Cub Cadet RZT 50 User Manual

40 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Ifthe engine malfunctions,carefullyexaminethe symptomsand the operatingcondiUons,and use thetable
belowas a guideto troubleshooting.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 41
Symptom
Engine won1
startoroutputis
low
Insufficient
compression
Remedy
K
T_lhten propedy
ProbablyCause
Faultypistons,cylinders,pistonrings,
and head gaskets
Faultyvalves
Loosesparkplugs
I_oo_ecylinderhead bolts
Nofuel infuel tank
Fuelvalve not in"ON"position
Blockedfueltllterortube
Blockedair vent intank cap
Faultycarburetor
Over-richfuel/airmixture
No fuel to Fillfuel tank
combustion Openfuel valve lever.
chamber Changefuelfilter orfuel tube
Cleanfuel tank cap
K
Spark plugs Openchoke.
fouled byfuel Rotateengine withspark plugs
removedto dischargeexcessfuel.
Cleansparkplugs.
Clean
K
Changefuel
No spark or
weak spark
Cloggedair cleaner
Faultycarburetor
Incorrectgrade/type offuel
Water in fuel
Faultysparkplugs
Faultyignitioncoils
Engineswitchleftin'_)FF" position
Replacesparkplugs
K
Turn engineswitchto '_TART"
posiUon
(See M)
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Cub Cadet RZT 50 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Kohler
Engine Displacement	725cc
Horsepower	24 HP
Cutting Width	50 inches
Fuel Capacity	3.5 gallons
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Deck Material	Steel
Deck Construction	Stamped
Type	Zero-Turn
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4 inches
Turning Radius	Zero
Engine Model	Courage
Warranty	3 years limited