Troubleshooting - Ariens Power Brush 28 Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not
crank/start.
Engine stops.
Engine problems.
Does not operate
in Forward/
Reverse.
Small rubber
beads collect in
frame
U-joint is noisy
Caster wheels do
not pivot as
expected

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve
closed.
3. Engine shut off switch
turned off.
4. Engine ignition
problems.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Mechanical jam in
brush.
3. Polluted fuel supply.
4. Faulty spark plug.
1. See Engine Manual.
1. Friction disc not
adjusted properly.
2. Traction belt not
functioning.
1. Friction disc wear.
1. Friction.
2. Wear.
1. Debris in casters.
2. Friction.
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CORRECTION
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Turn on engine shut off switch.
4. See Engine Manual.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Turn off engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Check for
and remove obstruction and repair
before restart.
3. Replace with clean fuel.
4. Replace or clean spark plug.
1. See Engine Manual.
1. Repair or replace friction disc. See
Service and Adjustments on
page 18.
2. Repair or replace traction drive
belt. See Service and
Adjustments on page 18.
1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks
or large pieces of rubber mean
friction disc should be checked
and replaced as necessary.
1. Lubricate u-joint.
2. Replace worn parts.
1. Clean debris from casters.
2. Lubricate casters.