Troubleshooting - Cub Cadet i1046, i1050 Operator's Manual

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Trouble
Shooting
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
Problem
Steering effort
1. Lack of Lubrication.
increases
2. Debris in steering gears.
Tight spot in steering
or steering jams
Excessive play when
turning steering wheel
Excessive
Vibration
Mower will not
mulch grass (If
Equipped)
Uneven cut
Cause
1. Debris in steering gears.
1. Side play between axle pivot bar and
pivot bar bracket/frame.
2. Wear in drag link ball joints, steering
arm, or other steering components.
1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
2. Damaged or bent cutting blade.
1. Engine speed too low.
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high grass.
4. Dull blade.
1. Deck not balanced properly.
2. Dull blade.
3. Uneven tire pressure.
3
Remedy
1. Apply grease through six lube fit-
tings on axle pivot bar and steering
arms.
2. Remove steering gear covers and
clean gears.
1. Remove steering gear covers and
clean gears.
1. Shim shoulder bolt and retighten to
reduce side play.
2. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer for
steering inspection.
1. Tighten blade and spindle. Balance
blade.
2. Replace blade.
1. Place throttle control in FAST
(rabbit) position.
2. Do not mow when grass is wet;
wait until later to cut.
3. Mow once at a high cutting height,
then mow again at desired height
or make a narrower cutting path.
4. Sharpen or replace blade.
1. Perform side-to-side deck adjust-
ment.
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
3. Check tire pressure in all four tires.