Troubleshooting - Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual

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Trouble
Shooting
NOTE: For repairs beyond
the minor adjustments listed
here, contact an authorized
service dealer.
NOTE: Specifications are
subject to change without
notification or obligation.
Images my not reflect your
exact model and are for
reference purposes only.
Problem
Mower fails to start
Circuit breaker on the
mower tripping
Mower cutting grass
unevenly
Mower not mulching
properly
Hard to push
Mower vibrating at higher
speed
Cord disconnects fre-
quently
Handle not in position
Cause
1. Cord disconnected from the motor/blade
control.
2. Motor/blade control switch defective.
3. Extension cord not connected to the plug on
the mower.
4. Extension cord not connected to a source of
power.
5. Circuit breaker on the mower or in the house
receptacle tripped.
1. Too much workload on the mower.
2. Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.
1. Lawn rough or uneven.
2. Cutting height not set properly. (Individual
height adjusted models only)
1. Wet grass clippings stick to the underside of
the deck.
1. High grass or cutting height too low.
2. Rear of mower housing and blade dragging
in heavy grass.
1. Bent motor shaft.
2. Cutting blade is unbalanced.
3. Blade is loose.
1. Extension cord is not properly attached to
the cord restraint.
2. Old, worn, or loose extension cord.
1. Carriage bolts not seated in the handle
insulators.
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Remedy
1. Reconnect the cord keeping the cord
restraint close to the motor/blade
control.
2. Replace motor/blade control switch.
3. Connect the extension cord to the plug
on the mower.
4. Connect the extension cord to a
110-120 volt 60 hertz A.C. receptacle.
5. Reset the circuit breaker following
instructions in the Operating Your Lawn
Mower section of this manual.
1. Raise the cutting height, reset the
circuit breaker on the mower, take a
smaller width of cut, and walk slowly.
2. Connect to an outlet that is fused for
15 amperes. Reset the circuit breaker
and start the mower again.
1. Move the wheels to a higher cutting
height position.
2. All wheels must be placed in the same
cutting height for the mower to cut
evenly.
1. Wait till the grass dries before mowing.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise cutting height.
1. Stop the motor, disconnect the power
source and inspect for damage. Repair
before restarting. If vibration persists,
take it to a service dealer.
2. Balance the blade by grinding each
cutting edge equally.
3. Tighten blade bolt to 170-220 in. lbs.
1. Reconnect the extension cord to the
cord restraint on the guide rod.
2. Replace extension cord.
1. Adjust the height of the handle and
make sure that the carriage bolts
are seated properly into the handle
insulators. Tighten the hand knobs.