Trouble Shooting - Cub Cadet 3185 Operator's Manual

SECTION 12: TROUBLE SHOOTING
Possible Cause
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor
Fuel line or carburetor clogged
Fuel filter plugged
Water in gasoline
Choked improperly. Flooded engine
Defective ignition or loose wiring
Defective battery
Spark plug dirty or improper gap
Engine Operates Irregularly Or Knocks
Engine incorrectly timed
Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type
Poor or weak spark
Carburetor setting incorrect
Poor grade fuel or water in fuel
Engine overheating
Engine valves at fault
Engine smokes
Oil level rises due to gasoline in crankcase
Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked
Engine leaks oil
Misfiring
Other engine problems
Excessive oil in air cleaner
Low or zero voltage
Faulty vacuum lines
Rotor/armature air gap too large
Air cleaner clogged
Engine overload
Engine overheated
Hard To Start
PTO Clutch Will Not Engage
Lack Of Power
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Possible Remedy
Fill the tank with gasoline. Check the fuel
line, carburetor and fuel filter.
Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a
commercial carburetor cleaner.
Replace.
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Use new
fuel and dry the spark plugs.
Follow the starting instructions.
Check the wiring, spark plugs or fuse.
Check and service. Refer to "BATTERY."
Clean, adjust the gap to .040-inch or replace
the plug.
See your authorized dealer.
Clean, reset the gap or replace.
Check the spark plugs and wiring.
Adjust. Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."
Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel.
Refer to "MAINTENANCE."
See your authorized dealer.
See your authorized dealer.
See your authorized dealer.
See your authorized dealer.
See your authorized dealer.
See your authorized dealer.
See your authorized dealer.
Be sure that oil dipstick is fully seated and all
excess oil is squeezed out of the pre-cleaner
foam element.
Check battery. Charge or replace. Check
charging system. Check for worn or broken
wiring or connections. Check clutch coil
resistance. Check switch.
Check vacuum lines for leaks.
Rotor/armature worn. Replace PTO clutch.
Service the air cleaner element. Refer to
"MAINTENANCE."
Reduce the load.
Make sure the air intake screen, shrouding,
engine fins, side panels, dash intake screen
and grille are free of accumulated dirt and
debris. Refer to "MAINTENANCE."