Troubleshooting - Cub Cadet 524 SWE Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Excessive vibration
Loss of power
Unit fails to propel itself
Unit fails to discharge snow
Unit fails to turn
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Cause
1. Choke control not in ON position.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4. Engine not primed.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Safety key not inserted .
1. Engine running on CHOKE.
2. Stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
3. Friction wheel worn.
1. Chute assembly clogged.
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
4. Auger belt loose or damaged.
5. Shear pin(s) sheared.
1. Steering cable loose or damaged.
Remedy
1. Move choke control to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation
section.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug.
6. Insert key fully into the switch.
1. Move choke control to OFF position.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4. Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer.
1. Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
If vibration continues, have unit serviced by
your Cub Cadet Dealer.
1. Connect spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
Maintenance and Adjustments section.
2. Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section
3. Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service
section.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and
inside of auger housing with clean-out tool
or a stick.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger
with clean-out tool or a stick.
3. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly
& Set-Up section.
4. Replace auger belt refer to Service section.
5. Replace shear pin(s).
1. Have unit serviced by your Cub Cadet Dealer.
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