Cub Cadet LTX1045, LTX1046M, LTX1042KW 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/Choke control or Throttle lever not

4.

Place the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle

 

 

in the correct starting position.

 

lever in the FAST position.

 

5.

Choke not activated

5.

Place the Throttle/Choke control lever, or

 

 

 

 

Choke control knob, into the 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.

 

10. Fuse(s) blown.

10. Replace fuse.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Tractor running with CHOKE activated.

1.

Move the Throttle/Choke control lever, or

 

 

 

 

Choke control knob, 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/Choke Control, or Throttle

 

 

 

 

control, into the 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 InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesAvoid erratic operation and excessive speed Slope OperationDo Not General Service ServiceChildren TowingSpark Arrestor Do not modify engineAvoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns Safety SymbolsTOO Steep Slope GaugeTractor 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 & FeaturesThrottle/Choke Control Choke ControlSystems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD Ignition Switch ModuleDeck Lift Lever Drive PedalParking Brake/Cruise Control Lever Fuel Level IndicatorPTO/Blade Engage Handle 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 Engaging the PTOMaintenance Schedule Maintenance & AdjustmentsMaintenance Changing the Engine OilAir Cleaner Cleaning the TractorSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission Smart JetFront Wheels LubricationPivot Points & Linkage Deck WheelsParking Brake Adjustment AdjustmentsHex Bolt Adjustment Gear Leveling the Deck Front To RearOff-Season Storage Steering AdjustmentBall Joint Drag Link Hex Nut Before storing the machine for an extended periodDeck Idler Bracket ServiceCutting Deck Removal Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Changing the Deck BeltReplace the belt guard. See Figure Cutting BladesPulley Jump Starting BatteryTires FuseChanging the Transmission Drive Belt ChargingProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingKM-11013-7050 Component Part Number and DescriptionSpark Plug BPR4ES NGK Kawasaki Choke Control Cable Kawasaki Twin Fuel Tank Cap Kaw. & Kohl. Twin CylThrottle Control Cable Kawasaki Twin Model Number Description Attachments & AccessoriesYour Warranty Rights and Obligations GDOC-100223 Rev. a Warranted PartsCanada GDOC-100014 REV. BManual del Operador Gracias Al propietarioÍndice Registro de información de productoFuncionamiento general Medidas importantes de seguridadNo haga lo siguiente Funcionamiento en pendientesHaga lo siguiente Niños ServicioRemolque Manejo seguro de la gasolinaGuardachispas No modifique el motorAviso referido a emisiones Evite navaja al remolcar. Vaya lento y haga vueltas anchas Símbolos De SeguridadGuarde manos y pies lejos de hacer girar partes Aceptar 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 Pedal de la transmisiónMódulo del interruptor de encendido FrenoIndicador de nivel de combustible Cargo NetoControl del Estrangulador AceiteEncendido del motor FuncionamientoDetención del motor Enganche de cuchilla esté en posición desconectada OFFBotón de Conducción del tractorModo de precaución en marcha atrás Activación del control de crucero Operación en pendientesColocación del freno de mano PTO enganche de cuchilla hasta la posición on Conectada Utilización de la palanca de elevación de la plataformaCorte de césped Calendario 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 AjustesNivelación de la plataforma lado a lado Perno Hexagonal Engranaje de AjusteAjuste del freno de mano Almacenamiento fuera de temporadaAjuste del volante Rótula Barra de Acoplamiento Tuerca hexagonalSoporte De la Cubierta Polea ServicioExtracción de la plataforma de corte Para retirar las cuchillas, haga lo siguiente Cuchillas de corteFigura Borde desgastado De cuchilla Ventilete AfiladoFusible BateríaArranque por medio de conexión en puente Carga de la bateríaCambio de la correa de la plataforma NeumáticosCambio de la correa de transmisión Replace the belt guard. See Figura Solución de Problemas Afile o cambie la cuchilla AngostaCorte desigual La plataforma no está correctamente Nivelada Afile o cambie la cuchillaComponente Número de pieza y Descripción Piezas de reemplazoControl del Acelerador Kawasaki Doble Tapa del Tanque de CombustibleMáquina Quitanieve Archivo adjunto Aditamentos y AccesoriosSUS Derechos Y Obligaciones EN Cuanto a LA Garantía GDOC-100223 ModificadaEn Estados Unidos de América En Canadá

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