Cub Cadet 1811 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 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."
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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. Service the air cleaner element. Refer to "MAINTE¬
NANCE."
Engine overload. Reduce the load.
Engine overheated . Make sure air intake screen, shrouding, engine fins, and
grille are free of accumulated dirt and trash. Refer to
"MAINTENANCE."
Poor fuel, too rich, or too lean a mixture . Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."
Fuel tank air vent clogged . Open the vent in the cap.
Air leakage between carburetor and engine. Remove air cleaner. Tighten the carburetor and manifold
mounting nuts. Replace as indicated in "MAINTE¬
NANCE."
Incorrect timing or faulty ignition.
Brake drags. Adjust the brake. Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."
Clutch slipping (1806 Tractor Only). Adjust the free travel of the pedal. Refer to "ADJUST¬
MENTS".
ENGINE OVERHEATING
Insufficient cool air, dirty air intake screen,
shroud, cooling fins, or dirty grille. Keep the air intake area and cooling fins clean; refer to
"MAINTENANCE."
Lean carburetor adjustment . Readjust. Refer to "ADJUSTMENTS."
Oil level incorrect. Engine oil level must not be over the "FULL" mark or
below the "LOW" mark. Refer to "MAINTENANCE."
*See your authorized dealer.
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Cub Cadet 1811 Specifications

General

Drive	2WD
Steering	Manual
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Mechanical
Front Tire Size	16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size	23x10.50-12
Cutting Height	1-4 inches