Cub Cadet 60 warranty Problem Cause Remedy

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Trouble

Shooting

For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer.

Problem		Cause		Remedy
Engine fails to start	1.	Throttle lever not in correct starting	1.	Move throttle lever to FAST or
		position.		START position.
	2.	Spark plug wire disconnected.	2.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	3.	Choke not in CHOKE position (if	3.	Move choke lever to CHOKE
		equipped).		position.
	4.	Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.	4.	Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
	5.	Engine not primed (if equipped).	5.	Prime engine as instructed in
				Engine Manual.
	6.	Faulty spark plug.	6.	Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
	7.	Safety switch not depressed.	7.	Safety switch must be depressed
				by the front tab on the bag handle
	8.	Safety switch wire is not connected to		when securing the bag.
			8.	Connect safety switch wire to
		engine or not properly grounded.
				engine connector and ground to
				mounting bracket.
Engine runs erratic	1.	Spark plug wire loose.	1.	Connect and tighten spark
				plug wire.
	2.	Unit running on CHOKE (if equipped).	2.	Move choke lever to OFF position.
	3.	Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.	3.	Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
				fresh gasoline.
	4.	Low engine RPM.	4.	Always run engine at full throttle.
	5.	Water or dirt in fuel system.	5.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with
				fresh fuel.
	6.	Dirty air cleaner.	6.	Refer to engine manual.
	7.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	7.	See authorized service dealer.
Engine overheats	1.	Engine oil level low.	1.	Fill crankcase with proper oil.
	2.	Dirty air cleaner.	2.	Refer to engine manual.
	3.	Carburetor not adjusted properly.	3.	See authorized service dealer.
Occasional skips	1.	Spark plug gap too close.	1.	Remove spark plug and adjust gap.
(hesitates) at	2.	Carburetor idle mixture adjustment	2.	See authorized service dealer.
high speed		improperly set.
Excessive	1.	Loose parts or damaged impeller.	1.	See authorized service dealer.
Vibration
Unit does not	1.	Discharge area clogged.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
discharge				disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
				flail screen and inside of discharge
				opening.
	2.	Foreign object lodged in impeller.	2.	Stop engine and disconnect spark
				plug wire. Remove lodged object.
	3.	Low engine RPM.	3.	Always run engine at full throttle.
	4.	Vacuum bag is full.	4.	Empty bag.
Rate of discharge	1.	Low engine RPM.	1.	Always run engine at full throttle.
slows considerably	2.	Chipper blade dull.	2.	Replace chipper blade or see your
or composition of				authorized service dealer.
discharged material
changes

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