Troubleshooting - Ariens Gravely 985114 Owner's/Operator's Manual

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
Starter will not 1. Fwd-Rev lever in "FORWARD"
operate when
ignition key is
2. PTO engaged.
turned to "S"
3. Loose battery cable(s).
position.
4. Blown fuse.
5. Discharged battery.
6. Defective solenoid switch.
7. Defective starter.
Solenoid 1. Discharged battery.
switch clicks
2. Loose battery cable.
but starter will
3. Defective starter.
not operate
when ignition
is turned to
"S" position.
Engine starter 1. Fuel tank empty.
operates but
2. Fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank
engine will not
start when
3. Relay defective.
ignition switch
4. Engine failure.
is turned to
"S" position.
Engine starts 1. Engine choke in "ON" position.
but runs
2. Restricted air cleaner element.
roughly.
3. Restricted fuel cap vent.
4. Engine carburetor malfunction.
5. Engine electrical system trouble.
Engine stops 1. Operator presence handle not
when PTO or
Fwd-Rev is
2. Operator presence handle out of
engaged.
3. Faulty switch.
The tractor will 1. Gear shift lever in "NEUTRAL"
not move
when the
2. Range shift handle in "NEUTRAL"
direction
control lever is
3. Fwd-Rev clutch needs adjustment.
moved to
4. Internal transmission damage.
"FORWARD"
or
"REVERSE."

TROUBLESHOOTING

position.
turned off.
pressed.
adjustment.
position.
position.
CORRECTION
1. Place Fwd-Rev lever in neutral position.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Clean and tighten battery connections.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Charge battery.
6. Replace. Call your dealer.
7. Replace starter. Call your dealer.
1. Charge the battery. See Maintenance.
2. Clean and tighten battery connections.
3. Replace starter. Call your dealer.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
2. Turn fuel shut-off valve on.
3. Replace relay. Call your dealer.
4. See Engine Manual.
1. Move engine choke to "OFF".
2. Clean air cleaner. See engine manual.
3. Clear obstruction from fuel cap vent.
4. See Engine Manual.
5. See Engine Manual.
1. Press and hold at least one operator
presence control.
2. Call your dealer.
3. Replace switch. Call your dealer.
1. Place gear shift lever in Hi or Low position.
2. Place range shift lever in Hi or Low position.
3. Adjust Fwd-Rev clutch. See Adjustments or
call your dealer.
4. Call your dealer.
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