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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not
crank/start.
1. Safety interlock
system is not
engaged or is
faulty.
1. Check safety interlock system (see Safety
Interlock System on page 12).
2. Fuel tank is
empty.
2. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on
page 13).
3. Discharged
battery.
3. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery
on page 21).
4. Poor connection
between battery
and battery
cables.
4. Tighten battery cables and/or clean battery
and battery cables (see Cleaning Battery
and Battery Cables on page 21).
5. Spark plug wire(s)
loose or spark
plug(s) faulty.
5. Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark
plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
6. Faulty electrical
system.
6. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
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
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15).
2. Faulty hydrostatic
belt.
2. Replace hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING
HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 24).
3. Faulty
transmission.
3. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
PTO or mower
blades do not
engage or shut
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. Faulty PTO belt. 3. Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO
BELT on page 23).
4. Faulty PTO
switch, wires,
connectors, or
clutch.
4. 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.