Trouble Shooting - Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual

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Trouble
Shooting
For repairs beyond
the minor adjust-
ments listed here,
contact an autho-
rized service dealer.
Problem
Mower fails to start 1. Cord disconnected from the
2. Motor/blade control switch
3. Extension cord not connected to the
4. Extension cord not connected to a
5. Circuit breaker on the mower or in
Circuit breaker on the 1. Too much workload on the mower.
mower tripping
2. Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.
Mower cutting grass 1. Lawn rough or uneven.
unevenly
2. Cutting height not set properly.
Mower not mulching 1. Wet grass clippings stick to the
properly
Hard to push 1. High grass or cutting height too low.
2. Rear of mower housing and blade
Mower vibrating at higher 1. Bent motor shaft.
2. Blade is loose or unbalanced.
3. Blade loose.
Cord disconnects
1. Extension cord is not properly
frequently
2. Old, worn, or loose extension cord.
1. Carriage bolts not seated in the
Handle not in position.
Cause
motor/blade control.
defective.
plug on the mower.
source of power.
the house receptacle tripped.
underside of the deck.
dragging in heavy grass.
attached to the cord restraint.
handle insulators.
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Remedy
1. Reconnect the cord keeping the cord
restraint close to the motor/blade control.
2. Replace motor/blade control switch.
3. Connect the extension cord to the plug on
the mower.
4. Connect the extension cord to a 110-120 V
60 cycle A.C. receptacle.
5. Reset the circuit breaker following
instructions in the Operating Your Lawn
Mower 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 the blade 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.