GB - 18
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine will
not
crank/start
1.Key not in RUN position.
2.Fuel tank empty.
3.Clogged fuel filter.
4.Faulty electric starter or wire
connections.
1.Turn key to RUN position.
2.Fill fuel tank.
3.Replace fuel filter. See Engine
Manual.
4.Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Engine
stops
1.Out of fuel.
2.Improperly mixed or contaminated
fuel.
3.Faulty spark plug.
4.Clogged fuel filter.
1.Fill fuel tank (see Filling Fuel Tank
on page 11).
2.Drain fuel tank and refill with new
fuel/oil mixture (see Filling Fuel
Tank on page 11).
3.Replace spark plug. See Engine
Manual.
4.Replace fuel filter. See Engine
Manual.
Discharge
chute will
not turn
1.Discharge chute gears are frozen. 1.Move unit to a warm area to thaw.
Auger will
not turn or
throw snow
1.Auger is frozen.
2.Ice or debris is obstructing auger.
3.Auger control cable out of
adjustment.
4.Drive belt slipping.
1.Move unit to a warm area to thaw.
2.With engine off, and auger
disengaged, remove obstructions.
3.Adjust drive belt (see Drive Belt
Adjustment on page 15).
4.Adjust drive belt. See (see Drive
Belt Adjustment on page 15).
ACCESSORIES
See your authorized Ariens dealer to add
the additional accessories available to your
Sno-Thro.
73800300 Discharge Chute Crank Kit
(938019)
73800100 Electric Starter Kit (938019)
SERVICE PARTS
Order the following parts through your
Dealer:
Part no. Qty Description
07236300 1 Drive Belt
03813800 1 Scraper Blade
02910800 1 Fuel Filter