Troubleshooting, Problem cause remedy – Cub Cadet S6031 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
PTO engaged.
1.
Parking brake not engaged.
2.
Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.
3.
Throttle control lever not in correct starting
4.
position.
LPG tank empty, or stale fuel.
5.
Blocked fuel hose.
6.
Faulty spark plug(s).
7.
Engine flooded.
8.
Place PTO knob in disengaged (OFF) position.
1.
Engage parking brake.
2.
Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s).
3.
Place throttle lever in the fast position.
4.
Replace the LPG tank.
5.
Clean fuel hose.
6.
Clean, adjust gap or replace plug(s).
7.
Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.
8.
Engine runs erratic
Spark plug wire(s) loose.
1.
Blocked fuel hose or stale fuel.
2.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
3.
Dirty air cleaner.
4.
Connect spark plug wire(s).
1.
Clear the blockage or replace the LP tank.
2.
Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.
3.
Replace air cleaner paper element or clean
4.
foam pre-cleaner.
Engine overheats
Engine oil level low.
1.
Air flow restricted.
2.
Fill crankcase with proper amount and
1.
weight of oil.
Clean grass clippings and debris from around
2.
the engine’s cooling fins and blower housing.
Engine hesitates at high
RPM
Spark plug(s) gap too close.
1.
Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap.
1.
Engine Idles rough
Spark plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too wide.
1.
Dirty air filter.
2.
Replace spark plug(s). Set plug gap.
1.
Replace air filter.
2.
Excessive vibration
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
1.
Damaged or bent cutting blade.
2.
Tighten blade and spindle.
1.
Replace blade.
2.
Uneven cut
Deck not leveled properly.
1.
Dull blade.
2.
Uneven tire pressure.
3.
Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.
1.
Sharpen or replace blade.
2.
Check tire pressure in all four tires.
3.
Mower will not mulch grass
(If Equipped w/Mulching Kit)
Engine speed too low.
1.
Wet grass.
2.
Excessively high grass.
3.
Dull blade.
4.
Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.
1.
Do not mulch when grass is wet.
2.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then
3.
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath.
Sharpen or replace blade.
4.