Cub Cadet Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Manual: Your Guide to Resolving Issues

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SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Blade control handle disengaged.

1.

Engage blade control handle.

 

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

3.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

4.

Blocked fuel line.

4.

Clean fuel line.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

6.

Engine flooded

6.

Wait a few minutes to restart, do not

 

 

 

 

prime.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh

 

 

 

 

gasoline

 

3.

Vent in gas plugged.

3.

Clear vent.

 

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

5.

Clean air cleaner.

 

6.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

6.

Adjust carburetor.

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

2.

Remove blower housing and clean.

 

3.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

3.

Adjust carburetor.

Occasional skip (hesitates)

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to .030”.

at high speed

 

 

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

1.

Reset gap to .030” or replace spark plug.

 

 

wide.

2.

Adjust carburetor.

 

2.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

3.

Clean air cleaner.

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

 

 

Excessive vibration

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and adapter. Balance

 

2.

Bent cutting blade.

 

blade.

 

 

 

2.

Replace blade.

Mower will not mulch grass

1.

Wet grass.

1.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until

 

 

 

 

later to cut.

 

2.

Excessively high grass.

2.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then

 

 

 

 

mow again at desired height or make a

 

 

 

 

narrower cutting path.

 

3.

Dull blade.

3.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven cut

1.

Wheels not positioned correctly.

1.

Place all four wheels in same height

 

 

 

 

position.

 

2.

Dull blade.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceChildren Do NotYour Responsibility General ServiceSlope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Before AssemblyRemoving Unit From Carton Loose Parts in CartonAttaching Side Discharge Chute Attaching Starter RopeAttaching The Grass Bag Know Your Lawn Mower Gas & Oil Fill-Up Operating Your Lawn MowerBefore Starting Mower Starting EngineStopping Engine Using Your Lawn MowerMulching Bagging Grass ClippingsCutting Height Engine AdjustmentsDrive Clutch Control Shift Lever CableMaintaining Your Lawn Mower Cleaning MowerEngine Care LubricationBlade Care Drive Belt ReplacementWheel Hex Bolt Cutting Height Adjustment Replacing Rear Flap Replacing Battery PackIn-line Fuse Storing Your Lawn MowerProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingParts List for Models 977 & E977 Models 977 & E977 Models 977 & E977 Part Description Model E977 Engine Manual for Kawasaki Engine Exhaust Emission Control System Emission Control InformationFuel Information Maintenance and Warranty Installation InstructionsEngine Emissions Compliance Period Tampering with Emission Control System ProhibitedTune-up Specifications Location of Safety Related LabelsGeneral Information Engine Serial NumberPreparation Fuel And Oil RecommendationsStopping StartingOperating Engine Speed Adjustment AdjustmentOil Level Check Oil ChangeFoam Element Cooling System CleaningAir Cleaner Service Recommended Spark Plug StoragePaper Element Page Environmental Protection Troubleshooting GuideSpecifications Page Limited Liability MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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