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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine will not crank/
start
1. Safety interlock system is not
engaged or is faulty.
2. Fuel tanks empty.
3. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
4. Discharged battery.
5. Poor connection between
battery and battery cables.
6. Spark plug wire(s) loose or spark
plug(s) faulty.
7. Faulty electrical system.
8. Faulty engine.
1. Check safety interlock system (see
Safety Interlock System).
2. Fill fuel tanks (see fIlling Fuel Tanks)
3. Open fuel shut-off valve.
4. Charge battery (see Charging the
Battery).
5. Tighten battery cables and/or clean
battery and battery cables (see
Cleaning Battery and Battery
Cables).
6. Connect spark plug wire(s) or
replace spark plug(s). Refer to
Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
7. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
8. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Engine runs rough
1. Choke engaged.
2. Air filter cartridge plugged.
3. Faulty engine.
1. Disengage choke.
2. Clean or replace air filter cartridge.
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
3. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Unit does not move
with engine running
when using steering
levers
1. The transmission bypass lever is
engaged.
2. Faulty hydrostatic belt.
3. Faulty transmission.
1. Disengage transmission bypass
lever (see Moving Unit Manually).
2. Replace hydrostatic belt (see
Replacing Hydrostatic Belt).
3. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
PTO or mower blades
do not engage or shuts
off.
1. Operator presence switch not
depressed.
2. Faulty operator presence switch.
3. Electric clutch connector is loose
or disconnected.
4. Faulty PTO belt.
5. Faulty PTO switch, wires,
connectors, or clutch.
1. Depress operator presence switch by
sitting on seat.
2. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
3. Connect the electric clutch
connector. See Replacing
Hydrostatic Belt for the electric clutch
connector location.
4. Replace PTO belt (see Replacing
PTO Belt).
5. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Engine overheats
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Cooling system plugged.
3. Faulty engine.
1. Add engine oil. Refer to Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
2. Clean cooling system. Refer to
Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
3. Contact your Ariens Dealer.