Trouble Shooting - Cub Cadet 2164 Operator's Manual

Possible Cause
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor .....................
Fuel line or carburetor clogged................................
Fuel filter plugged....................................................
Water in gasoline.....................................................
Choked improperly. Flooded engine .......................
Defective ignition or loose wiring.............................
Defective battery .....................................................
Spark plug dirty or improper gap .............................
Engine incorrectly timed ..........................................
Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type..............
Poor or weak spark .................................................
Carburetor setting incorrect.....................................
Poor grade fuel or water in fuel ...............................
Engine overheating .................................................
Engine valves at fault ..............................................
Engine smokes........................................................
Oil level rises due to gasoline in crankcase ............
Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked......................
Engine leaks oil .......................................................
Misfiring ...................................................................
Other engine problems............................................
Excessive oil in air cleaner ......................................
Low or zero voltage .................................................
Rotor/armature air gap too large .............................

TROUBLE SHOOTING

HARD TO START
ENGINE OPERATES IRREGULARLY OR KNOCKS
PTO CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE
* See your authorized dealer.
Possible Remedy
Fill the tank with gasoline. Check the fuel line, carburetor
and fuel filter.
Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a commercial
carburetor cleaner.
Replace.
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel and dry the
spark plugs.
Follow the starting instructions.
Check the wiring, spark plugs or fuse.
Check and service. Refer to "BATTERY."
Clean, adjust the gap to .030-inch or replace the plug.
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Clean, reset the gap or replace.
Check the spark plugs and wiring.
Adjust. Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."
Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel.
Refer to "MAINTENANCE."
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Adjust the carburetor.*
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Be sure that oil dipstick is fully seated and all excess oil is
squeezed out of the pre-cleaner foam element.
Check battery. Charge or replace. Check charging system.
Check for worn or broken wiring or connections. Check
clutch coil resistance. Check switch.
Rotor/armature worn. Replace PTO clutch.
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