Ariens Power Brush 36 Operator's Manual page 26

Problem Probable Cause
Attachment clutch not adjusted
properly.
Debris is caught in brush.
Unit sweeps
Attachment drive belt is slipping,
poorly.
worn or damaged.
Attachment drive belt is loose or
damaged.
Belt squeals Attachment clutch needs
continuously. adjustment.
Friction disc wear.
Small rubber
beads collect in
frame.
Worn U-joint.
U-joint is noisy.
Debris in casters.
Caster wheels
do not pivot as
Excessive friction in casters.
designed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Correction
Adjust attachment clutch. See Adjust
Attachment Clutch on page 20.
Stop engine, wait for moving parts to stop
and for hot parts to cool. Remove
obstruction before restarting.
Adjust or replace attachment drive belt.
Refer to your unit's Service Manual.
Replace belt or adjust attachment control
cable. See Adjust Attachment Clutch on
page 20. Refer to your unit's Service
Manual.
See Adjust Attachment Clutch on
page 20.
This is normal friction disc wear and no
correction is needed unless there are
chunks or large pieces of rubber collecting
in frame. If repair is needed, refer to the
Service Manual for your unit.
Replace worn parts. Refer to your unit's
Service Manual.
Clean debris from casters.
Lubricate casters. See Lubricate Unit on
page 18.