Cub Cadet RT65 User Manual

Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to start Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.1.
Throttle control lever not in correct starting 2.
position (if equipped).
Blocked fuel line.3.
Dirty air cleaner.4.
Choke not in ON position.5.
Spark plug wire disconnected.6.
Faulty spark plug.7.
Engine flooded.8.
Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 1.
Move throttle lever to start position. 2.
Clean fuel line.3.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual4.
Move switch to ON position.5.
Connect wire to spark plug.6.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.7.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual8.
Engine runs erratic Tiller running on CHOKE.1.
Spark plug wire loose.2.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 3.
Vent in gas cap plugged.4.
Water or dirt in fuel system.5.
Dirty air cleaner.6.
Carburetor out of adjustment.7.
Move choke lever to OFF position.1.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.2.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh 3.
gasoline.
Clear vent.4.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.5.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual6.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual7.
Engine overheats Engine oil level low.1.
Dirty air cleaner.2.
Air flow restricted.3.
Carburetor not adjusted properly.4.
Fill crankcase with proper oil.1.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual2.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual3.
Adjust carburetor as instructed in the Engine 4.
Operator’s Manual
Tines do not engage Foreign object lodged in tines.1.
Tine clevis pin(s) missing.2.
Pulley and idler not in correct adjustment.3.
Not shifting properly. 4.
Control cable not adjusted properly.5.
Belt worn and/or stretched.6.
Dislodge foreign object.1.
Replace tine clevis pin(s).2.
Take tiller to authorized service dealer.3.
Refer to the Operation Section for proper 4.
shifting procedures.
Adjust control cable5.
Replace belt.6.
Tines skip over ground Improper rotation.1. Forward rotation should only be used on soil 1.
that has already been tilled, not on virgin soil.
Wheels do not engage Clevis pin missing.1.
Tiller is not being shifted properly. 2.
Control cable not adjusted properly.3.
Belt worn and/or stretched.4.
Replace clevis pin.1.
Refer to Operation Section for proper shifting 2.
procedures.
Adjust control cable3.
Replace belt.4.
Troubleshooting
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Cub Cadet RT65 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	RT65
Category	Tiller
Language	English