Ariens Razor 911173, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable Cause Correction
Engine will not
start.
Fuel tank empty or low. Check fuel level. Fill tank if necessary.
Spark plug wire loose or off. Check connection.
Operator presence control
(OPC) lever disconnected,
broken or out of adjustment. Check cable. Adjust, repair or replace as
necessary.
Engine is
difficult to
restart. Mower clogged with grass
clippings. Clear debris from under mower. See Wash
Deck on page 18.
Cutting quality
is poor.
Blade is worn / dull. Check blade and sharpen if necessary. See
Check Mower Blade on page 19.
Cutting height is too low. Raise cutting height. See Adjust Cutting Height
on page 14.
Grass is wet. Wait for grass to dry.
Mowing speed is too fast. Mow slower.
Grass does not
disperse
evenly.
Cutting height is too low. Raise cutting height. See Adjust Cutting Height
on page 14.
Grass is wet. Wait for grass to dry.
Mowing speed is too fast. Mow slower.
Mower does
not bag
clippings.
Grass bag is overfilled. Empty grass bag.
Mulch plug is installed. Remove mulch plug. See Bag Grass Clippings
on page 12.
Wheel drive
does not
engage.
(Models
911175, 911179)
Wheel drive control lever
not engaged. Engage wheel drive control lever.
Drive belt out of position. Check drive belt and adjust if necessary. See
Adjust Wheel Drive Control Lever on page 21.
Drive belt worn or
damaged. Replace belt. Refer to the service guide for
your unit
Wheel drive control cable
disconnected, broken or out
of adjustment. Check cable and adjust or replace as
necessary. See
Adjust Wheel Drive Control
Lever on page 21.
Wheel bearings damaged. See your Ariens dealer.
Debris caught in gears. See your Ariens dealer.
Drive belt slips or speed is
too slow. See Adjust Wheel Drive Control Lever on
page 21 or replace drive belt. Refer to the
service guide for your unit.