What are some common problems with Cub Cadet mowers?
Other common problems pertain to overheating of the engine and the inability of the mower to go forward or backward. If the engine fails to start, make sure that the spark plug connection is secure, the battery is charged adequately and the control handles of the blade are engaged.
What should I do if my lawn mower Idles?
If your lawn mower will idle, but stalls on throttle, check the muffler and carburetor. Our repair guide will help you identify the part needed to be replaced to fix this problem.
Which is better a Honda or a Kawaka mower?
The Kawaka engine are all way over engineered for a domestic mower and come again with a higher price tag. They are trying to edge Honda out of the mower engine market and can be considered almost equivalent to Hondas. Also consider the cost of consumables as the Kawaka parts are nearly double the price of Kohler parts.
Why does my lawn mower stall at full throttle?
When the engine is run at full throttle, especially under load, the air flow is much greater, which causes more back pressure, and results in the engine stalling. Fixing a restricted exhaust system is usually an easier repair.
Some common problems with Cub Cadet mowers include failure of the engine to start, erratic performance of the engine, poor idling, uneven cutting and mulching issues. Other common problems pertain to overheating of the engine and the inability of the mower to go forward or backward.
Is the Kawasaki engine good for a Cub Cadet?
Kawasaki engine are REALLY durable. Our Cub had one and it had over 3500 hours and running fine when sold. Make sure it is full pressure lube and not splash. Briggs are oil burning POS’s in MY opinion. We had s JD JS175???? with an inkek Pro and it burned oil like no other. The carb was VERY difficult to keep adjusted..
Why does my Kawasaki riding mower not start?
My Kawasaki compact lawn mower winds over, has spark, and fuel, but takes a long time to start with choke on/choke off, accelerator up or down it still takes a long time to start. I wound the battery flat trying to start and finally got it going. What could be a possible cause of this problem?
What causes a lawn mower engine to sputter and die?
Mower starts right up, give it full throttle and engage blades mows less than a minute then starts to sputter and dies. It will start right back up and do the same thing again. Changed fuel filter, checked gas cap vent, spark plug cleaned and gaped.