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.

 

6.

Blocked fuel line.

6.

Clean fuel line.

 

7.

Safety key not in ignition on engine.

7.

Insert key fully into the switch.

 

 

 

 

 

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 Cub Cadet Service Dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

1.

Contact Cub Cadet Service Dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Loose parts or damaged auger.

1.

Stop engine immediately and discon-

Vibration

 

 

 

nect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts

 

 

 

 

and nuts. If vibration continues, have

 

 

 

 

unit serviced by a Cub Cadet Service

 

 

 

 

Dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

3.

Exhaust port plugged.

3.

Contact Cub Cadet Service Dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Unit fails

1.

Drive control cable in need of adjust-

1.

Adjust drive control cable. Refer to

to propel itself

 

ment.

 

“Making Adjustments”.

 

2.

Drive belt loose or damaged.

2.

Replace drive belt.

 

 

 

 

 

Unit fails

1.

Chute assembly clogged.

1.

Stop engine immediately and discon-

to discharge snow

 

 

 

nect 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 discon-

 

 

 

 

nect 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” in

 

 

ment.

 

Operation section.

 

4.

Auger belt loose or damaged.

4.

Refer to Maintenance section.

 

5.

Shear pin(s) sheared.

5.

Replace with new shear pin(s).

 

 

 

 

 

8

Trouble- shooting

This section

addresses minor

service issues.

For further details, contact your nearest Cub Cadet service dealer or call

1-877-282-8684.

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Cub Cadet SWE 528 warranty Trouble- shooting, This section Addresses minor Service issues

SWE 528 specifications

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