaner.

6. 

Engine overheats 

Engine oil level low.  

1. 

Air flow restricted. 

2. 

Fill crankcase with proper amount and 

1. 

weight of oil. 

Clean grass clippings and debris from around 

2. 

the engine’s cooling fins and blower housing. 

Engine hesitates at high 

RPM 

Spark plug(s) gap too close. 

1. 

Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap. 

1. 

Summary of Contents for Tank S S7232D

Page 1: ...ractices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Tank S S7232D Form No 769 05598 December 10 2009 ...

Page 2: ...ver a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us d...

Page 3: ...ware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place Do n 10 ot put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet A missin 11 g or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries S...

Page 4: ...r customer service representative for assistance Do not o 31 perate or start machines if there are fuel or oil leaks or spillage Clean it up Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves grass debris 32 etc that could be combustible Do not operate machines that have been damaged or have 33 not been properly maintained If the machine has been damaged then have it repaired When looking for oil leaks n...

Page 5: ...es Machines operated on public roads must comply with state 1 local ordinances SAE J137 and ANSI ASABE S279 Use care when loading or unloading machines onto trailers 2 and trucks If ramps are used they must be full width and secured to 3 the trailer or truck Machines must be secured onto trailers and trucks with 4 straps chains cables ropes or other means deemed adequate for that purpose The front...

Page 6: ...d eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure Use paper or cardboard not hands to search for leaks Safely relieve all pressure in the system before performing any work on the system and make sure that The ignition switch is OFF The key is removed The engine spark plug wire s removed All connections to the negative terminal of the battery are removed The park brake is set All by pass valves if so equ...

Page 7: ...ts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed 12 the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as 13 necessary Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil 14 etc to protect the e...

Page 8: ...mble and operate WARNING ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury BYSTANDERS Keep...

Page 9: ... riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury Operate riding mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate TANK S zero turn tractors across the face of slopes rather than up and down Begin with the first pass across the bottom of the slope and turn uphill at the end of each pass whenever possible Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree or a corner of a building o...

Page 10: ...ard any packing material Bypass Valve Figure 3 1 Install Roll Over Protective System ROPS The Roll Over Protective System ROPS has not been installed on your unit for shipping purposes Using the hardware found in the Roll Over Protective System container install it on your unit as follows Insert each of the lower section ROPS tubular posts into 1 the brackets welded to the unit main frame See Fig ...

Page 11: ...ion and 8 insert the locking pins with their retainer hairpin clips See Fig 3 5 Position Steering Wheel The steering wheel of the tractor has been left off for shipping purposes Using the hardware found in the manual bag the steering wheel must be secured to operate the tractor To install the steering wheel for operation proceed as follows Slide steering wheel over the steering shaft See Fig 3 6 1...

Page 12: ... following adjustments Seat Position To adjust the position of the seat pull forward and hold the 1 seat adjustment lever Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position then release the adjustment lever Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor Arm Rests To adjust to the arm rest rotate the roller bearing single 1 locking knob on the bottom of the arm The angl...

Page 13: ...ing Caution When attaching battery cables always connect the POSITIVE Red wire to its terminal first followed by the NEGATIVE Black wire For shipping reasons both battery cables on your equipment may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the factory To connect the battery cables proceed as follows Using the lever on the back of the seat frame lift up on the 1 lever and tilt the seat fo...

Page 14: ...UGH SLICK OR MUDDY SURFACES STAY OFF SLOPES TOO STEEP FOR S AFE OPERATION WATCH WHERE YOU ARE GOING ESPECIALLY ON SLOPES WHEN TURNING AND MANEUVERING AROUND OR UNDERNEATH OBSTACLES THIS MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A RO LL OVER PROTECTIVE SYSTEM ROPS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS To START PARK BRAKE must be set push down to latch P T O switch in OFF down position Foot pedals in NEUTRAL Set Throttle properly T...

Page 15: ...the ground may cause severe damage to the transmissions BRAKE Speed Control Pedals The speed control pedals are located on the right side of the traction unit The speed control pedals must be in the neutral position to start the tractor engine Pushing the forward pedal causes the mower to move forward Pushing the reverse pedal causes the mower to move backward Consequently these pedals control all...

Page 16: ...tection System should not be tampered with modified or removed If the system is damaged it must be replaced prior to operator use Failure to us the Roll Over Protection System and seat belt properly could result in serious injury or death Front Skirts The front skirts are located on the front of the deck and help lift the grass for precision cutting or can be raised to allow for the cutting of lar...

Page 17: ...den hazards Avoid dr iving too close to trees creeks ditches sand traps and other obstacles Slow down bef ore turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneuver If yo u hit a solid object while mowing turn off the PTO place the speed control pedals in the neutral position move the throttle to slow set the parking brake shut off the engine and take the key from the ignition switch In...

