Cub Cadet 18M warranty Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Trouble

Shooting

For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer.

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Blade control disengaged.

1.

Engage blade control.

 

2.

Spark plug boot disconnected.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

3.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

4.

CHOKE not activated.

4.

Choke engine as instructed in

 

 

 

 

“Operating Your Lawn Mower”.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean fuel line.

 

7.

Engine flooded.

7.

Wait a few minutes to restart.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug boot loose.

1.

Connect and tighten spark

 

 

 

 

plug boot.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,

 

 

 

 

fresh gasoline.

 

3.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

3.

Clear vent.

 

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with

 

 

 

 

fresh fuel.

 

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

5.

Refer to engine maintenance

 

 

 

 

section.

 

6.

Unit running with CHOKE applied.

6.

Push CHOKE knob in.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

 

2.

Air flow restricted.

2.

Remove blower housing

 

 

 

 

and clean.

Occasional skips

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to .030”.

(hesitates) at

 

 

 

 

high speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap

1.

Reset gap to .030” or replace

 

 

too wide.

 

spark plug.

 

2.

Dirty air cleaner.

2.

Refer to engine maintenance

 

 

 

 

section.

Excessive

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and adapter.

Vibration

 

 

 

Balance blade.

 

2.

Bent cutting blade.

2.

See an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not

1.

Wet grass.

1.

Do not mow when grass is wet;

mulch grass (If

 

 

 

wait until later to cut.

Equipped)

2.

Excessively high grass.

2.

Mow once at a high cutting height,

 

 

then mow again at desired height

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Dull blade.

 

or make a narrower cutting path.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not

1.

Belt not installed properly.

1.

Check belt for proper pulley instal-

self propel

 

 

 

lation and movement.

2.

Debris clogging drive operation.

2.

Stop engine, disconnect spark plug

 

 

 

 

 

boot and clean out debris.

 

3.

Damaged or worn belt.

3.

Inspect and replace belt.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Inch Self Propelled Rotary Lawn Mower Model 18M 2007Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number Slope Gauge Your Responsibility ChildrenGeneral Operation Service Slope OperationBrackets Upper and lower handlesCrimp cable while lifting the handle up Carriage bolt is seated properly in the handleAttach center top of bag from inside of bag Setup AdjustmentAdjustments Never operate mowerOperating Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn MowerUsing the Grass Catcher Using Your Lawn MowerUsing as a Mulcher Starting EngineMaintaining Your Lawn Mower Sonal injury Blade CareBelt Care Off-Season Storage Remove belt from transmission and engine pulleyPage Trouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedySafety Labels Do not remove safety or any labels from mower for any reasonCm below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel expansion Do not choke carburetor to stop engineRunning engine produces Safety Label LocationInternational Symbols and Meanings Grass, brush, etc., can Catch fireKnow Your Engine Ambient TemperatureOperating Your Engine Pre-Operation CheckStarting The Engine Check Oil LevelCheck Fuel Level Stopping The EngineMaintenance Schedule Maintaining YourMaintaining Your Engine Air Cleaner ServiceSpark Plug Service Never use gasolineStorage Clean EngineAccumulation Removing From StoragePage Model 18M Or visit Parts ListTo order replacement DescriptionEngine 1P70FUA Illustrated Parts List Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage EPA-1 MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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