GB - 17
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine
Won’t Start
1. Engine start switch
turned off.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Blade engaged.
1. Turn switch on. See
2. Fill engine with appropriate fuel. See
engine owner’s manual for fuel type and
capacity.
3. The cutting depth adjuster is out of the
neutral position. See
Blade Won’t
Rotate
1. Loose or damaged
belt.
2. Seized bearings.
3. Sliding shaft
seized.
1. Replace belt.
2. Replace blade bearings.
3. Lubricate the sliding pivot shaft.
Wheels
Squeak
1. Bushings dry.
1. Lubricate the wheel bushings with a light
oil.
Front Wheel
Does Not
Slide
1. Front wheel
bushings dry.
1. Lubricate the wheel bushings with a light
oil.
SERVICE PARTS
See your authorized Ariens dealer for
Genuine OEM service parts.
Part No.
Qty
Description
03789800
1
Blade
07200507
1
Belt
20020001
1
Spark Plug (986101)
20020002
1
Air Filter (986101)
00592900
1
Gas Stabilizer (4 oz.)
07100827
1
Front/Rear Wheel
