Troubleshooting - Ariens 921017 - Deluxe 24 Platinum Owner's/Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not
crank/start.
Engine stops.
Engine
problems.
Does not
operate in
Forward /
Reverse.
Small rubber
beads collect
in frame
Unit throws
snow poorly or
does not throw
snow.
Unit runs
briefly then
stops.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Build up of dirt and residue
around
governor/carburetor.
4. Key Switch not in run
position.
5. Electric starter not
functioning.
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. See Engine Manual.
1. Friction disc worn out.
2. Traction belt not
functioning.
3. Speed selector not
adjusted properly.
1. Friction disc wear.
1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake
not adjusted properly.
3. Impeller is frozen in place.
4. Ice or debris is obstructing
auger.
5. Attachment drive belts
slipping, worn or damaged.
1. A build up of fumes in the
fuel tank is creating too
much pressure in the fuel
tank.
CORRECTION
1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL
TANK on page 20).
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Clean area around
governor/carburetor.
4. Put Key Switch into run position.
5. Check for a bad starter or
connections.
1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL
TANK on page 20).
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.
1. See Engine Manual.
1. Repair or replace friction disc.
See Friction Disc Replacement
on page 33.
2. Repair or replace traction drive
belt. See Traction Drive Belt
Replacement on page 32.
3. Adjust speed selector. See
Speed Selector Adjustment on
page 28.
1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks
or large pieces of rubber mean
friction disc should be checked
and replaced as necessary.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear
Bolts on page 27).
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake
(see 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. To adjust belts see on page 29.
To replace belts see Attachment
Drive Belt Replacement on
page 31.
1. Carefully loosen the cap to the
fuel tank.
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