Troubleshooting - Ariens Platinum Series Operator's Manual

Problem Probable Cause
Engine key in stop position.
Choke is off.
Fuel valve is closed.
Fuel tank is empty.
Engine is not primed.
Ignition switch starter circuit is
not functioning.
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.
Contaminated fuel supply.
Spark plug is faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped.
Engine starts
Fuel mixture is too rich.
hard or runs
poorly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Contaminated fuel supply.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fuel valve is closed.
Obstruction in auger or impeller. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
Engine stops.
Contaminated fuel supply.
Engine is faulty.
Spark plug is faulty.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Unit runs A build up of fumes in the fuel
briefly then tank is creating too much
stops. pressure in the fuel tank.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Correction
Turn engine key to run position. See
Engine Key on page 9.
Turn choke control knob to on position.
See Choke Control Knob on page 9.
Open valve. See Fuel Valve on page 9.
Fill tank with fuel. See Before Operating
Unit on page 11.
If engine is cold, press primer bulb three
times and start engine. Do not prime a
warm engine. See Primer Bulb on page 9.
See your dealer for repair.
Clean area around governor / carburetor.
Refer to the Service Manual for your unit.
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.
Replace with clean fuel.
Clean and correctly set spark plug gap
(refer to engine manual) or see your
Ariens dealer.
Turn choke control knob to off position.
See Start The Engine on page 11.
Install new fuel cap.
Replace with clean fuel.
Fill tank with fuel. See Before Operating
Unit on page 11.
Open valve. See Fuel Valve on page 9.
moving parts to stop. Check for and
remove obstruction before restarting.
Replace with clean fuel.
See your Ariens dealer or authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
Replace or clean spark plug. Refer to
engine manual.
Install new fuel cap.
Slowly loosen the fuel tank cap.