Troubleshooting - Ariens Razor 911173 Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not
start.
Engine is
difficult to
restart.
Poor cut quality.
Grass does not
disperse evenly.
Mower does not
bag clippings.
Wheel drive
does not engage
(Models 911175,
177, 179, 188,
189, 190).

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank empty or low.
2. Spark plug wire loose or off.
3. Operator presence control
cable (operator presence
control / blade brake clutch
cable on Models 911177, 189)
detached, broken, or not
adjusted properly.
1. Mower clogged with grass.
1. Worn blade.
2. Too much grass is being
removed per cutting.
3. Grass is too wet.
4. Mowing speed is too fast.
1. Too much grass is being
removed per cutting.
2. Grass is too wet.
3. Mowing speed is too fast.
1. Grass bag is overfilled.
2. Mulching plug is installed.
1. Wheel drive control not
engaged.
2. Drive belt out of position.
3. Drive belt worn or damaged.
4. Wheel drive control cable
detached or broken.
5. Bearings damaged.
6. Debris in gear set.
7. Drive belt slips or speed is too
slow.
CORRECTION
1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if
2. Check connection.
3. Check cable. Adjust, repair
1. Clear clippings from under
1. Check blade (see Check
2. Raise cutting height.
3. Allow grass to dry.
4. Mow slower.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Allow grass to dry.
3. Mow slower.
1. Empty grass bag and do not
2. Remove mulching plug.
1. Engage wheel drive control.
2. Check drive belt. Adjust as
3. Replace belt (see Check
4. Check wheel drive control
5. Contact your Dealer.
6. Contact your Dealer.
7. See Adjust Wheel Drive
EN - 30
necessary.
or replace as necessary.
mower. (Allow the mower to
clear clippings before
shutting off engine.)
Mower Blade on page 21).
allow it to overfill.
necessary (see Check Drive
Belt on page 22).
Drive Belt on page 22).
cable. Adjust or replace as
needed. See Check Wheel
Drive Control on page 20.
Control on page 29.