Troubleshooting - Ariens 938030-SS21 Operator's Manual

Problem Probable Cause
Engine switch in OFF
position.
Fuel valve is closed.
Fuel tank empty.
Cord not plugged in
(electric start models
only).
Engine not primed.
Engine will not
start.
Spark plug
disconnected.
Choke open / cold
engine.
Excessive fuel in engine
cylinder (flooded).
Faulty spark plug.
Faulty engine.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Engine starts Faulty, fouled or
hard or runs incorrectly gapped
poorly. spark plug.
Fuel cap vent is
blocked.
Excessive Loose parts or damaged
vibration. auger paddles.
Excessive Scraper blade is worn.
snow left
behind.
Auger drive belt is loose
or damaged.
Snow does not
Discharge chute is
discharge.
clogged with snow.
Auger paddles are worn
or damaged.
Remote Remote chute rotation
discharge cables are loose.
chute handle
has excessive
play.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Correction
Move switch to ON position. See Engine Switch
on page 9.
Open fuel valve. See Fuel Valve on page 9.
Fill fuel tank with fuel. See Before Operating on
page 10.
Plug power cord in or replace worn cord. Reset
circuit breaker.
Press the primer bulb twice and start engine.
Connect spark plug.
Turn choke to CLOSED position, then press
primer button and start engine. See Choke
Control Knob on page 9.
Turn choke control knob to off position and
reattempt starting. See Start Engine on page 10.
Replace spark plug.
See your Ariens Dealer.
Turn choke to OPEN position. See Choke Control
Knob on page 9.
Clean and properly set spark plug gap or see your
Ariens Dealer.
Install new fuel cap.
Stop engine immediately. Replace auger paddles.
See Maintenance Schedule on page 12 or see
your Ariens Dealer.
Replace when damaged or when scraper blade
has been adjusted down as far as possible and
does not touch ground or clear properly. See
Replace Scraper Blade on page 15 or see your
Ariens Dealer.
Replace belt or adjust auger control cable. See
Replace Belt on page 15 and Adjust Auger Cable
on Page 14. See your Ariens Dealer.
Stop engine immediately. Clean discharge chute
and auger housing. DO NOT use your hands.
Replace auger paddles. See Maintenance
Schedule on page 12 or see your Ariens Dealer.
Adjust remote chute rotation cables. See Adjust
Remote Chute Rotation Cables on page 16 or see
your Ariens Dealer.
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