Troubleshooting - Ariens Zoom XL 48 Owner's/Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not
crank/start.
Engine runs
rough.
Unit does not
move with
engine running
when using
steering levers.
PTO or mower
blades do not
engage or shuts
off.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Safety interlock
system is not
engaged or is
faulty.
2. Fuel tanks empty.
3. Discharged
battery.
4. Poor connection
between battery
and battery cables.
5. Spark plug wire(s)
loose or spark
plug(s) faulty.
6. Faulty electrical
system.
7. Faulty engine.
1. Choke engaged.
2. Air filter cartridge
plugged.
3. Faulty engine.
1. The transmission
bypass lever is
engaged.
2. Faulty hydrostatic
belt.
3. Faulty
transmission.
1. Operator presence
switch not
depressed.
2. Faulty operator
presence switch.
3. Electric clutch
connector is loose
or disconnected.
4. Faulty PTO belt.
5. Faulty PTO switch,
wires, connectors,
or clutch.
1. Check safety interlock system (see
Safety Interlock System on
page 14).
2. Fill fuel tanks (see FILLING FUEL
TANK on page 16).
3. Charge battery (see Charging the
Battery on page 24).
4. Tighten battery cables and/or clean
battery and battery cables (see
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
on page 23).
5. Connect spark plug wire(s) or
replace spark plug(s). Refer to
Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
6. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
7. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Disengage choke.
2. Clean or replace air filter cartridge.
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
3. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Disengage transmission bypass
lever (see on page 18).
2. Replace hydrostatic belt (see
REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT
on page 26).
3. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Depress operator presence switch
by sitting on seat.
2. Contact your AriensDealer.
3. Connect the electric clutch
connector. See REPLACING
HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 26
for the electric clutch connector
location.
4. Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING
PTO BELT on page 25).
5. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
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CORRECTION