Troubleshooting; Service Dealer - Cub Cadet 188 Operator's Manual

19-inch 3-n-1 rechargeable lawn mower
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6
Trouble
Shooting
NOTE: For repairs beyond
the minor adjustments listed
here, contact an authorized

service dealer.

NOTE: Specifications are
subject to change without
notification or obligation.
Images my not reflect your
exact model and are for
reference purposes only.
Problem
Motor fails to start
Mower stops while mowing
Excessive vibration
Mower will not mulch grass
Uneven cut
Cause
1. Key not in switch.
2. Motor/blade control disengaged.
3. Battery discharged.
4. Mower deck clogged with grass and debris.
1. Discharged battery.
2. Cutting too much grass.
3. Clogged deck.
4. Overload protection switch is tripped.
1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.
2. Bent cutting blade.
3. Bent motor shaft.
1. Mower deck clogged.
2. Wet grass.
3. Excessively high grass.
4. Dull blade.
1. Wheels not positioned correctly. (Individual
height adjusted units only)
2. Dull blade.
1
Remedy
1. Insert Ignition key.
2. Depress starter button, and engage
motor blade control.
3. Charge battery.
4. Unclog mower deck. Make certain
blade is free to move.
1. Charge battery.
2. Raise cutting height.
3. Unclog mower deck. Raise cutting
height, or cut a narrower swath.
4. Reset the overload protection switch
following the instructions in the
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower section
of this manual.
1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance
blade.
2. Replace blade.
3. Contact nearest authorized service
center.
1. Unclog mower deck. Make certain
blade is free to move.
2. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait
until later to cut.
3. Mow once at a high cutting height,
then mow again at desired height or
make a narrower cutting swath (1/2
width).
4. Sharpen or replace blade.
1. Place all four wheels in same height
position.
2. Sharpen or replace blade.

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