Troubleshooting - Ariens 915175 Operator's Manual

Problem Probable Cause
Safety Interlock System is not
engaged or is faulty.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fuel supply is contaminated.
Battery is discharged.
Engine does
not start.
Connection between battery and
battery cables is poor.
Spark plug wire(s) are loose or
spark plug(s) are faulty.
Electrical system is faulty.
Engine is faulty.
Choke control knob is in on
position.
Engine runs
Air filter cartridge is plugged.
rough.
Engine is faulty.
Engine oil level is low.
Engine
Cooling fins are plugged.
overheats.
Engine is faulty.
The transaxles are bypassed.
Unit does not
drive. Ground drive belt is faulty.
Transaxles are faulty.
Operator presence switch is not
engaged.
Operator presence switch is
faulty.
PTO
malfunctions.
Deck drive belt is faulty.
PTO switch, wiring, connectors
or clutch are faulty.
Unit moves Parking brake needs adjustment. Adjust parking brake lever. See Adjust
with engine off
and parking
Parking brake is faulty.
brake engaged.
Tire pressure is incorrect.
Unit does not
Steering levers need adjustment. See Adjust Steering Levers on page 26.
track straight.
Transaxles and/or linkages need
adjustment.
Unit creeps Transmission and/or linkage
when steering need adjustment.
levers are in
neutral
position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Correction
Check Safety Interlock System. See
Check Safety Interlock System on
page 18.
Fill fuel tank. See Before Operating Unit
on page 13.
Replace with clean fuel.
Charge battery. See Charge Battery on
page 23.
Tighten and/or clean battery and battery
cables. See Clean Battery on page 23.
Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace
spark plug(s). Refer to engine manual.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Move knob to off position.
Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Refer
to engine manual.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Add engine oil. Refer to engine manual.
Clean engine. Refer to engine manual.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Engage levers. See Move Unit Manually
on page 15.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Activate switch by sitting on operator seat.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Replace deck drive belt. See Remove
Deck Drive Belt on page 23.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Parking Brake Lever on page 28.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Check tire pressure. See Specifications
on page 34.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Contact your Ariens dealer.