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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Probable Cause
Correction
Engine will not
start.
Engine switch in OFF
position.
Move switch to ON position (see
Fuel shut-off valve in
OFF position.
Move valve to ON position (see
Fuel tank empty.
Fill fuel tank with fuel (see
Cord not plugged in
(electric start models
only).
Plug power cord in or replace worn cord. Reset
circuit breaker.
Engine not primed.
Press the primer bulb twice and start engine.
Spark plug
disconnected.
Connect spark plug.
Choke open / cold
engine.
Turn choke (see
to CLOSED position, then press primer button
and start engine.
Engine flooded.
Turn choke to ON position and crank the engine
repeatedly until it starts.
Faulty spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Faulty engine.
See your Ariens Dealer.
Engine starts
hard or runs
poorly.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Turn choke to OPEN position. See
Faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped
spark plug.
Clean and properly set spark plug gap or see your
Ariens Dealer.
Fuel cap vent is
blocked.
Clear vent.
Excessive
vibration.
Loose parts or damaged
auger paddles.
Stop engine immediately. Replace auger paddles.
See
on page 14 or see
your Ariens Dealer.
Excessive snow
left behind.
Scraper blade is worn.
Replace when damaged or when scraper blade
has been adjusted down as far as possible and
does not touch ground or clear properly. See
on page 15 or see your
Ariens Dealer.
Snow does not
discharge.
Auger drive belt is loose
or damaged.
Replace belt or adjust auger control cable. See
on page 15. See your Ariens Dealer.
Discharge chute is
clogged with snow.
Stop engine immediately. Clean discharge chute
and auger housing. DO NOT use your hands.
Auger paddles are worn
or damaged.
Replace auger paddles. See
on page 14 or see your Ariens Dealer.
Remote
discharge chute
handle has
excessive play.
Remote chute rotation
cables are loose.
Adjust remote chute rotation cables. See
on page 16 or see
your Ariens Dealer.
