Troubleshooting - Ariens Power Brush 36 Operator's Manual

Problem Probable Cause
Engine key in stop position.
Choke is off.
Fuel valve is closed.
Fuel tank is empty.
Ignition switch starter circuit is
not functioning. (Electric start)
Engine will not
Build up of dirt and residue
start.
around governor / carburetor.
Spark plug wire is disconnected. Connect spark plug. Refer to engine
Spark plug is faulty.
Excessive fuel in engine cylinder
(flooded).
Engine is faulty.
Fuel mixture is too rich.
Engine starts
Spark plug is faulty, fouled or
hard or runs
incorrectly gapped.
poorly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fuel valve is closed.
Obstruction in brush.
Engine stops.
Contaminated fuel supply.
Spark plug is faulty.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Friction disc is worn.
Traction drive cable is not
Unit does not
adjusted correctly.
drive forward or
Traction belt is not functioning.
in reverse.
Speed selector is not adjusted
correctly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Correction
Turn engine key to run position. See
Engine Key on page 9.
Move choke control lever to on position.
See Choke Control Lever on page 9.
Open valve. See Fuel Valve on page 9.
Fill tank with fuel. See Before Operating
Unit on page 11.
See your Ariens dealer.
Clean area around governor / carburetor.
See your Ariens dealer.
manual.
Replace spark plug. Refer to engine
manual.
Turn choke control knob to off position
and reattempt starting. See Start The
Engine on page 11.
See your Ariens dealer or authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
Move choke control lever to off position.
See Choke Control Lever on page 9.
Clean and correctly set spark plug gap
(refer to engine manual) or see your
Ariens dealer.
Install new fuel cap.
Fill tank with fuel. See Before Operating
Unit on page 11.
Open valve. See Fuel Valve on page 9.
Stop engine, wait for moving parts to stop
and for hot parts to cool. Remove
obstruction before restarting.
Replace with clean fuel.
Replace or clean spark plug. Refer to
engine manual.
Install new fuel cap.
Replace friction disc. Refer to your unit's
Service Manual.
Remove slack from cable. See Adjust
Traction Drive Clutch on page 22.
Repair or replace traction drive belt. Refer
to your unit's Service Manual.
Adjust speed selector. See Adjust Speed
Selector Lever on page 19.