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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
2.
Fuel tank is empty.
2.
Fill fuel tank. See
3.
Discharged battery.
3.
Charge battery. See
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
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
2.
Faulty hydrostatic belt.
2.
Replace hydrostatic belt. See
3.
Faulty transmission.
3.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
PTO or mower
blades do not
engage or shut
off.
1.
Operator presence
switch not depressed.
1.
Depress operator presence switch by
sitting on seat.
2.
Faulty operator
presence switch.
2.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
3.
Faulty PTO belt.
3.
Replace PTO belt. See
4.
Faulty PTO switch,
wires, connectors, or
clutch.
4.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Engine
overheats.
1.
Engine oil level low.
1.
Add engine oil. Refer to Engine Manual
for detailed instructions.
2.
Cooling system
plugged.
2.
Clean cooling system. Refer to Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
3.
Faulty engine.
3.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Unit moves with
engine off and
parking brake
engaged.
1.
The parking brake
needs adjustment.
1.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
2.
Faulty parking brake.
2.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
