GB - 25
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.
PTO or
mower
blades do
not engage
or shuts 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.
Electric clutch
connector is loose
or disconnected.
3.
Connect the electric clutch connector.
See REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT
on page 22 for the electric clutch
connector location.
4.
Faulty PTO belt.
4.
Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO
BELT on page 21).
5.
Faulty PTO switch,
wires, connectors,
or clutch.
5.
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.
Hour meter
continues
when
engine not
running.
1.
Ignition key is in
the run position
with engine turned
off.
1.
Turn ignition key to the off position.
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
