Cub Cadet GT 3200 Trouble Shooting, Hard To Start, Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks, Nance.”

SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING

Possible CausePossible Remedy

Hard To Start
No fuel in fuel tank or carburetor	Fill the tank with fuel. Check the fuel line, car-
	buretor and fuel filter.
Fuel line or carburetor clogged	Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a com-
	mercial carburetor cleaner.
Fuel filter plugged	Replace
Water in fuel	Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Use new
	fuel and dry the sparks plugs.
Choked improperly. Flooded engine	Follow the starting instructions.
Defective ignition or loose wiring	Check the wiring, spark plugs or fuse.
Defective battery	Check and service. Refer to “BATTERY.”
Spark plug dirty or improperly gapped	Clean, adjust the gap to .030-inch or replace
	the plug.

Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks

Engine incorrectly timed

Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type Poor or weak spark

Carburetor setting incorrect Poor grade fuel or water in fuel Engine overheating

Engine valves at fault Engine smokes

Oil level rises due to fuel in the crankcase Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked Engine leaks oil

Misfiring

Other engine problems Excessive oil in air cleaner

See your authorized dealer. Clean, reset the gap or replace Check the spark plugs and wiring. See your authorized dealer.

Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.”

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Fully seat oil dipstick, tighten oil fill cap, squeeze excess oil out of the pre-cleaner.

PTO Clutch Will Not Engage

Reverse pedal is partially depressed	Depress brake pedal.
Vacuum actuator not energized	Check PTO switch and connections, check
	for worn or broken wiring.
Vacuum leak	Check vacuum lines.
Lack of Power
Air cleaner clogged	Service the air cleaner element. Refer to
	“MAINTENANCE.”
Engine overload	Reduce the load.
Engine overheated	Make sure the air intake screen, shrouding,
	engine fins, side panels, dash intake screen
	and grille are free of accumulated dirt and
	debris. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.”
Fuel tank air vent clogged	Remove obstruction from the vent in the fuel
	tank cap.
Air leakage between carburetor and engine	Remove air cleaner. Tighten the carburetor
	and manifold mounting hardware. Replace
	any damaged parts as indicated in “MAINTE-
	NANCE.”
Incorrect timing or faulty ignition	See your authorized dealer.

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