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See Figure 4-14. If excessive oil leakage appears,
have shocks repaired or replaced by your local Cub
Cadet dealer.
Shock
Shock
Figure 4-14
Ball Joints
See Figure 4-15. If excessive wear appears, have ball
joints or tie rod ends replaced by your local Cub
Cadet dealer.
Ball Joints
Tie Rod End
Figure 4-15
Occupant Protective Structure (OPS)
Periodically (at least every six months), visually
inspect the OPS and seat belts. It is important that
these features be inspected for damage and proper
function before each use, or daily. Contact your Cub
Cadet dealer and replace the belt assembly if any
damage is found.
If an accident has occurred which may have
damaged the OPS, have the OPS thoroughly
inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer.
WARNING
To ensure the structural integrity of the OPS to provide
occupant protection, do not attempt to straighten or weld
the OPS. A damaged OPS should be replaced.
If the OPS is removed for any reason, make sure the
proper hardware is used to reinstall it, and that the
recommended torque values are applied to the
fasteners.
If you are not installing new bolts when replacing
or reinstalling the OPS, apply Loctite ® 242 to the
threads of the bolts that were removed. Torque the
bolts to 50-55 ft. lbs using a torque wrench.
Drive Belt
IMPORTANT:
See your Cub Cadet Dealer to have your
drive belt replaced.
Troubleshooting
1.
Engine will not start
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Battery has low voltage.
•
Loose or corroded battery connections.
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Fuse is blown.
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Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected
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Faulty spark plug or coil
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No Fuel or improper fuel.
•
Plugged fuel filter.
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Defective starter solenoid.
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Open-circuit in wiring.
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Shift lever not in correct gear.
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Bad brake pressure switch/sensor.
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Brake is not depressed (when starting
in neutral).
2.
Engine is difficult to start
•
Engine is cold.
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Choke not being used or adjusted
properly.
•
Plugged fuel filter.
•
Carburetor not adjusted properly or
dirty.
•
Engine oil viscosity too heavy.
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Spark plug is fouled.
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Faulty spark plug or wire.
•
Loose or corroded electrical
connections.
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Stale or improper fuel.
3.
Engine misfires under load
•
Faulty spark plug.
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Stale or dirty fuel.
•
Plugged fuel filter.
•
Faulty coil or wire.
4.
Engine does not restart when warm
•
Poor quality fuel.
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Very hot weather conditions.
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Fuel tank vent plugged.
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Dirt in fuel filter.
5.
Entire electrical system does not work
•
Blown fuse.
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Loose or corroded connections.
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Dead or Faulty battery.
6.
Dead battery
•
Shorted starter solenoid.
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Key switch not turned to STOP position.
•
Faulty battery.
7.
Battery will not take a charge
•
Dead battery.
•
Loose or corroded connections.
8.
Difficult to shift
•
Idle speed too fast.
•
Gears not lined up. Tap throttle and
let it return to idle. If still hard to shift,
contact your nearest Cub Cadet dealer.
9.
Indicator lights do not come on when key
switch is in START position
•
Faulty bulb.
•
Faulty wiring.
•
Faulty sensor.
10.
Engine runs unevenly
•
Loose electrical connections.
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Choke (if equipped) or throttle cable
sticking.
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Fuel line or fuel filter plugged.
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Stale or dirty fuel.
•
Improper fuel.
•
Air cleaner element plugged.
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Carburetor not adjusted correctly.
•
Spark plug is fouled.
11.
Engine overheats
•
Air cleaner element missing or
plugged.
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Carburetor air intake tube plugged.
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Engine oil low.
•
Engine operated too long at slow
engine speed.
12.
Engine knocks
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Stale or low octane fuel.
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Engine overloaded.
13.
Engine loses power
•
Engine overheating.
•
Too much oil in engine.
•
Faulty spark plug.
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Fuel supply being restricted.
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Fuel filter plugged.
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Fuel line pinched or kinked.
•
Fuel pump output not adjusted to
specification.
•
Improper fuel.
•
Air cleaner element plugged.
14.
Starter does not work
•
Loose or corroded connections.
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Low battery output.
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Dead or Faulty battery.
•
Faulty starter.
