Cub Cadet GT 3200 Manual Do Utilizador

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SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING
Possible Cause
Possible Remedy
Hard To Start
No fuel in fuel tank or carburetor
Fill the tank with fuel. Check the fuel line, car-
buretor and fuel filter.
Fuel line or carburetor clogged
Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a com-
mercial carburetor cleaner.
Fuel filter plugged
Replace
Water in fuel
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Use new 
fuel and dry the sparks plugs.
Choked improperly. Flooded engine
Follow the starting instructions.
Defective ignition or loose wiring
Check the wiring, spark plugs or fuse.
Defective battery
Check and service. Refer to “BATTERY.”
Spark plug dirty or improperly gapped
Clean, adjust the gap to .030-inch or replace 
the plug.
Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks
Engine incorrectly timed 
See your authorized dealer.
Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type
Clean, reset the gap or replace
Poor or weak spark
Check the spark plugs and wiring.
Carburetor setting incorrect
See your authorized dealer.
Poor grade fuel or water in fuel
Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel.
Engine overheating
Refer to “MAINTENANCE.”
Engine valves at fault
See your authorized dealer.
Engine smokes
See your authorized dealer.
Oil level rises due to fuel in the crankcase
See your authorized dealer.
Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked
See your authorized dealer.
Engine leaks oil
See your authorized dealer.
Misfiring
See your authorized dealer.
Other engine problems
See your authorized dealer.
Excessive oil in air cleaner
Fully seat oil dipstick, tighten oil fill cap, 
squeeze excess oil out of the pre-cleaner.
PTO Clutch Will Not Engage
Reverse pedal is partially depressed
Depress brake pedal.
Vacuum actuator not energized
Check PTO switch and connections, check 
for worn or broken wiring.
Vacuum leak
Check vacuum lines.
Lack of Power
Air cleaner clogged 
Service the air cleaner element. Refer to 
MAINTENANCE.”
Engine overload
Reduce the load.
Engine overheated
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.” 
Fuel tank air vent clogged
Remove obstruction from the vent in the fuel 
tank cap.
Air leakage between carburetor and engine
Remove air cleaner. Tighten the carburetor 
and manifold mounting hardware. Replace 
any damaged parts as indicated in “MAINTE-
NANCE
.”
Incorrect timing or faulty ignition
See your authorized dealer.