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SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug gap too close.
Idles poorly
Excessive vibration
Mower will not mulch grass
Uneven cut
SECTION 11: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models 1170 & 1180. See the your
Cub Cadet dealer for information regarding price and availability.
NOTE:
Lawn tractor models 1170 and 1180 are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging
attachments (e.g. tiller or plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty.
MODEL
190-118
46-inch Deck Mulch Kit (Model 1180)
190-601
Twin Bagger Grass Collector (Model 1170)
190-602
Twin Bagger Grass Collector (Model 1180)
190-603
Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)
190-604
Yard-Mate™ Storage Container/Toolbox (mounts on rear of tractor)
190-822
46-inch Front Dozer Blade
190-823
42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower
Possible Cause(s)
PTO knob engaged.
Parking brake not engaged.
Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.
Throttle control lever not in correct
starting position.
Choke not activated
Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
Blocked fuel line.
Faulty spark plug.
Engine flooded.
Unit running with CHOKE applied.
Spark plug wire loose.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
Vent in gas cap plugged.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Dirty air cleaner.
Engine oil level low.
Air flow restricted.
Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too
wide.
Dirty air cleaner.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
Damaged or bent cutting blade.
Engine speed too low.
Wet grass.
Excessively high grass.
Dull blade.
Deck not balanced properly.
Dull blade.
Uneven tire pressure.
Corrective Action
Place knob lever in disengaged (OFF) position.
Engage parking brake.
Connect wire(s) to spark plug.
Place throttle lever to FAST position.
Pull out the CHOKE control.
Fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas.
Clean fuel line or replace fuel filter, if so equipped.
Clean, adjust gap or replace plug.
Crank engine with throttle in FAST position.
Push CHOKE control in.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30
days old) gasoline. Replace fuel filter, if so equipped.
Clear vent or replace cap if damaged.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30
days old) gasoline.
Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean pre-
cleaner, if so equipped.
Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil.
Clean grass clippings and debris from around the
engine's cooling fins and blower housing.
Remove spark plug and reset the gap to .030".
Replace spark plug. Set plug gap to .030".
Replace air cleaner cartridge/element or clean pre-
cleaner, if so equipped.
Tighten blade and spindle. Balance blade.
Replace blade.
Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position.
Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at
desired height or make a narrower cutting swath.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Check tire pressure in all four tires.
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