SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged.

Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position.

 

Parking brake not engaged.

Engage parking brake.

 

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

Throttle control lever not in correct

Place throttle lever to FAST position.

 

starting position.

 

 

Choke not activated

Pull out the CHOKE control.

 

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.

 

Blocked fuel line.

Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter.

 

Faulty spark plug.

Clean, adjust gap to .040” or replace plug.

 

Engine flooded.

Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.

Engine runs erratic

Unit running with CHOKE activated.

Push CHOKE control in.

 

Spark plug wire(s) loose.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire(s).

 

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30

 

 

days old) gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so equipped.

 

Vent in gas cap plugged.

Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

 

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30

 

 

days old) gasoline.

 

Dirty air cleaner.

Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam

 

 

precleaner.

Engine overheats

Engine oil level low.

Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil.

 

Air flow restricted.

Clean grass clippings and debris from around the

 

 

engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.

Engine hesitates at high RPM

Spark plug gap too close.

Remove spark plug and reset the gap to .040”.

Idles poorly

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

Replace spark plug. Set plug gap to .040”.

 

wide.

 

 

Dirty air cleaner.

Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean

 

 

pre-cleaner.

Excessive vibration

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.

 

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

Replace blade.

Mower will not mulch grass

Engine speed too low.

Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.

 

Wet grass.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut.

 

Excessively high grass.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at

 

 

desired height or make a narrower cutting swath.

 

Dull blade.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven cut

Deck not balanced properly.

Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.

 

Dull blade.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

Uneven tire pressure.

Check tire pressure in all four tires.

SECTION 12: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES

The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Models 1018 & 1022. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability.

NOTE: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or mulboard plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty.

 

Attachments

(CC-)190-670(-100)*

Twin Bagger Grass Collector

(CC-)190-671(-100)*

Rear Tire Chain Set (20” x 9”)

(CC-)190-672(-100)*

Front Bumper Kit

(CC-)190-673(-100)*

42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

(CC-)190-674(-100)*

46-inch Front Dozer Blade

(CC-)190-675(-100)*

Rear Wheel Weight Set

 

 

*Attachments purchased through a merchandise retailer may have a “CC” model number prefix. Attachments purchased through your Cub Cadet dealer may have a “100” model number suffix.

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Cub Cadet LT1022, LT1018 manual Troubleshooting, Attachments & Accessories

LT1018, LT1022 specifications

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