Troubleshooting - Cub Cadet 414 Operator's Manual

SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Possible Cause(s)
Engine will not start Battery has low voltage.
Loose or corroded battery connections.
Fusible link is melted.
Spark plug wire is loose or discon-
nected.
Faulty spark plug or coil.
Fuel shut-off valve turned off.
No Fuel or improper fuel.
Plugged fuel filter.
Defective starter solenoid.
Open-circuit in wiring.
Engine is hard to start Engine is cold.
Plugged fuel filter.
Carburetor not adjusted properly or
dirty.
Engine oil viscosity too heavy.
Spark plug is fouled.
Faulty spark plug or wire.
Loose or corroded electrical connec-
tions.
Stale or improper fuel.
Choke not being used or adjusted
incorrectly.
Engine misses under Faulty spark plug.
load Stale or dirty fuel.
Plugged fuel filter.
Faulty coil or wire.
Engine vapor locks Poor quality fuel or methanol.
Very hot weather conditions.
Fuel tank vent plugged.
Dirt in fuel filter.
Engine runs unevenly Loose electrical connections.
Choke or throttle cable sticking.
Fuel line or fuel filter plugged.
Stale or dirty fuel.
Improper fuel.
Air cleaner element plugged.
Carburetor not adjusted correctly.
Spark plug is fouled.
Engine overheats Air cleaner element missing or plugged.
Carburetor air intake tube plugged.
Engine oil low.
Engine operated too long at slow
engine speed.
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Trouble Possible Cause(s)
Engine loses power Engine overheating
Too much oil in engine
Faulty spark plug
Fuel supply being restricted
Fuel filter plugged
Fuel line pinched or kinked
Fuel pump output not adjusted to
specification.
Improper fuel
Air cleaner element plugged
Engine knocks Low engine speed.
Stale or low octane fuel.
Engine overloaded.
Starter does not work Loose or corroded connections.
Low battery output
Sulfate or worn-out battery.
Faulty starter.
Starter crank slowly Low battery output.
Sulfated or worn-out battery.
Engine oil too heavy.
Loose or corroded connections.
Entire electrical sys- Blown fuse.
tem does not work Loose or corroded connections.
Sulfated or worn-out battery.
Dead Battery Shorted starter solenoid.
Key switch not turned to STOP
position.
Sulfated or worn-out battery.
Battery light comes on Low engine speed.
when engine is running Faulty voltage regulator.
Faulty battery.
Faulty alternator
Grounded wire in circuit.
Indicator lights do not Faulty bulb.
come on when key Faulty wiring.
switch is in START Faulty sensor.
position
Battery will not take a Dead battery.
charge Loose or corroded connections.
Sulfated or worn-out battery.
Fluid level low.
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