Troubleshooting - Cub Cadet CC 500 EL Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Mower fails to start
Circuit breaker on the
mower tripping
Mower cutting grass
unevenly
Mower not mulching
properly
Hard to push
Mower vibrating at higher
speed
Cord disconnects frequently
Handle not in position
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Cause
1. Cord disconnected from the motor/blade
control.
2. Motor/blade control defective.
3. Extension cord not connected to the plug on
the mower.
4. Extension cord not connected to a source of
power.
5. Overload protection switch on the mower
or circuit breaker in the house receptacle
tripped.
1. Too much workload on the mower.
2. Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.
1. Lawn rough or uneven.
2. Cutting height not set properly. (Individual
height adjusted models only)
1. Wet grass clippings stick to the underside of
the deck.
1. High grass or cutting height too low.
2. Rear of mower housing and blade dragging
in heavy grass.
1. Bent motor shaft.
2. Cutting blade is unbalanced.
3. Blade is loose.
1. Extension cord is not properly attached to
the cord restraint.
2. Old, worn, or loose extension cord.
1. Carriage bolts not seated in the handle
insulators.
Remedy
1. Reconnect the cord keeping the cord
restraint close to the motor/blade control.
2. Replace motor/blade control.
3. Connect the extension cord to the plug on
the mower.
4. Connect the extension cord to a 110-120 volt
60 hertz A.C. receptacle.
5. Reset the overload protection switch
following instructions in the Maintenance &
Adjustments section of this manual.
1. Raise the cutting height, reset the circuit
breaker on the mower, take a smaller width
of cut, and walk slowly.
2. Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15
amperes. Reset the circuit breaker and start
the mower again.
1. Move the wheels to a higher cutting height
position.
2. All wheels must be placed in the same
cutting height for the mower to cut evenly.
1. Wait till the grass dries before mowing.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise cutting height.
1. Stop the motor, disconnect the power source
and inspect for damage. Repair before
restarting. If vibration persists, take it to a
service dealer.
2. Balance the blade by grinding each cutting
edge equally.
3. Tighten blade bolt to 170-220 in. lbs.
1. Reconnect the extension cord to the cord
restraint on the guide rod.
2. Replace extension cord.
1. Adjust the height of the handle and make
sure that the carriage bolts are seated
properly into the handle insulators. Tighten
the hand knobs.
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