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Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 Lawn Tractor Problems

Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 Engine Troubleshooting

Kohler engine starting problems

Gas tank is empty - Add fuel.
Incorrect fuel grade - Change fuel.
Stale gasoline - Drain fuel and fill up fresh.
Fuel system clogged - Repair or replace.
Plug connection defective - Install new spark plug wires.
Faulty spark plug - Check ignition spark.
Dirty fuel filter - Change fuel filter.
Brake pedal not depressed - Press the brake pedal.
Carburetor is not working properly - Inspect and adjust.
Inspect and adjust choke. Check and adjust valve clearance.

Engine hard to start

Faulty spark plug - Inspect the spark, replace if necessary.
Problems with carburetor adjustment - Adjust as required.
Fuel pipes are clogged - Servicing fuel system.
Choke cable damaged - Replacement required.
Stale or incorrect gasoline - Pour quality fuel.
Electrical connection problems - Check and replace wires if necessary.
Starter is not working - Check the starter and replace defective components.

Rough running engine

Clogged cooling fins - Clean cooling fins.
Loose electrical contacts - Inspect and restore defective contacts.
Ignition adjust incorrect - Check ignition and adjust if necessary.
Throttle cable sticking - Check and replace.
Air filter blocked - Clean or replace the air filter.

Kohler engine misses

Spark plug fail - Change spark plug.
Carburetor defective or not adjusted - Repair or adjust.
Ignition coil air gap incorrect - Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.

Engine overheating

Engine runs under excessive load - Reduce loads.
Cooling fins or air inlet plugged - Clean clogged components.
Too little or too much oil - Check oil level. Test engine oil pressure.
Improper engine oil viscosity - Change oil.
Check internal bearing clearance.
Idle speed problems - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.

Engine doesn't idle speed

Spark plug is loose - Check tightness of spark plug.
Spark plug wear - Inspect the spark, replace if necessary.

Engine knocking

Stale gasoline - Use correct gasoline.
Excessive engine load - Reduce the load.
Lack of engine oil - Add engine oil.
Low engine speed - Adjust the required speed.
Cylinder bore or piston rings are damaged - Replace damaged parts.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Check and adjust valve clearance.
Check for loose or worn connecting rods.

Kohler engine back-fire

Checking spark plug.
Adjust or change the choke.
Check and adjust carburetor.
Inspect and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Inspect inlet and outlet valves.
Test valve clearance, adjusting if necessary.
Inspecting flywheel key.

Loss of power

Engine overheating - Replace air cleaner.
Engine oil overfilled - Drain excess oil.
Fuel pump is damage - Test fuel pump output.
Governor is damage - Checking and adjusting governor.
Inspect and repair carburetor.
Check engine compression.

Engine gets too much gas

Choke doesn't open well - Adjust throttle cable.
Carburetor malfunction - Check and adjust carburetor.

Black exhaust smoke

Air cleaner element plugged - Check and clean.
Choke not fully engaged - Replace or repair choke.
Check and adjust carburetor float level.

Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter does not function

Main fuse defective - Installing new fuse.
Battery terminals are corroded - Clean connections.
Battery discharged - Battery charging required.
Ignition switch defective - Change switch.
Damaged starter - Replace or repair.
Wiring damage - Change wiring.

Battery will not charge

Battery cells fails - Install new battery.
No contact between cable and battery terminal - Check and Clean.

No Lights work

Light plug not connected - Reconnect
Check light bulbs.
Short-circuit in cable.

Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 Machine Troubleshooting

The machine vibrates

Implements driven belt damaged or worn - Check and replace worn belt.
Traction drive belt worn - Installing new driven belt.
Drive sheaves are dirty - Clean or replace.
Cutting blade loose or unbalanced - Change damaged blades.

The engine is running but tractor is not moving

parking brake blocks the tractor - Release the parking brake.
Bypass valve lever in the push position - Disengage the bypass valve lever.
Blade becomes loose - Checking blades for loose bolts.
Unbalance in one or both blades - Check mower blade balancing.
Lack of oil in transmission - Add transmission oil.

Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 Lawn Mower Problems

Clogged discharge chute

Traveling too fast - Do not use high speed.
Too high grass for mowing - Adjust the mower to a lower cutting height.
Grass too wet - Wait for the grass to dry.
Engine rpm too low - The throttle is not fully open.
Restricted air flow - Check engine speed.
Mower deck set to low cutting - Adjust to higher cutting.
Belt fitted improperly - Fit belt correctly.

Uncut grass during operation

Clog in discharge area - Mower deck needs cleaning.
Defective blade - Installing new blade.
Deck too low - Checking and adjust deck height.
Bagger too full - Clean bagger.
Speed too high - Do not use high speed.

Slipping drive belt

Debris in pulleys - Pulley cleaning required.
Worn belt - Check and replace belt.
Low belt tension - Check belt tension.

Excessive mower vibration

Mower deck clogged or in sheaves - Clean sheave and deck from clogging.
Damaged mower belt or pulleys - Change worn parts.
Belt or pulleys no adjustment - Check and adjust.
Incorrect blade balancing - Blade balance required.

Blade strips grass

Wrong cutting height - Check and adjust height.
Mower rollers not adjusted improperly - Adjust mower deck wheels.
Insufficient tire pressure - Check and inflate the tires.
Higher blade speed - Blade speed required.
Bent mower blades - Install new blades.

Uneven Cut

Mower deck not level - Level mower deck.
Tire pressure unequal - Increase tire pressure.
Incorrect wheel height - Adjust wheel heights correctly.
Operating at a faster ground speed - Use slower speed.
Blades blunt - Check and replace the blade.

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