Cub Cadet 1882 User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Cause
No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor
Fuel line or carburetor clogged.
Fuel filter plugged.
Water in gasoline...
Choked improperly. Flooded engine
Defective ignition or loose wiring.
Defective battery .
Spark plug dirty or improper gap.
Possible Remedy
HARD TO START
. Fill the tank with gasoline; open the fuel shut-off valves.
Check the fuel line, carburetor and fuel filter.
. Clean the fuel line and carburetor with commercial car¬
buretor cleaner.
. Replace.
. Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. Use new fuel and dry
the spark plug.
. Follow the starting instructions.
. Check the wiring, spark plug or fuse.
. Check and service. Refer to "BATTERY."
. Clean, adjust the gap to .025-inch or replace the plug.
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 rises due to gasoline in crankcase
Air filter becomes 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.
*See your authorized dealer.
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Cub Cadet 1882 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1882
Category	Tractor
Language	English