Troubleshooting - Ariens Sno-Thro 932105 - 8526 , 932506 - 8526 Owner's/Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will
not
crank/start.
Engine stops.
Engine
problems.
Does not
operate in
Forward /
Reverse.
Small rubber
beads collect
in frame
Unit throws
snow poorly
or does not
throw snow.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Build up of dirt and residue
around
governor/carburetor.
4. Key Switch not in run
position.
5. Ignition switch starter circuit
not functioning.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Mechanical jam in blower
rake or impeller.
4. Polluted fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
1. See Engine Manual.
1. Friction disc not adjusted
properly.
2. Traction belt not
functioning.
3. Speed selector not
adjusted properly.
1. Friction disc wear.
1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake
not adjusted properly.
3. Attachment drive belt worn
or damaged.
CORRECTION
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Clean area around
governor/carburetor.
4. Put Key Switch into run position.
5. Check for a bad starter or
connections.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Turn off engine, remove key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
Check for and remove
obstruction and repair before
restart.
4. Replace with clean fuel.
5. Replace or clean spark plug.
1. Repair or replace friction disc.
See Service and Adjustments.
2. Repair or replace traction drive
belt. See Service and
Adjustments.
3. Adjust speed selector. See
Service and Adjustments.
1. Normal friction disc wear.
Chunks or large pieces of rubber
mean friction disc should be
checked and replaced as
necessary.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear
Bolts on page 21).
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake
(see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 23).
3. Replace attachment drive belt
(see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 23).
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