Cub Cadet Volunteer

30 Section 10 — troubleShooting
Problem Cause(s)
Starter does not work 1. Loose or corroded connections.
2. Low battery output
3. Sulfate or worn-out battery.
4. Faulty starter.
Starter cranks slowly 1. Low battery output.
2. Sulfated or worn-out battery.
3. Engine oil too heavy.
4. Loose or corroded connections.
Entire electrical system does not work 1. Blown fuse.
2. Loose or corroded connections.
3. Sulfated or worn-out battery.
Dead battery 1. Shorted starter solenoid.
2. Key switch not turned to STOP position.
3. Sulfated or worn-out battery.
Battery light comes on when engine is
running
1. Low engine speed.
2. Faulty voltage regulator.
3. Faulty battery.
4. Faulty alternator or loose alternator belt.
5. Grounded wire in circuit.
Indicator lights do not come on when key
switch is in START position
1. Faulty bulb.
2. Faulty wiring.
3. Faulty sensor.
Battery will not take a charge 1. Dead battery.
2. Loose or corroded connections.
3. Sulfated or worn-out battery.
4. Fluid level low.
Difficult to shift 1. Gears not lined up. Blip throttle and let it return to idle. If still hard to shift, contact
your nearest Cub Cadet dealer.