Cub Cadet LTI050 manual Troubleshooting, Possible Causes

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SECTION12: TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble

Engine fails to start

Engine runs erratic

Possible Cause(s)

PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Parking brake not engaged.

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.

Choke not activated

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line.

Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded.

Unit running with CHOKE activated. Spark plug wire(s) loose.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Vent in gas cap plugged. Water or dirt in fuel system.

Corrective Action

Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Engage parking brake.

Connect wire to spark plug.

Place throttle lever to FAST position.

Pull out the CHOKE control.

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter.

Clean, adjust gap or replace plug.

Crank engine with throttle in FAST position. Push CHOKE control in.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire(s).

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so equipped.

Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gasoline.

 

Dirty air cleaner.

Engine overheats

Engine

oil level low.

 

Air flow

restricted.

Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug gap too close.

Idles poorlySpark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

wide.

Dirty air cleaner.

Excessive vibration

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

 

 

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

Mower

will not mulch grass

Engine speed too low.

 

 

Wet grass.

 

 

Excessively high grass.

 

 

Dull blade.

Uneven

cut

Deck not leveled properly.

 

 

Dull blade.

 

 

Uneven tire pressure.

Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner.

Fill crankcase with proper amount and weight of oil. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the

engine's cooling fins and blower housing. Remove spark plug and reset the gap. Replace spark plug. Set plug gap.

Replace air cleaner element and/or clean pre-cleaner.

Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade. Replace blade.

Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Perform side-to-side or side-to-side deck adjustment. Sharpen or replace blade.

Check tire pressure in all four tires.

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LTI050 specifications

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