Troubleshooting - Ariens 911396 Owner's/Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not
start
Engine is
difficult to
restart
Cut is poor
Grass does
not disperse
evenly
Mower does
not bag
clippings

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank empty or low.
2. Fuel shutoff valve closed.
3. Spark plug wire loose or off.
4. Throttle control not in proper
position.
5. Engine/Blade control cable
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.
CORRECTION
1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if
2. Open fuel shutoff valve.
3. Check connection.
4. Adjust throttle to FAST
5. 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.
GB - 25
necessary.
position.
or replace as necessary.
mower. (Allow the mower to
clear clippings before
shutting off engine.)
MOWER BLADE on
page 17).
allow it to overfill.