SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 1. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale |
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| 2. | Blocked fuel line. | 2. | Clean the fuel line. |
| 3. | Choke not in the ON position | 3. | Move switch to the ON position |
| 4. | Faulty spark plug. | 4. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
| 5. | Safety key not in ignition | 5. | Insert the key fully into the switch. |
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| switch on engine. |
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| 6. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 6. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| 7. | Primer button not being used | 7. | Refer to the engine manual. |
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| 8. | Fuel | 8. | Open fuel |
Engine runs erratic | 1. | Unit running on CHOKE. | 1. | Move the choke lever to OFF position. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 2. | Clean the fuel line; fill the tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in the fuel | 3. | Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with fresh fuel. |
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Loss of power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Gas cap vent hole plugged. | 2. | Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent hole |
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Excessive | 1. | Loose parts or damaged | 1. | Stop the engine immediately and disconnect the spark |
vibration |
| auger. |
| plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, |
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| have the unit serviced by an authorized service dealer. |
Unit fails | 1. | Traction control cable in need | 1. | Adjust traction control cable. Refer to Making Adjustments |
to propel itself |
| of adjustment. |
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| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged. | 2. | Replace drive belt. Refer to the Service Section. |
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Unit fails | 1. | Discharge chute clogged. | 1. | Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean |
to discharge snow |
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| discharge chute and inside of auger housing. |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. |
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| auger. |
| Remove object from auger. |
| 3. | Auger control cable in need of | 3. | Adjust auger control cable. Refer to the Making |
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| Adjustments Section. |
| 4. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 4. | Refer to Service Section. |
| 5. | Shear bolt sheared. | 5. | Replace shear bolt. |
Electric chute fails | 1. | Loose electrical connections. | 1. | Make sure all connections are tight and fully installed. |
to turn | 2. | Blown Fuse. | 2. | Replace with new 5 amps fuse. (Fuse is located under |
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| handle panel near switch connector.) |
Electric chute | 1. | Switch connector installed | 1. | Unplug the switch connector under the handle panel. Turn |
turns in opposite |
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| connector 180° and reconnect. |
direction of the |
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switch |
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Heated grips are | 1. | Loose electrical connections. | 1. | Under the handle panel, check connections from the |
not creating heat |
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| handles to the wiring harness. |
| 2. | Blown fuse. | 2. | Replace with new 5 amps fuse under the handle panel |
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| near crank switch connector. |
| 3. | Faulty heated handles grip. | 3. | Have the grips checked at an authorized service dealer. |
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| NOTE: If one heated handles grip fails, both grips will not |
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NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local Cub Cadet dealer.
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