Cub Cadet 524 SWE Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 25)

Problem Cause Remedy

Engine fails to start Choke not in CHOKE position.1.

Spark plug wire disconnected.2.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.3.

Engine not primed. 4.

Faulty spark plug.5.

Key not in ignition on engine.6.

Move choke to CHOKE position.1.

Connect wire to spark plug.2.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.3.

Prime engine as instructed in the Operation 4.

Section.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.5.

Insert key fully into the switch.6.

Engine running erratically/

inconsistent RPM (hunting

or surging)

Engine running on CHOKE.1.

Stale fuel.2.

Water or dirt in fuel system.3.

Carburetor out of adjustment.4.

Move choke lever to RUN position.1.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.2.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.3.

Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer.4.

Engine overheats Carburetor not adjusted properly.1. Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer.1.

Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged auger.1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect 1.

spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

If vibration continues, have unit serviced by

your Cub Cadet Dealer.

Loss of power Spark plug wire loose.1.

Gas cap vent hole plugged.2.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.1.

Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be 2.

certain vent hole is clear.

Unit fails to propel itself Drive control cable in need of adjustment. 1.

Drive belt loose or damaged.2.

Friction wheel worn.3.

Adjust drive control cable. Refer to 1.

Maintenance and Adjustments section.

Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section2.

Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service 3.

section.

Unit fails to discharge snow Chute assembly clogged. 1.

Foreign object lodged in auger. 2.

Auger control cable in need of adjustment.3.

Auger belt loose or damaged.4.

Shear pin(s) sheared.5.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect 1.

spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and

inside of auger housing with clean-out tool

or a stick.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect 2.

spark plug wire. Remove object from auger

with clean-out tool or a stick.

Refer to Auger Control Test.3.

Refer to Service section.4.

Replace with new shear pin(s).5.

Engine fails to start Extension cord not connected (when using 1.

electric start button, on models so equipped)

Connect one end of the extension cord to 1.

the electric starter outlet and the other end

to a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC

outlet.

Unit fails to turn Steering cable loose or damaged.1. Have unit serviced by your Cub Cadet Dealer.1.

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