Troubleshooting - Ariens A173K22 (96136100 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed
to a qualified service center.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Does not start 1. Dirtyair filter,
2. Out of fuel.
3. Stale fuel,
4. Water in fuel.
5. Spark plug wire is
disconnected.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Loose blade or broken
blade adapter,
8. Control bar in released
position.
9. Control bar defective.
10. Fuel valve lever (if so
equipped) in OFF position.
11. Weak battery (if equipped).
12. Disconnected battery
connector (if equipped).
13. Blown fuse (if equipped).
Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower
housing or cutting blade
dragging in heavy grass.
2. Cutting too much grass.
3. Dirty air filter.
4. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
5. Too much oil in engine.
6. Walking speed too fast.
'CORRECTION "'
1. Clean!replace air filter,
2. Fill fuel tank.
3, Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
4. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline,
5. Connect wire to plug.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Tighten blade bolt or
replace blade adapter.
8. Depress control bar to
handle.
9. Replace control bar.
10. Turn fuel valve lever
to the ON position.
11. Charge battery.
12. Connect battery to engine.
13. Replace fuse.
1, Raise cutting height.
2. Raise cutting height.
3. Clean/replace air filter,
4. Clean underside of mower
housing,
5. Check oil level.
6, Cut at slower walking speed,
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