Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 GT 3200 - Manual (Page 37)

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SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING
Possible Cause Possible 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 See your authorized dealer.
Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type Clean, reset the gap or replace
Poor or weak spark Check the spark plugs and wiring.
Carburetor setting incorrect See your authorized dealer.
Poor grade fuel or water in fuel Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel.
Engine overheating Refer to “MAINTENANCE.”
Engine valves at fault See your authorized dealer.
Engine smokes See your authorized dealer.
Oil level rises due to fuel in the crankcase See your authorized dealer.
Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked See your authorized dealer.
Engine leaks oil See your authorized dealer.
Misfiring See your authorized dealer.
Other engine problems See your authorized dealer.
Excessive oil in air cleaner 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.