Cub Cadet SLTX1054 warranty Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting

8

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Engine fails to start

1.

PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged.

1.

Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position.

 

2.

Parking brake not engaged.

2.

Engage parking brake.

 

3.

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

3.

Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s).

 

4.

Throttle control lever not in correct starting

4.

Place throttle lever to FAST position.

 

 

position.

 

 

 

5.

Choke not activated

5.

Move the Throttle/Choke Control into choke

 

 

 

 

position.

 

6.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

6.

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days

 

 

 

 

old) gas.

 

7.

Blocked fuel line.

7.

Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter.

 

8.

Faulty spark plug(s).

8.

Clean, adjust gap or replace plug(s).

 

9.

Engine flooded.

9.

Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Tractor running with CHOKE activated.

1.

Move Throttle/Choke Control out of the

 

 

 

 

choke position.

 

2.

Spark plug wire(s) loose.

2.

Connect spark plug wire(s).

 

3.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

 

4.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

4.

Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

 

5.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

5.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline.

 

6.

Dirty air cleaner.

6.

Replace air cleaner paper element or clean

 

 

 

 

foam pre-cleaner.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper amount and

 

 

 

 

weight of oil.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

2.

Clean grass clippings and debris from around

 

 

 

 

the engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine hesitates at high

1.

Spark plug(s) gap too close.

1.

Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap.

RPM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine Idles rough

1.

Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too wide.

1.

Replace spark plug(s). Set plug gap.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Replace air cleaner element and/or clean

 

 

 

 

pre-cleaner.

Excessive vibration

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and spindle.

 

2.

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

2.

Replace blade.

Mower will not mulch grass

1.

Engine speed too low.

1.

Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.

 

2.

Wet grass.

2.

Do not mulch when grass is wet.

 

3.

Excessively high grass.

3.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then

 

 

 

 

mow again at desired height or make a

 

 

 

 

narrower cutting swath.

 

4.

Dull blade.

4.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven cut

1.

Deck not leveled properly.

1.

Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.

 

2.

Dull blade.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

3.

Uneven tire pressure.

3.

Check tire pressure in all four tires.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operator’s Manual To The Owner Table of ContentsThank You Record Product InformationCalifornia Proposition General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo Not Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceChildren TowingSpark Arrestor Do not modify engineSymbol Safety SymbolsImportant Safe Operation Practices Tractor Set-Up Assembly & Set-UpContents of Crate Checking Tire Pressure Connecting the Battery CablesSetting the Deck Gauge Wheels Gas and Oil Adjusting the SeatSeat Adjustment Lever Controls and FeaturesBrake Pedal Throttle/Choke Control LeverSystems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD Ignition Switch ModuleDeck Lift Lever Drive PedalParking Brake/Cruise Control Lever Fuel Level IndicatorPTO / Blade Engage Knob Operation Safety Interlock SwitchesStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving The Tractor Reverse Caution ModeUsing the Deck Lift Lever Engaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Operating the HeadlightsMowing OnoffMaintenance Schedule Maintenance & AdjustmentsMaintenance Changing the Engine OilSmart Jet Cleaning the TractorAir Cleaner Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission Front Wheels LubricationPivot Points & Linkage Deck WheelsLeveling the Deck Front To Rear AdjustmentsDeck Spindle Parking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentBall Joint Adjustment Gear Hex Bolt Leveling the Deck Side to SideInsert Ratchet Here Deck Idler Bracket ServiceCutting Deck Removal Flange Lock Nut Block of Wood Cutting BladesDeck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Charging BatteryJump Starting Tires Changing the Deck Belt FuseChanging the Transmission Drive Belt Hex Screws Belt Keeper RodPTO Belt PulleyOuter Spindle Pulleys Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingComponent Part Number and Description Replacement PartsPart Number and Description ComponentModel Number Description Attachments & AccessoriesPage Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Vapor lines U.S.A Manual del Operador Gracias Al propietarioÍndice Registro de información de productoFuncionamiento general Medidas importantes de seguridadProposición 65 de California No haga lo siguiente Funcionamiento en pendientesHaga lo siguiente Niños ServicioRemolque Manejo seguro de la gasolinaGuardachispas No modifique el motorAviso referido a emisiones Advertencia Superficie Caliente El poste de una empalizada Configuración del tractor Montaje y ConfiguraciónContenido del cajón Mover Manualmente el TractorAjuste de las ruedas de calibración de la plataforma Instalación del cable de la bateríasControl de la presión de los neumáticos Gasolina y aceite Ajuste del asientoControl del regulador/cebador Controles y CaracterísticasPedal de freno Palanca de ajuste del asientoPedal de la marcha atrás Módulo del interruptor de encendidoPedal de la transmisión Batería Si el motor equipados Cargo NetoIndicador de nivel de combustible Detención del motor FuncionamientoEncendido del motor Botón de Conducción del tractorOperación en pendientes Funcionamiento de los faros delanteros Corte de céspedUtilización de la palanca de elevación de la plataforma Activación del control de crucero Colocación del freno de manoCalendario de mantenimiento Mantenimiento y AjustesMantenimiento MotorDepurador de aire Limpieza del tractorBujía de encendido Palanca de cambioRuedas delanteras LubricaciónPuntos de pivote y varillaje Ruedas de plataformaNivelación de la plataforma adelante atrás AjustesHusillo de plataforma Ajuste del freno de mano Nivelación de la plataforma lado a ladoAjuste del volante Engranaje De ajuste Perno HexagonalInserte aquí Trinquete Soporte de la Cubierta Polea ServicioExtracción de la plataforma de corte Para retirar las cuchillas, haga lo siguiente Cuchillas de corteCarga de la batería BateríaArranque por medio de conexión en puente Neumáticos FusibleCambio de la correa de transmisión Cambio de la correa de la plataformaPTO Cebador no activado Solución de ProblemasEl motor vacila a altas Componente Piezas de reemplazoComponente Número de pieza y Descripción Descripción Aditamentos y AccesoriosSUS Derechos Y Obligaciones EN Cuanto a LA Garantía Líneas de vapor GDOC-100014 REV. B

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