Troubleshooting, Problem cause remedy – Cub Cadet 524 SWE User Manual
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Problem
Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
Choke control not in ON position.
1.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
2.
Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3.
Engine not primed.
4.
Faulty spark plug.
5.
Safety key not inserted .
6.
Move choke control to ON position.
1.
Connect wire to spark plug.
2.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3.
Prime engine as instructed in the Operation
4.
section.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug.
5.
Insert key fully into the switch.
6.
Engine runs erratic
Engine running on CHOKE.
1.
Stale fuel.
2.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
3.
Carburetor out of adjustment.
4.
Move choke control to OFF position.
1.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
2.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
3.
Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer.
4.
Engine overheats
Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1.
Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer.
1.
Excessive vibration
Loose parts or damaged auger.
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
1.
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
If vibration continues, have unit serviced by
your Cub Cadet Dealer.
Loss of power
Spark plug wire loose.
1.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
2.
Connect spark plug wire.
1.
Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
2.
certain vent hole is clear.
Unit fails to propel itself
Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
1.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
2.
Friction wheel worn.
3.
Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
1.
Maintenance and Adjustments section.
Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section
2.
Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service
3.
section.
Unit fails to discharge snow
Chute assembly clogged.
1.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
2.
Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
3.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
4.
Shear pin(s) sheared.
5.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
1.
spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and
inside of auger housing with clean-out tool
or a stick.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
2.
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger
with clean-out tool or a stick.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly
3.
& Set-Up section.
Replace auger belt refer to Service section.
4.
Replace shear pin(s).
5.
Unit fails to turn
Steering cable loose or damaged.
1.
Have unit serviced by your Cub Cadet Dealer.
1.
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