Ariens 915165 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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 17).
2. Faulty hydrostatic
belt.
2. Replace hydrostatic belt (see
REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT
on page 25).
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 AriensDealer.
3. Electric clutch
connector is loose
or disconnected.
3. Connect the electric clutch
connector. See REPLACING
HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 25
for the electric clutch connector
location.
4. Faulty PTO belt. 4. Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING
PTO BELT on page 24).
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