Troubleshooting Guide; Environmental Protection; Specifications - Cub Cadet 997A71X Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
Engine won't start Insufficient 1. Faulty piston, cylinder, piston ring, 1. Tighten properly
output is low compression and head gasket
2. Faulty valves
3. Loose spark plug
4. Loose cylinder head bolts
No fuel in fuel tank
Blocked rue tube
Blocked air vent in fuel tank cap
Faulty carburetor
Over-rich fuel/air mixture
Clogged air cleaner
Faulty carburetor
Incorrect grade/type of fuel
Water in fuel
Faulty spark plug
Faulty ignition coil
Faulty engine switch
No fuel to 1.
combustion chamber 2.
3.
4.
Spark plug fouled by 1.
fuel
2.
3.
4.
5.
No spark or weak 1.
spark 2.
3.
Engine Overheats 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. Engine speed 1.
won't increase
Low Output Clogged air cleaner
Recoil Starter or cooling air path
clogged with dirt
Insufficient engine oil
carbon built -up in combustion 3. Replenish or change oil
chamber 4.$
Poor ventilation around engine 5. Select a better location
Faulty Governor $
If the engine malfunctions, carefully examine the symptoms and the operating conditions, and use the table above
as a guide to troubleshooting.$ Have an authorized Kawasaki dealer perform these service
2. Tighten properly
3. Tighten properly
4. Tighten properly
1. Fill fuel tank
2. Clean
3. Clean
4.$
1. Slowly pull the recoil starter grip with
spark plug removed to discharge
excess fuel. clean spark plug
2.Clean
3.$
4. Change Gasoline
5. Change Gasoline
1. Replace spark plug
2.$
3.$
1. Clean
2. Clean
Environmental Protection
To protect our environment, properly discard used batteries, engine oil, gasoline, coolant, or other components that
you might dispose of in the future.
Consult your authorized Kawasaki dealer or local environmental waste agency for their proper disposal procedure.
Specifications
Type of Engine Air-cooled, 4-stroke OHV, single cylinder, gasoline Engine
Bore X Stroke 65 x 54mm (2.6 x 2.1 in.)
Displacement 179mL (109. cu.in.)
Ignition system Solid-state ignition
Starting system Recoil starter
Dry weight 13.5kg (29.1b)
Specifications subject to change without notice
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