Cub Cadet GT 3200 warranty Trouble Shooting, Hard To Start, Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks

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SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING

Possible CausePossible Remedy

Hard To Start

No fuel in fuel tank or carburetor

Fill the tank with fuel. Check the fuel line, car-

 

buretor and fuel filter.

Fuel line or carburetor clogged

Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a com-

 

mercial carburetor cleaner.

Fuel filter plugged

Replace

Water in fuel

Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Use new

 

fuel and dry the sparks plugs.

Choked improperly. Flooded engine

Follow the starting instructions.

Defective ignition or loose wiring

Check the wiring, spark plugs or fuse.

Defective battery

Check and service. Refer to “BATTERY.”

Spark plug dirty or improperly gapped

Clean, adjust the gap to .030-inch or replace

 

the plug.

Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks

Engine incorrectly timed

Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type Poor or weak spark

Carburetor setting incorrect Poor grade fuel or water in fuel Engine overheating

Engine valves at fault Engine smokes

Oil level rises due to fuel in the crankcase Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked Engine leaks oil

Misfiring

Other engine problems Excessive oil in air cleaner

See your authorized dealer. Clean, reset the gap or replace Check the spark plugs and wiring. See your authorized dealer.

Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.”

See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer.

Fully seat oil dipstick, tighten oil fill cap, squeeze excess oil out of the pre-cleaner.

PTO Clutch Will Not Engage

Reverse pedal is partially depressed

Depress brake pedal.

Vacuum actuator not energized

Check PTO switch and connections, check

 

for worn or broken wiring.

Vacuum leak

Check vacuum lines.

Lack of Power

Air cleaner clogged

Service the air cleaner element. Refer to

 

“MAINTENANCE.”

Engine overload

Reduce the load.

Engine overheated

Make sure the air intake screen, shrouding,

 

engine fins, side panels, dash intake screen

 

and grille are free of accumulated dirt and

 

debris. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.”

Fuel tank air vent clogged

Remove obstruction from the vent in the fuel

 

tank cap.

Air leakage between carburetor and engine

Remove air cleaner. Tighten the carburetor

 

and manifold mounting hardware. Replace

 

any damaged parts as indicated in “MAINTE-

 

NANCE.”

Incorrect timing or faulty ignition

See your authorized dealer.

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Contents Series 3000 Tractor Model GT OPERATOR’S ManualTo the Owner Table of ContentsImportant Safe Operation Practices When you see this symbol. Heed ITS WarningGeneral Operation Slope Operation Never carry passengersDo not use a grass catcher on steep slopes Do NotChildren Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the areaGeneral Service ServiceTowing Safe Handling of GasolineDo Not Modify Engine Never tamper with factory setting of engine governorSpark Arrestor Average Useful LifeSight and hold this level with a vertical tree Slope GuideTractor Preparation Deck Front Lift Rod AssemblyPosition the High Back Seat Controls and Features Indicator Panel/Hour Meter Low Fuel Indicator LampSteering Wheel LCD Hour Meter DisplayIndicator Light Key Switch ModuleButton 12V Power Outlet PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Parking Brake Lever Forward PedalLower Raise Operation Safety Interlock SwitchesChoke Lever Starting The EngineStopping The Engine Setting The Cruise ControlDriving The Tractor Driving On Slopes Using the Hydraulic Lift SystemStopping The Tractor Auxiliary HydraulicsReverse Caution Mode Using the Reverse Caution Mode key positionEngaging Differential Lock Using The DrawbarMowing Adjustments and Maintenance Operating Transmission Range Oil Fill Tube Dipstick Checking Transmission Oil LevelBattery Storage Battery MaintenanceTire Inflation Operation to Maintenance ChartBe performed Grease front wheel bearingsLubrication Illustration General Battery Information ServiceBattery Removal Charging the BatteryDipstick must be installed Headlight Bulb Replacement Adding Transmission OilAll times when the engine is Securely into the fill tube atChanging Transmission Oil Electrical Box Adjusting the BrakeFuse Front Wheel AlignmentHex Shaped Flange Hex Nylon Lock Nut AssemblyChanging the Engine Oil and Filter Off-Season Storage If using a fuel stabilizerOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageEngine Information CoverageLimitations Maintenance and Repairs RequirementsChecking Engine Oil Level Cleaning The EngineAdding Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil Sparkplugs Changing Air CleanerChanging Fuel Filter Servicing The Paper Element Servicing The PrecleanerServicing Oil Cooler Lack of Power Trouble ShootingHard To Start Engine Operates Irregularly or KnocksDescription Model Number Optional EquipmentTires SpecificationsBrakes Oil Filter Cartridge Crank Case CapacityPRE-CLEANER Replacement PartsDescription Part Number CartridgeGeneral Emissions Warranty Coverage Warranted Parts GDOC-100092 REV. a U.S.A Canada Transportation charges and service callsMTD Products Limited, Kitchener, on N2G 4J1, Phone
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