GB - 24
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will
not
crank/start.
1.
Safety interlock
system is not
engaged or is
faulty.
1.
Check safety interlock system (see
Safety Interlock System on page 11).
2.
Fuel tanks empty.
2.
Fill fuel tanks (see FILLING FUEL TANKS
on page 13).
3.
Discharged
battery.
3.
Charge battery (see Charging the Battery
on page 21).
4.
Poor connection
between battery
and battery cables.
4.
Tighten battery cables and/or clean
battery and battery cables (see Cleaning
Battery and Battery Cables on page 20).
5.
Spark plug wire(s)
loose or spark
plug(s) faulty.
5.
Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace
spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for
detailed instructions.
6.
Faulty electrical
system.
6.
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
7.
Faulty engine.
7.
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Engine
runs
rough.
1.
Choke engaged.
1.
Disengage choke.
2.
Air filter cartridge
plugged.
2.
Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Refer
to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
3.
Faulty engine.
3.
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Unit does
not move
with engine
running
when using
steering
levers.
1.
The transmission
bypass lever is
engaged.
1.
Disengage transmission bypass lever
(see on page 15).
2.
Faulty hydrostatic
belt.
2.
Replace hydrostatic belt (see
REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on
page 22).
3.
Faulty
transmission.
3.
Contact your Ariens Dealer.