Cub Cadet OEM-390-679 warranty Trouble Shooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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Problem		Cause		Remedy

Engine fails to start	1.	Choke not in ON position.	1.	Move choke to ON position.
	2.	Spark plug wire disconnected.	2.	Connect wire to spark plug.
	3.	Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.	3.	Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
	4.	Engine not primed.	4.	Prime engine as instructed in
				“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.	5.	Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
	5.	Faulty spark plug.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.	6.	Clean fuel line.
	6.	Blocked fuel line.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.	7.	Insert key fully into the switch.
	7.	Safety key not in ignition on engine.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)	8.	Open fuel shut-off valve.
	8.	Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)

Engine runs erratic	1.	Unit running on CHOKE.	1.	Move choke lever to OFF position.
	2.	Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.	2.	Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
				fresh gasoline.
	3.	Water or dirt in fuel system.	3.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with
				fresh fuel.
	4.	Carburetor out of adjustment.	4.	Contact Service Center.

Engine overheats	1.	Carburetor not adjusted properly.	1.	Contact Service Center.

Excessive	1.	Loose parts or damaged auger.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
Vibration				disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
				all bolts and nuts. If vibration
				continues, have unit serviced by a
				Service Center.

Loss of power	1.	Spark plug wire loose.	1.	Connect and tighten spark plug
				wire.
	2.	Gas cap vent plugged.	2.	Remove ice and snow from gas
				cap. Be certain vent is clear.
	3.	Exhaust port plugged.	3.	Contact Service Center.

Unit fails	1.	Drive control cable in need of adjust-	1.	Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
to propel itself		ment.		“Adjustments”.
	2.	Drive belt loose or damaged.	2.	Replace drive belt.
	3.	Friction wheel worn.	3.	Replace friciton wheel.

Unit fails	1.	Chute assembly clogged.	1.	Stop engine immediately and
to discharge snow				disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
				chute assembly and inside of
				auger housing with clean-out tool
				or a stick.
	2.	Foreign object lodged in auger.	2.	Stop engine immediately and
				disconnect spark plug wire.
				Remove object from auger with
				clean-out tool or a stick.
	3.	Auger control cable in need of adjust-	3.	Refer to “Auger Control Test” .
		ment.
	4.	Auger belt loose or damaged.	4.	Refer to Maintenance section.
	5.	Shear pin(s) sheared.	5.	Replace with new shear pin(s).

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NOTE: This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact customer assistance.

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Contents Ottawa Street South, KITCHENER, Ontario N2G 4J1 28, 30, 33 & 45Two-Stage Snow Throwers769-04103 06/10/08Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support There are rotating blades inside Safety SymbolsDo not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain Your Responsibility Restrict the useTraining Safe Operation PracticesPreparation Your ResponsibilityOperation Maintenance & StorageDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeItems Required For Assembly Setting Up Your Snow ThrowerLoose Parts Assembling HandleAttaching the Shift Rod Attaching the Chute AssemblyClean-Out Tool Lamp WiringFinal Adjustments Drift Cutters If EquippedSkid Shoes Check the adjustment of the auger control as followsTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires AugerKnow Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower$26% #/.42 Stopping The Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersOperating Tips Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceGeneral Recommendations If possible, remove snow immediately after it fallsMaking AdjustmentsShift Rod Drive ControlChute Bracket Adjustment Chute AssemblySee Figure Adjust skid shoes as follows Auger ControlMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationReplacing Belts Remove Loosen Auger BeltPulley Slot Drive BeltChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Using a 3/4 wrench, hold the hex shaftSecure with the cupped washer and hex bolt removed earlier Friction WheelOff-Season Storage Problem Cause Remedy Trouble Shooting05.28.08 WarrantyFor parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on 6919 Parts List Pièces Détachées Adressez-vous au «Service après-vente»La page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires Torque to 21 ft./lbs. maximum 305-342 cc618-04514 Worm Gear Box Ass’y w/ grease fitting Carter d’engrenages moitié CG avec raccord graisse With or without grease fittingsStyle Page Part RÉF Pièce Description Wheel Assembly Description RimEnsemble de roue Description Roue Jante Roulement For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Garantie cette de GarantiePas couvre ne limitée garantie Cette Com.mtdcanadaDépannage Solution Causes ProblèmeUse PropreAccompagne qui moteur du d’utilisation notice la dans Jours, 30 de plus pendant entreposé être doit moteur le SiEntretien Frottement de Roue’essieu de Poulie la De Fente Et commandes lesMoteur du Tout empêcher pour’enlevez ÉloignezTarière la de d’entraînement Courroie Boulon l’autre retirezRoues LubrificationVitesse de ment ’engrenageRéglages Vitesses de levier du Tige Des l’entraînement de Commande’essieu Support de’utilisation Conseils Général d’ordre RecommandationsNormale PendantREMARQUEtourner moteur le Laissez’huile et d’essence Pleins Faites NeGoulotte la de dégagement de Outil Goulotte la de Commande Roues des d’orientation CommandeGoulotte la de direction Fonctions 2 àSouffleuse la de Commandes Tarière la de Commande TiquesPneuma Bandages pneus des Pression Pas Goulotte la de Installation Vitesses de levier du tige la de Installation«Réglages» Bien passe qu’il ce jusqu’à raccord le sur TapezGuidon du Montage Goulotte la de manivelle la de Montage’assemblage pour requis Articles Cisaillement de BoulonsResponsabilité Votre Remisage et EntretienMoyenne utile vie de Durée Gaz de émissions les concernant AvisFormation PréparationVotre ’essence de ManipulationMachine la d’utiliser Sécurité de SymbolesVente-après service au d’abord adresser vous sans Vente-après ServiceModèle de numéro le trouver Pour Matières des Table04103-769 4J1 N2G Ontario KITCHENER, South, Street Ottawa