Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 - Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
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Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to start 
2.

Throttle control lever not in correct starting 4.
position.
5.
6.
Faulty spark plug(s). 7.
Engine flooded. 8.

Engage parking brake. 2.
Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). 
 4.
5.
Clear the blockage. 6.
Clean, adjust gap or replace plug(s). 7.
8.
Engine runs erratic 
2.
Vent in gas cap plugged. 
Dirty air cleaner. 4.
Connect spark plug wire(s). 
2.
Clear vent or replace cap if damaged. 
4.
Engine overheats Engine oil level low. 
Air flow restricted. 2.
Fill crankcase with proper amount and 
weight of oil.
Clean grass clippings and debris from around 2.

Engine hesitates at high

 Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap. 
Engine Idles rough 
Dirty air cleaner. 2.

Replace air cleaner element and/or clean 2.
pre-cleaner.
Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 
Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2.
Tighten blade and spindle. 
Replace blade. 2.
Uneven cut Deck not leveled properly. 
Dull blade. 2.
Uneven tire pressure. 

2.
Check tire pressure in all four tires. 
Mower will not mulch grass
(If Equipped w/Mulching Kit)
Engine speed too low. 
Wet grass. 2.
Excessively high grass. 
Dull blade. 4.

Do not mulch when grass is wet. 2.
Mow once at a high cutting height, then 
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting swath.
4.