Troubleshooting - Cub Cadet 524 SWE Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Problem Problem Problem Problem
Engine fails to start Engine fails to start Engine fails to start Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic Engine runs erratic Engine runs erratic Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats Engine overheats Engine overheats Engine overheats
Excessive vibration Excessive vibration Excessive vibration Excessive vibration
Loss of power Loss of power Loss of power Loss of power
Unit fails to propel itself Unit fails to propel itself Unit fails to propel itself Unit fails to propel itself
Unit fails to discharge snow Unit fails to discharge snow Unit fails to discharge snow Unit fails to discharge snow
Unit fails to turn Unit fails to turn Unit fails to turn Unit fails to turn
Cause Cause Cause Cause
1. 1. 1. 1. Choke control not in ON position. Choke control not in ON position. Choke control not in ON position. Choke control not in ON position.
2. 2. 2. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. Spark plug wire disconnected. Spark plug wire disconnected. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. 3. 3. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4. 4. 4. 4. Engine not primed. Engine not primed. Engine not primed. Engine not primed.
5. 5. 5. 5. Faulty spark plug. Faulty spark plug. Faulty spark plug. Faulty spark plug.
6. 6. 6. 6. Safety key not inserted . Safety key not inserted . Safety key not inserted . Safety key not inserted .
1. 1. 1. 1. Engine running on CHOKE. Engine running on CHOKE. Engine running on CHOKE. Engine running on CHOKE.
2. 2. 2. 2. Stale fuel. Stale fuel. Stale fuel. Stale fuel.
3. 3. 3. 3. Water or dirt in fuel system. Water or dirt in fuel system. Water or dirt in fuel system. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. 4. 4. 4. Carburetor out of adjustment. Carburetor out of adjustment. Carburetor out of adjustment. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. 1. 1. 1. Carburetor not adjusted properly. Carburetor not adjusted properly. Carburetor not adjusted properly. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. 1. 1. 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. Loose parts or damaged auger. Loose parts or damaged auger. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. 1. 1. 1. Spark plug wire loose. Spark plug wire loose. Spark plug wire loose. Spark plug wire loose.
2. 2. 2. 2. Gas cap vent hole plugged. Gas cap vent hole plugged. Gas cap vent hole plugged. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
1. 1. 1. 1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
2. 2. 2. 2. Drive belt loose or damaged. Drive belt loose or damaged. Drive belt loose or damaged. Drive belt loose or damaged.
1. 1. 1. 1. Chute assembly clogged. Chute assembly clogged. Chute assembly clogged. Chute assembly clogged.
2. 2. 2. 2. Foreign object lodged in auger. Foreign object lodged in auger. Foreign object lodged in auger. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. 3. 3. 3. Auger control cable in need of adjustment. Auger control cable in need of adjustment. Auger control cable in need of adjustment. Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
4. 4. 4. 4. Auger belt loose or damaged. Auger belt loose or damaged. Auger belt loose or damaged. Auger belt loose or damaged.
5. 5. 5. 5. Shear pin(s) sheared. Shear pin(s) sheared. Shear pin(s) sheared. Shear pin(s) sheared.
1. 1. 1. 1. Steering cable loose or damaged. Steering cable loose or damaged. Steering cable loose or damaged. Steering cable loose or damaged.
Remedy Remedy Remedy Remedy
1. 1. 1. 1. Move choke control to ON position. Move choke control to ON position. Move choke control to ON position. Move choke control to ON position.
2. 2. 2. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. Connect wire to spark plug. Connect wire to spark plug. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. 3. 3. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. 4. 4. 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation Prime engine as instructed in the Operation Prime engine as instructed in the Operation Prime engine as instructed in the Operation
section. section. section. section.
5. 5. 5. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug.
6. 6. 6. 6. Insert key fully into the switch. Insert key fully into the switch. Insert key fully into the switch. Insert key fully into the switch.
1. 1. 1. 1. Move choke control to OFF position. Move choke control to OFF position. Move choke control to OFF position. Move choke control to OFF position.
2. 2. 2. 2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. 3. 3. 3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4. 4. 4. 4. Contact a Tecumseh Engine Service Center. Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer. Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer. Contact a Tecumseh Engine Service Center.
1. 1. 1. 1. Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer. Contact a Tecumseh Engine Service Center. Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer. Contact a Tecumseh Engine Service Center.
1. 1. 1. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect Stop engine immediately and disconnect Stop engine immediately and disconnect Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
vibration continues, have unit serviced by an If vibration continues, have unit serviced by If vibration continues, have unit serviced by vibration continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized Service Center. authorized Service Center. your Cub Cadet Dealer. your Cub Cadet Dealer.
1. 1. 1. 1. Connect spark plug wire. Connect spark plug wire. Connect spark plug wire. Connect spark plug wire.
2. 2. 2. 2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear. certain vent hole is clear. certain vent hole is clear. certain vent hole is clear.
1. 1. 1. 1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
Maintenance and Adjustments section. Maintenance and Adjustments section. Maintenance and Adjustments section. Maintenance and Adjustments section.
2. 2. 2. 2. Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section
1. 1. 1. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect Stop engine immediately and disconnect Stop engine immediately and disconnect Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and
inside of auger housing with clean-out tool inside of auger housing with clean-out tool inside of auger housing with clean-out tool inside of auger housing with clean-out tool
or a stick. or a stick. or a stick. or a stick.
2. 2. 2. 2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect Stop engine immediately and disconnect Stop engine immediately and disconnect Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger spark plug wire. Remove object from auger spark plug wire. Remove object from auger spark plug wire. Remove object from auger
with clean-out tool or a stick. with clean-out tool or a stick. with clean-out tool or a stick. with clean-out tool or a stick.
3. 3. 3. 3. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly
& Set-Up section. & Set-Up section. & Set-Up section. & Set-Up section.
4. 4. 4. 4. Replace auger belt refer to Service section. Replace auger belt refer to Service section. Replace auger belt refer to Service section. Replace auger belt refer to Service section.
5. 5. 5. 5. Replace shear pin(s). Replace shear pin(s). Replace shear pin(s). Replace shear pin(s).
1. 1. 1. 1. Have unit serviced by an authorized Service Have unit serviced by your Cub Cadet Dealer. Have unit serviced by an authorized Service Have unit serviced by your Cub Cadet Dealer.
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