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Cub Cadet XT3 GSX Problems

Cub Cadet XT3 GSX Engine Troubleshooting

Kohler engine won't start

Fuel tank is empty - Fill it up.
Improper fuel grade - Change gasoline.
Stale fuel - Drain gasoline and fill fresh up.
Clogged fuel system - Remove clogging.
Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected - Check wires connection.
Spark plug not working - Spark plugs need to be replaced.
Fuel filter is plugged - Fuel filter needs to be replaced.
Defective safety switch - Replace if required.
Incorrect carburetor adjustment - Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Inspect starter cranking speed RPM. Test compression.

Gas engine starts hard

Spark plug fail - Test spark and replace as required.
Carburetor settings incorrect - Adjusting as required.
Clogged fuel lines - Service required.
Choke cable damaged - Replacement required.
Stale or improper gasoline - Pour quality gasoline.
Loose or corroded electrical connections - Checking and replace.
Starter fault - Inspect the starter and change defective parts.

Engine runs roughly

Cooling fins blocked - Remove dirt from cooling fins.
Loose electrical contacts - Check and replace damaged connections.
Ignition adjustment lost - Check spark plug and ignition.
Choke cable sticks - Repair or replace.
Air filter dirty - Clean or change air filter.

Engine misses under load

Spark plug malfunction - Change spark plug.
Carburetor malfunction - Inspect and overhaul.
Ignition coil air gap incorrect - Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.

Kohler engine overheats

Engine overloaded - Reduce the load.
Air inlet or cooling fins blocked - Clean dirty components.
Engine oil low or too high - Check oil level. Test engine oil pressure.
Low quality engine oil - Change oil.
Check internal bearing clearance.
Too Fast idle - Adjust fast idle.

Engine doesn't idle speed

Spark plug not gapped correctly - Check tightness of spark plug.
Faulty spark plug - Check the spark and change defective spark.

Engine knocks

Stale fuel - Use correct gasoline.
Engine overloaded - Reduce loads.
Lack of engine oil - Add to required level.
Low engine speed - Adjust the speed.
piston rings or cylinder bore damaged - Replace defective components.
Inspect for engine overheats from clogged cooling fins.
Checking and adjusting valve clearance.
Check for loose or worn connecting rods.

Engine back-fire

Check spark plug for fouled.
Adjust or change the throttle.
Adjust carburetor idle mixture screw.
Check and adjust ignition coil air gap.
Inspect for sticking valves.
Inspect and set valve clearance.
Checking flywheel key.

Kohler engine lacks power

Engine overheating - Check air cleaner for plugged condition.
Overfilling engine oil - Remove excess oil.
Fuel pump problems - Repair or replace fuel pump.
Defective governor - Checking and adjusting governor.
Inspect carburetor for plugged passages.
Checking engine compression.

Excessive Fuel Consumption

Throttle did not open fully - Adjust choke cable.
Carburetor problems - Checking and adjusting carburetor.

Black smoke is emitted during operation

Air cleaner element clogged - Clean or change filter.
Choke partially engaged - Inspect and adjust choke.
Inspect carburetor needle valve and seat for wear or damage.

Cub Cadet XT3 GSX Electrical System Troubleshooting

Starter motor will not turn engine

Blown fuse - Install new fuse.
Battery terminals are corroded - Inspect and clean contacts.
Battery discharged - Charge the battery.
Ignition lock is damaged - Replace switch.
Faulty starter - Install new starter.
Wires disconnected - Replace electric wires.

Battery does not charge

Battery cells fails - Fit new battery.
Bad contact between battery pole and cable - Replace or clean cable.

No Lights work

Light connector defective.
Lamp is not working - Replace the lamp.
Short-circuit in cable.

Cub Cadet XT3 GSX Machine Troubleshooting

The machine vibrates

Equipment driven belt worn out - Check and replace worn belt.
Traction drive belt worn - Check and replace belt.
Drive pulley malfunction - Installing a new pulley.
Unbalancing or bending of blades - Replace defective blades.

The engine is running but tractor is not moving

The parking brake is locked - Release the parking brake.
Bypass valve lever activated - Set bypass valve to the off position.
Mower blades are loose - Tighten mower blades.
Poor balancing after sharpening - Check blade balancing.
Transmission oil is low - Add oil to the transmission.

Cub Cadet XT3 GSX Mower Deck Problems

Discharge Chute Clogged

Speed too high - Need to reduce speed.
High grass - try operating a short cutting height.
Wet grass - Do not use the mower if grass is wet.
Low engine speeds - Open choke wide.
Loss of airflow - Check engine speed.
Cutting too low - Choose the correct cutting height.
Improper belt installation - Check belt installation.

Patches of grass uncut

Cutting deck clogging - Deck cleaning required.
Blade wornout - Check and replace the blade.
Mower deck is low from ground - Level mower deck.
Grass bag overfilled - Empty the grass bag.
Speed is very fast - Use slower speed.

Belt slips

Dirt in the pulley - Check and clean.
Worn belt - Fit new belt.
Belt tension is incorrect - Check belt tension.

Too much mower vibration

Mower clogged or in pulleys - Clean sheave and deck from clogging.
Belt or sheaves faulty - Change defective parts.
Belt or pulleys out of alignment - Inspect and centering.
The blades are unbalanced - Adjust blade balance.

Blade strips grass

Cutting too low - Set the proper cutting height.
Mower rollers height wrong - Check the wheel heights.
Tire pressure is uneven - Inflate tires as required.
High blade speed during mowing - Balance mower speed.
Bent mower blades - Remove bent blade and fit new one.

Uneven Cut

Mower deck not level - Leveling the mower deck.
Low tire inflation - Increase tire pressure.
Wrong rollers position - Adjust wheel heights correctly.
Traveling too fast - Don't use fast speed.
Blades dull - Sharpen or replace blade.

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