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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable Cause Correction
Engine will not
start.
Engine switch in stop
position. Push engine switch to run position. See Engine
Switch on page 9.
Fuel valve is closed. Turn fuel valve to on position. See Fuel Valve on
page 9.
Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank with fuel. See Before Operation on
page 10.
Engine not primed. Press the primer bulb twice. See Primer Bulb on
page 9.
Spark plug wire is
disconnected. Connect spark plug. Refer to engine manual.
Choke is off. Turn choke control knob to on position. See
Choke Control Knob on page 9.
Excessive fuel in engine
cylinder (flooded). Turn choke control knob to off position and
reattempt starting. See
Start The Engine on
page 11.
Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug.
Engine is faulty. See your Ariens Dealer.
Engine starts
hard or runs
poorly.
Fuel mixture too rich. Turn choke control knob to off position. See
Choke Control Knob on page 9.
Spark plug is faulty,
fouled or incorrectly
gapped. Clean and correctly set spark plug gap (refer to
engine manual) or see your Ariens Dealer.
Fuel cap vent is
blocked. Install new fuel cap.
Excessive
vibration.
Loose parts or damaged
auger paddles. Check for loose or missing hardware or replace
auger paddles. See
Replace Auger Paddles on
page 14.
Excessive
snow left
behind. Scraper blade is worn. Replace scraper blade. See Replace Scraper
Blade on page 17.
Snow does not
discharge.
Auger drive belt is loose
or damaged. Replace belt or adjust auger control cable. See
Replace Drive Belt on page 16 and Adjust Auger
Cable on Page 15 .
Discharge chute is
clogged with snow. Stop engine and close fuel valve. Clean discharge
chute and auger housing with a tool. DO NOT use
your hands to clean discharge chute.
Auger paddles are worn
or damaged. Replace auger paddles. See Replace Auger
Paddles on page 14.