Troubleshooting - Cub Cadet SWE 528 Operator's Manual

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Problem
1. Choke not in ON position.
Engine fails to start
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4. Engine not primed.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Blocked fuel line.
7. Safety key not in ignition on engine.
Engine runs erratic
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine overheats
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Excessive
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
Vibration
Loss of power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
3. Exhaust port plugged.
Unit fails
1. Drive control cable in need of adjust-
to propel itself
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
1. Chute assembly clogged.
Unit fails
to discharge snow
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Auger control cable in need of adjust-
4. Auger belt loose or damaged.
5. Shear pin(s) sheared.
Cause
ment.
ment.
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Remedy
1. Move choke to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Prime engine as instructed in
"Operating Your Snow Thrower".
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Insert key fully into the switch.
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4. Contact Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
1. Contact Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
1. Stop engine immediately and discon-
nect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts
and nuts. If vibration continues, have
unit serviced by a Cub Cadet Service
Dealer.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap.
Be certain vent hole is clear.
3. Contact Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
"Making Adjustments".
2. Replace drive belt.
1. Stop engine immediately and discon-
nect spark plug wire. Clean chute
assembly and inside of auger housing
with clean-out tool or a stick.
2. Stop engine immediately and discon-
nect spark plug wire. Remove object
from auger with clean-out tool or a
stick.
3. Refer to "Auger Control Test" in
Operation section.
4. Refer to Maintenance section.
5. Replace with new shear pin(s).
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Trouble-
shooting
This section
addresses minor
service issues.
For further details,
contact your nearest
Cub Cadet service
dealer or call
1-877-282-8684.

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