Troubleshooting - Ariens 915013-1742 EZR Owner's/Operator's Manual

PROBLEM CAUSE
Engine will 1. Steering-Control Levers not locked in
not start or
loses power
2. Attachment clutch is engaged.
3. Out of fuel.
4. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.
5. Engine flooded.
6. Bad spark plug.
7. Dirty air filter.
8. Dirty fuel filter.
9. Water in fuel.
10. Loose or damaged wiring.
11. Carburetor out of adjustment.
12. Weak or dead battery.
13. Blown fuse.
14. Corroded battery terminals.
15. Faulty ignition switch.
16. Faulty solenoid or starter.
17. Faulty operator presence switch.
18. Cutting too much grass /too fast.
19. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash
20. Low oil/dirty oil.
21. Spark plug wire loose.
22. Dirty engine air screen/fins.
23. Dirty/clogged muffler.
24. Engine valves out of adjustment.
Engine hard 1. Dirty air filter.
to start
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4. Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine clicks 1. Weak or dead battery.
but will not
2. Corroded battery terminals.
start
3. Loose or damaged wiring.
4. Faulty solenoid or starter.
Unit does not 1. Improper air pressure in tires.
track straight
2. Eccentrics out of alignment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

neutral.
under mower.
CORRECTION
1. Move both levers fully outward.
2. Disengage attachment clutch.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. See "Engine Starting And Shut-Off" in
Operation section.
5. Wait several minutes before attempting
to start.
6. Replace spark plug.
7. Clean/replace air filter.
8. Replace fuel filter.
9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill
tank with fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter.
10. Check all wiring.
11. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
12. Recharge or replace battery.
13. Replace fuse.
14. Clean battery terminals.
15. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
16. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
17. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
18. Set in "HIGHER CUT" position.
19. Clean underside of mower.
20. Check oil level/change oil.
21. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
22. Clean engine air screen/fins.
23. Clean/replace muffler.
24. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Clean/replace air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace battery.
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh
gasoline.
6. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Recharge or replace battery.
2. Clean battery terminals.
3. Check all wiring.
4. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
1. Check and adjust tire pressure. DO
NOT exceed maximum recommended
tire pressure. (See Specifications.)
2. See "Adjusting the Unit to Track
Straight" in Adjustments Section.
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