Cub Cadet 8354 - Manual (Page 52)

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When Engine Suddenly Stops
IMPORTANT: When the engine has suddenly stopped, allow the engine to decompress; then try to turn the
engine over by lightly pulling on the fan belt. If the engine turns easily without any abnormal resistance, the
cause of the trouble is usually lack of fuel or a bad nozzle.
When the Engine Must Be Stopped Immediately
TRACTOR TROUBLESHOOTING
When Tractor Does Not Move While Engine Is Running
When 3 Point Hitch Does Not Move
Cause Countermeasures
Fuel Leakage - Check the fuel tank and refill if necessary.
- Check fuel system for air or leaks.
Bad Nozzle - If necessary, replace with a new nozzle.
Moving parts are overheated due to
shortage of lubricating oil or improper
lubrication - Check amount of engine oil with the oil level gauge.
- Check lubricating oil system.
- Check to see if oil filter element has become clogged. If necessary,
replace with a new oil filter.
- Check to see if the engine bearing clearances are within factory
specifications.
Cause Countermeasures
Speed suddenly decrease or
increases - Check the adjustments and timing of the injection pump and the fuel
system.
Unusual sound is heard suddenly - Check all moving parts carefully.
Color of exhaust suddenly turns dark - Check the fuel injection system, especially the fuel injection nozzle.
Bearing parts are overheated - Check the lubricating system.
Oil lamp lights up during operation - Check the lubricating system.
- Check to see if the engine bearing clearances are within factory
specifications.
- Check the function of the oil regulating valve.
- Check the oil pressure switch.
- Check filter base gasket.
Cause Countermeasures
Speed change lever is in neutral - Check position of shift levers.
Parking brake is engaged - Release the parking brake.
Cause Countermeasures
Oil filter is clogged - Change the oil filter.
3 point hitch does not lower - Check the hydraulic adjusting grip.