Cub Cadet 1210 User Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
Possible Cause Possible Remedy
ENGINE OPERATES IRREGULARLY OR KNOCKS
Engine incorrectly timed.
Spark plug dirty; wrong gap or wrong type
Poor or weak spark.
Carburetor setting incorrect.
Poor grade fuel or water in fuel.
Engine overheating.
Engine valves at fault.
Engine smokes.
Oil level vyill rise due to gasoline in
crankcase.
Air filter will become oil and fuel
soaked.
Engine leaks oil.
Misfiring.
Other engine problems.
Excessive oil in air cleaner.
Clean, reset the gap, or replace.
Check the spark plug, and wiring.*
Adjust. Refer to “ADJUSTMENTS"*
Drain and use a good grade of clean fuel.
Refer to "MAINTENANCE."
Adjust the carburetor.*
Refer to "OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER."
Refer to "OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER."
Refer to "OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER.'
Refer to "OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER."
*
Be sure that oil dipstick is fully seated and all excess oil is
squeezed out of pre-cleaner foam element.
LACK OF POWER
Air cleaner clogged.
Engine overload.
Engine overheated.
Poor fuel, too rich, or too lean a
mixture.
Fuel tank air vent clogged.
Air leakage between carburetor and engine.
Service the air cleaner element. Refer to
"MAINTENANCE."
Reduce the load.
Make sure air intake screen, shrouding, engine fins, and
grille are free of accumulated dirt and trash. Refer to
"MAINTENANCE."
Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."
Open the vent in the cap.
Remove air cleaner. Tighten the carburetor and manifold
mounting nuts. Replace as indicated in
"MAINTENANCE."
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Cub Cadet 1210 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1210
Category	Tractor
Language	English