Cub Cadet I1042 - Manual (Page 27)

Troubleshooting
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Problem Cause Remedy
Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1.
Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2.
Tighten blade and spindle. 1.
Replace blade. 2.
Mower will not mulch grass Engine speed too low. 1.
Wet grass. 2.
Excessively high grass. 3.
Dull blade. 4.
Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position. 1.
Do not mulch when grass is wet. 2.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then 3.
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath.
Sharpen or replace blade. 4.
Uneven cut Deck not leveled properly. 1.
Dull blade. 2.
Uneven tire pressure. 3.
Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 1.
Sharpen or replace blade. 2.
Check tire pressure in all four tires. 3.