Troubleshooting - Ariens Razor 911373 Operator's Manual

Problem Probable Cause
Fuel tank empty or low.
Spark plug wire loose or off. Check connection.
Engine will not
Operator presence control
start.
(OPC) lever disconnected,
broken or out of adjustment.
Mower clogged with grass
Engine is
clippings.
difficult to
restart.
Blade is worn / dull.
Cutting height is too low.
Cutting quality
is poor.
Grass is wet.
Mowing speed is too fast.
Cutting height is too low.
Grass does not
disperse
Grass is wet.
evenly.
Mowing speed is too fast.
Grass bag is overfilled.
Mower does
not bag Mulch plug is installed.
clippings.
Wheel drive control lever
not engaged.
Drive belt out of position.
Drive belt worn or
Wheel drive
damaged.
does not
Wheel drive control cable
engage.
disconnected, broken or out
(Models
of adjustment.
911375,
911379)
Wheel bearings damaged.
Debris caught in gears.
Drive belt slips or speed is
too slow.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Correction
Check fuel level. Fill tank if necessary.
Check cable. Adjust, repair or replace as
necessary.
Clear debris from under mower. See Wash
Deck on page 18.
Check blade and sharpen if necessary. See
Check Mower Blade on page 18.
Raise cutting height. See Adjust Cutting Height
on page 14.
Wait for grass to dry.
Mow slower.
Raise cutting height. See Adjust Cutting Height
on page 14.
Wait for grass to dry.
Mow slower.
Empty grass bag.
Remove mulch plug. See Bag Grass Clippings
on page 12.
Engage wheel drive control lever.
Check drive belt and adjust if necessary. See
Adjust Wheel Drive Control Lever on page 21.
Replace belt. Refer to the service guide for
your unit
Check cable and adjust or replace as
necessary. See Adjust Wheel Drive Control
Lever on page 21.
See your Ariens dealer.
See your Ariens dealer.
See Adjust Wheel Drive Control Lever on
page 21 or replace drive belt. Refer to the
service guide for your unit.
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