Fixing Problems - Cub Cadet 769-11758A Manual

Fixing problems

Risk of injury or property damage
In the event of doubt, pay a visit to a service centre.
Shut the device down prior to all checks and all work on the cutter deck.
Protect yourself against injury by doing the following prior to all performing work on the device:
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- Remove the ignition key
- Engage the parking brake
- Wait until all rotating parts have come to a standstill
- Wait until the engine has cooled down
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Problem
Starter does not turn.
Starter does not turn.
Starter turns but engine
does not start.
Engine emits smoke.
Strong vibrations.
Cutter deck does not
discharge grass or cuts
unevenly.
Engine is running, cutter
deck is not mowing.
769-11758A
Fixing problems
WARNING !
Possible cause
Safety locking system has actuated.
Battery not connected correctly.
Discharged or low battery.
Fuse has tripped.
Loose earth cable between engine and
frame.
Choke and throttle in wrong position.
Carburettor not receiving any fuel, fuel
tank empty.
Defective or dirty spark plug.
No ignition spark.
Too much engine oil in the engine.
Engine defective.
Damaged blade shaft or defective cutter.
Engine speed too low.
Travelling speed too high.
Cutting blade is blunt.
V-belt torn.
Remedy
Sit on the driver's seat and switch the
Connect red cable to the (+) battery
terminal and the black cable to the (–)
battery terminal.
Check and charge the battery.
If necessary, replace the battery.
Replace the fuse.
If the fuse trips repeatedly, look for the
cause (usually short-circuit). Have the
device checked by a service centre.
Connect the earth cable.
Actuate the choke. Set the throttle
to .
Open the petrol tap. Top up fuel.
Check the spark plug (see engine
manual).
Arrange for the ignition to be checked in
a service centre.
Check the engine oil level.
Have the engine checked in a service
centre.
Have defective parts replaced in a
service centre.
Put your foot down further on the ac-
celerator.
Choose a lower driving speed.
Have the cutting blades sharpened or
replaced by a service centre.
Have the V-belt replaced in a service
centre.
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