Ariens 915131-1334 Owner's Manual page 27

PROBLEM
Unit does not
move with
engine running
when using
steering levers.
PTO or mower
blades do not
engage or shut
off.
Engine
overheats.
Unit moves with
engine off and
parking brake
engaged.
Unit does not
travel in a
straight line.
Unit creeps with
steering levers
in neutral
position.
Poor cutting
quality.
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PROBABLE
CAUSE
The transmission
bypassleveris
engaged.
Faulty hydrostatic
belt.
Faulty
transmission.
Operator
presence switch
not depressed.
Faulty operator
presence switch.
Clutch actuator is
loose or
disconnected.
Faulty PTO belt.
Faulty PTO
switch, wires,
connectors, or
clutch.
Engine oil level
low.
Cooling system
plugged.
Faulty engine.
The parking brake
needs
adjustment.
Faulty parking
brake.
Incorrect tire
pressure.
Steering levers
need adjustment.
Hydrostatic
transmission
and/or linkage
needs
adjustment.
Hydrostatic
transmission
and/or linkage
needs
adjustment.
Mower deck not
level or mower
pitch is incorrect.
Dull or faulty
mower blades.
CORRECTION
1. Disengage transmission bypass lever (see
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15).
2. Replace hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING
HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 25).
3. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Depress operator presence switch by sitting
on seat.
2. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
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5.
Connect wiring to PTO actuator.
Properly connect PTO actuator cable to the
deck cable anchor or to deck idler arm.
Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO
BELT on page 24).
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Add engine oil. Refer to Engine Manual for
detailed instructions.
2. Clean cooling system. Refer to Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
3. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
2. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
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Check tire pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS
on page 29).
Adjust steering levers (see Forward Speed
Adjustment on page 24)
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
2.
Level and adjust pitch of mower deck (see
LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF
MOWER DECK on page 20).
Sharpen mower blades (see SHARPENING
MOWER BLADE on page 21 ) or replace
mower blades (see REPLACING MOWER
BLADE on page 21 ).
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