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SECTION11:TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble

Engine fails to start

Engine runs erratic

Possible Cause(s)

PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged.

Parking brake not engaged.

Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.

Throttle control lever not in correct

starting position.

Choke not activated

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Blocked fuel line.

Faulty spark plug.

Engine flooded.

Unit running with CHOKE activated.

Spark plug wire(s) loose.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Vent in gas cap plugged.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Dirty air cleaner.

Engine oil level low.

Air flow restricted.

Corrective Action

Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position.

Engage parking brake.

Connect wire to spark plug.

Place throttle lever to FAST position.

Engine overheats

Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug gap too close.

Idles poorly Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too

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 side4o-side deck adjustment.

Dull blade. Sharpen or replace blade.

Uneven tire pressure. Check tire pressure in all four tires.

SECTION12: ATTACHMENTS&ACCESSORIES

Pull out the CHOKE control.

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

Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter.

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

Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.

Push CHOKE control in.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire(s).

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

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

Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.

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

days old) gasoline.

Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam

precleaner.

Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil.

Clean grass clippings and debris from around the

engine's cooling fins and blower housing.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attachments

Twin Bagger Grass Collector

Rear Tire Chain Set (20" x 9")

Front Bumper Kit

42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

46-inch Front Dozer Blade

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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