Page 18: ...ng the engine Open the fuel shutoff valve by selecting the left or right 1 tank position Sit on the Seat Set the parking brake 2 Make sure the speed control pedals are in the neutral 3 position Turn the PTO switch OFF 4 Push the throttle control to a position a third of the way 5 between slow and fast Insert the key in the ignition and start switch turn the 6 switch to RUN and wait for the glo plu...

Page 19: ...safety eye glasses gloves earplugs boots hats etc WARNING Hearing Protection is required for all operator exposure exceeding two 2 hours Ensure that the area is free of animals and bystanders 2 especially children Survey the area where the equipment is to be used to 3 make sure it is free of debris sticks stones wires bones and other foreign objects which could cause injury to bystanders damage to...

Page 20: ... the neutral position engage the parking brake move the throttle control lever to the fast position turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key from the switch Warning Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO moving speed control pedals to the neutral position and engaging the parking brake If leaving the tractor unattended turn the ignition key off and remove key Tu...

Page 21: ...the mower deck to the desired height setting using the power implement lift Slow 5 ly push the forward speed control pedal forward to move the tractor forward and keep the tractor headed directly toward the alignment point NOTE The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the mower cut Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut quality Control the ground speed with the speed control...

Page 22: ... collection systems More horsepower is required for these blades when compared to others and they generally produce the highest noise levels Medium lift These blades require less horsepower than the hi lift and they generally work well in wider leaf grasses and some mulch applications Low lift These blades require less horsepower than hi lift and medium lift blades and they generally work best wit...

Page 23: ...lift High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 High 1 to 2 1 2 Low 3 to 5 Table Notes This table is a general outline of suggested settings mowing conditions may vary Front Skirts When the front skirt is set to low the grass lift is increased for precision cutting When the skirt is set to high the grass can rebound and higher volumes of grass can be cut Inner Baffle The inner baffle re...

Page 24: ...r P Clean Mower P Lubricate Wear Points See Chart P P Clean and Re oil Air Filter s Foam Precleaner P Grease three Spindle Bearings P Replace Air Filter Element P Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter P Check Battery s Electrolyte Level P Clean Engine Cooling Fins External Surfaces P Lubricate all grease fittings See Chart P Check Spark Plug Condition Gap P Check air gap PTO clutch P Change Hyd...

Page 25: ...points Wipe off any excess Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly Engine Oil Rimula 15W40 recommended or 10W40 engine oil rated CJ 4 CI 4 Plus or higher Hydrostatic Fluid Rimula 15W40 recommended and 1 5 ounces of Ornite additive Spindle Lubricant Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease This grease is an amber colored grease designed for high speed bearing applications...

Page 26: ...ricant Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease This grease is an amber colored grease designed for high speed bearing applications It has a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses has been formulated for low noise has excellent corrosion protection and has excellent bearing lubrication General Purpose Lubrication Use any NLGI grade 2 multi purpose grease Shell Albida EP2 is recommended Shell Alb...

Page 27: ...l engines is shown below Cetane number 45 minimum Viscosity 2 0 4 5 centistrokes at 40 C 104 F Density 0 835 0 855 kg litre Sulphur 0 2 of mass maximum Distillation 85 at 350 C 662 F Cetane number Cetane number indicates ignition per Fuel with a low cetane number can cause cold start problems and affect combustion Viscosity Viscosity is the resistance to flow and if this is outside limits engine p...

Page 28: ... Engine Coolant Level Before each use the engine coolant level in the overflow reservoir should be checked to ensure it is within the operating range Engine coolant absorbs heat from the engine and transfers the heat to the air flowing through the radiator If the coolant level becomes low the engine may overheat and could cause severe damage to the engine Use a permanent type antifreeze containing...

Page 29: ... be disposed of properly Do not pour it down a drain or sewer or dump it on open land this creates an environmental hazard Please be aware of the environment when disposing of used oil Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking 1 brake Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition 2 switch Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point 3 Clean the area around...

Page 30: ... yoke Tighten the locknut on the end of the axle assembly d Lower the mower off the jack and continue mowing e Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will also damage the pumps To prevent this Use a filter that captures particles as small as 25 microns or 25 millionths of a meter in diameter Be very careful when you remove or repair a component in the hydraulic system Thoroughly clean off any c...

Page 31: ...ke and stop the engine Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the 3 adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of the mower deck Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle See Fig 6 5 Turn on the water supply 4 From the tractor operator s seat start the engine and 5 engage the PTO Allow to run as needed Disengage the PTO and stop the engine Turn off th...

Page 32: ...er body Align the unlock icons of the new filter cartridge and filter 6 body and push the new filter cartridge fully up into the filter body Battery Storage When storing the tractor for extended periods disconnect 1 the negative battery cable It is not necessary to remove the battery All batteries discharge during storage Keep the exterior 2 of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery ...

Page 33: ...an fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity approximately 3 gallons of the fuel system Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor Emptying the fuel system c Prior to putting the tractor in storage monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank empty Close the fuel tank shutoff valve Dis...

