Ariens 921013 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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Engine stops.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Mechanical jam in blower
rake or impeller.
4. Polluted fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Plugged fuel cap vent.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Turn off engine, remove key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
Check for and remove
obstruction and repair before
restart.
4. Replace with clean fuel.
5. Replace or clean spark plug.
6. Replace fuel cap.
Engine
problems.
1. See Engine Manual. 1. See Engine Manual.
Does not
operate in
Forward /
Reverse.
1. Friction disc not adjusted
properly.
2. Traction belt not
functioning.
3. Speed selector not
adjusted properly.
1. Repair or replace friction disc.
See Friction Disc Replacement
on page 34.
2. Repair or replace traction drive
belt. See Friction Disc
Replacement on page 34.
3. Adjust speed selector. See
Speed Selector Adjustment on
page 28.
Small rubber
beads collect
in frame
1. Friction disc wear. 1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks
or large pieces of rubber mean
friction disc should be checked
and replaced as necessary.
Unit throws
snow poorly or
does not throw
snow.
1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake
not adjusted properly.
3. Auger is frozen in place.
4. Ice or debris is obstructing
auger.
5. Attachment drive belts
slipping, worn or damaged.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear
Bolts on page 26).
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake
(see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 29).
3. Move unit to a warm place to
thaw.
4. With the engine off and auger
disengaged, check for
obstructions and remove.
5. Adjust or replace attachment
drive belts (see Attachment Drive
Belt Replacement on page 32).
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION