SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

1.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel

 

 

 

 

becomes stale after thirty days.

 

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 switch on engine.

5.

Insert the key fully into the switch.

 

6.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

6.

Connect spark plug wire.

 

7.

Primer button not being used properly.

7.

Refer to the engine manual.

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 system.

3.

Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with

 

 

 

 

fresh fuel.

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 is clear.

Excessive vibration

1.

Loose parts or damaged auger.

1.

Stop the engine immediately and disconnect

 

 

 

 

the spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

 

 

 

 

If vibration continues, have the unit serviced

 

 

 

 

by an authorized Cub Cadet service dealer.

Unit fails

1.

Drive control cable in need of adjustment.

1.

Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Making

to propel itself

 

 

 

Adjustment Section.

 

2.

Drive belt loose or damaged.

2.

Replace drive belt. Refer to the Service

 

 

 

 

Section.

Unit fails

1.

Chute assembly clogged.

1.

Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.

to discharge snow

 

 

 

Clean chute and inside of auger housing with

 

 

 

 

clean-out tool or a stick.

 

2.

Shear pin(s) sheared.

2.

Replace shear pin(s).

 

3.

Foreign object lodged in auger.

3.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect

 

 

 

 

spark plug wire. Remove object from auger

 

 

 

 

with clean-out tool or a stick.

 

4.

Auger control cable in need of adjustment.

4.

Adjust auger control cable. Refer to the

 

 

 

 

Making Adjustments Section.

 

5.

Auger belt loose or damaged.

5.

Refer to Service Section.

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Cub Cadet 730 STE manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Remedy

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