Page 34: ...k Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to 6 ensure engine is operating properly Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the 7 tractor systems are functioning properly Adjustments Adjusting the Seat Refer to the Assembly Set Up section for instructions on adjusting the seat Adjusting the Steering Wheel Refer to the Assembly Set Up section for instructions on adjusting t...

Page 35: ...ex screw through the washer the wheel bracket the spacer and wheel and then the center shaft Loosen the inner jam nuts at the rear left and right of the 2 horizontal threaded rods See Fig 6 9 Start at the rear right to raise the rear of the deck tighten 3 the rear outer jam nut to raise the deck or loosen the rear outer jam nut to lower the rear of the deck Adjust the rear jam nut at the rear left...

Page 36: ...the roller will increase the striping effect left behind the mower This positioning of the rear roller will also help to filter the mulched grass clippings into the turf NOTE Roller should not be lowered if the cut height is set at 2 1 2 or lower Adjusting the Front Skirt The front skirt can be raised or lowered depending on the mowing conditions The skirt has three settings low medium and high Se...

Page 37: ...d of the red jumper cable to the 2 positive terminal of the low charge battery Attach the end of the black jumper cable to the negative 3 terminal of the charged battery Attach the other end of the black jumper cable to the 4 frame of the unit with the low charge battery Servicing Electrical System Fuse There is one fuse located in the wiring between the ignition start switch and other electrical ...

Page 38: ...osition Apply the parking brake Remove ignition key and both 2 spark plug caps Remove tension off the PTO belt by moving the belt 3 tensioning rod See Fig 7 2 NOTE There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck When removing the lift linkage from the deck the tension of the springs will go from the deck to the deck lift pedal Not capturing the deck lift pedal while remov...

Page 39: ...e to sharpen the blades Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot 4 be removed by filing Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing 5 it on a blade balancer Do not use un balanced blades If the blade dips on one end file stock off of the cutting 6 surface on that end NOTE Replace any blades that cannot easily be balanced Replacing the Blades Warning Before performing...

Page 40: ...a wrench or socket ratchet remove flange lock 6 nuts and the four hex flange bolts Remove the spindle assembly See Fig 7 6 Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly 7 Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on and the speed control pedals are in the neutral position If your mower creeps see an authorized service dealer Spindl...

Page 41: ...ten and or clean electrical connections 3 Fill tank with clean fresh less than 30 days 4 old gas Engine misses under load Stale or dirty fuel 1 Plugged fuel filter 2 Fill tank with clean fresh less than 30 days 1 old gas Clean the fuel filter 2 Engine vapor locks Poor quality fuel 1 Fuel tank vent plugged 2 Dirt in fuel filter 3 Fill tank with clean fresh less than 30 days 1 old gas Clear tank ven...

Page 42: ...r grill screen 3 Repair the coolant flow route 4 Replace or clean the air element 5 Fill the oil to the proper level 6 Operate the engine at the correct higher 7 speed Engine loses power Engine overheating 1 Too much oil in in the engine 2 Fuel supply being restricted 3 Fuel filter plugged 4 Fuel line pinched or kinked 5 Insufficient or dirty fuel 6 Air cleaner plugged 7 See Engine overheats above...

Page 43: ...aulty battery 3 Faulty alternator 4 Grounded wire in circuit 5 Increase the engine speed 1 Replace the voltage regulator 2 Replace the battery 3 Replace the alternator 4 Repair the wire 5 Indicator lights do not come on when key switch is in START position Faulty bulbs 1 Faulty wiring 2 Faulty sensor 3 Replace the bulbs 1 Repair and or replace the wiring 2 Replace the sensor 3 Excessive vibration ...

Page 44: ...30 Water Separator Element 01007937 Deck Belt 954 04267 Drive Belt 954 04255 PTO Belt 02000568 Blade 25 0 02000588 Deck Spindle Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www mtdproducts com ...

Page 45: ...133P Throttle Control 725 1341B Ignition Key 01009705P Discharge Chute Assembly 02002668 Wheel Assembly 02003396 Wheel Assembly Phone 800 800 7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www mtdproducts com ...

Page 46: ... for information regarding price and availability Part Number Part 59A30019150 Striper Kit 59A30020150 Snow Blade Kit 59A30017150 Spreader Kit 59A30024150 Spreader Mounting Kit 59A30021150 12 Volt Outlet Kit 59A30018150 Caster Wheel Kit 59A30031150 72 Mulch Kit 590 488 150 All Trail Tires 590 851 150 Discharge Restrictor Kit 59A30011150 Light Kit 02000568 25 Bahia Blades Low Lift ...

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Page 50: ...at cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc s application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service The warranty period is two years Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below the w...

Page 51: ...l eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road engine and equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts are covered if applicable 1 Fuel Metering System Cold start enrichment system soft choke Carburetor and internal parts or fuel injection system Fuel pump Fuel tank 2 Air Induction System Air cleaner In...

Page 52: ... void your warranty as to any resulting damage In addition Cub Cadet may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter or any part thereof is altered modified disconnected or otherwise tampered with HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A Chec...

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