MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Troubleshooting Guide

Maintenance (continued)
Troubleshooting Chart
Possible cause
Excessive
vibration.
Engine
does
not
turn
over.
Engine
turns
over
but
will
not
start.
Engine
starts
only
after
repeated
tries.
Engine
runs
roughly.
Engine
stalls
in
a
few
seconds.
Engine
runs
but
unit
does
not
move
oo
Transport
drive
stays
engaged.
^
Engine
stalls
when
hot.
Engine
overheats.
Attachment
drive
inoperative.
Attachment
drive
always
engaged. Cruise
control
inoperative.
Headlights
do
not
light.
Brakes
will
not
stop
tractor
or
hold
when
in
park.
Battery
not
charging.
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Engine malfunction (refer to engine
manual).
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Faulty attachment drive switch.
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Faulty cruise, interlock switches or relays.
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Dirty engine cooling tins or flywheel screen.
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24
Faulty ignition.
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Faulty spark plug(s).
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26
Empty fuel tank.
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15
Faulty or dead battery or charging circuit.
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25
Maladjusted or dirty carburetor.
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25
Improper oil level.
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23
Dirty air cleaner element.
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24
Maladjusted choke.
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17
Brake engaged.
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18
Brake not engaged.
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18
Blown fuse.
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26
Plugged fuel line or filter.
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26
Transmission malfunction.
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28
Linkage malfunction.
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Broken or loose belt(s).
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30
PTO not turned off.
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18
Operator not in seat.
18
Headlight burned out or faulty light diode.
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Brake out of adjustment. •
27
Bad fuel.
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Loose engine.
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Inoperable fuel solenoid.
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Brake switch.
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Transmission freewheel valve.
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PTO/attachment clutch.
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This table describes service guidelines only. It does not provide repair information. Complete service is
available from your authorized dealer.
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