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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Probable Cause
Correction
Engine will not
start.
Engine switch is in off position.
Push switch to on position. See
Engine key is not in unit.
Insert key. See
Choke is off.
Move choke control lever to on position.
See
Fuel valve is closed.
Open valve. See
Fuel tank is empty.
Fill tank with fuel. See
Ignition switch starter circuit is
not functioning. (
Electric start
models only
.)
See your Ariens dealer.
Build up of dirt and residue
around governor / carburetor.
Clean area around governor / carburetor.
See your Ariens dealer.
Spark plug wire is disconnected. Connect spark plug. Refer to engine
manual.
Spark plug is faulty.
Replace spark plug. Refer to engine
manual.
Engine is flooded.
Move choke control lever to off position.
and start engine. See
Engine is faulty.
See your Ariens dealer or authorized
engine manufacturer’s service center.
Engine starts
hard or runs
poorly.
Fuel mixture is too rich.
Move choke control lever to off position.
See
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.
Engine stops.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fill tank with fuel. See
Fuel valve is closed.
Open valve. See
Obstruction in brush.
Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Check for and
remove obstruction before restarting.
Contaminated fuel supply.
Replace with clean fuel.
Spark plug is faulty.
Replace or clean spark plug. Refer to
engine manual.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Install new fuel cap.
Unit does not
drive forward or
in reverse.
Traction drive cable is not
adjusted correctly.
Traction belt is not functioning.
Repair or replace traction drive belt. Refer
to the service guide for your unit.
Speed selector is not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust speed selector. See
Transmission is bypassed.
Push the bypass rod in to engage the
transmission for normal operation. See