Troubleshooting - Ariens GRAVELY Pro-Turn 400 Series Dealer/Owner/Operator Manual

IMPORTANT: NEVER store the engine with
fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with
potential sources of ignition.
To Take the Unit Out of Storage
1. Refer to the engine service manual to
prepare the engine for service.
PROBLEM
Engine does not
crank.
Engine cranks
but does not
start.
Oil pressure
light is on.
Engine
continues to run
when ignition
key is in the off
position.
Water
temperature
gauge is reading
above normal
(engine is
overheating).
PTO or mower
blades do not
engage or shut
off.
Unit does not
drive.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. PTO engaged.
2. Parking brake disengaged.
3. Loose or corroded battery
cables.
4. Discharged battery.
5. Faulty starter.
1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Air cleaner is plugged or dirty.
3. Fuel filter is dirty.
4. Faulty engine.
1. Oil pressure is low.
1. Ignition ground wire
disconnected.
2. Ignition switch failure.
1. Engine oil level low.
2. Coolant level low.
3. Radiator plugged with debris.
4. Faulty radiator.
1. Operator presence switch not
depressed.
2. Faulty PTO switch.
1. Parking brake engaged.
2. Transmission bypass levers
open.
3. Hydraulic oil level low.
4. Faulty hydraulic drive system.
2. Put fresh, clean fuel in the fuel tank.
3. Begin the maintenance schedule.
4. Charge and install the battery.
CORRECTION
1. Disengage PTO.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Clean and tighten battery
4. Charge battery (see Charging
5. See your Gravely Dealer.
1. Fill fuel tank (see Filling Fuel
2. Clean or replace air cleaner.
3. Clean or replace fuel filter.
4. Refer to Engine Manual or
1. Refer to Engine Manual.
1. Connect ground wire to clean
2. Replace ignition switch (see
1. Add engine oil. Refer to
2. Add coolant (see Checking
3. Clean radiator.
4. See your Gravely dealer.
1. Depress operator presence
2. Check the electrical system to
1. Disengage parking brake.
2. Close transmission bypass
3. Add hydraulic oil (see Check
4. See your Gravely dealer.
EN - 44
cables (see Clean Battery on
page 32).
the Battery on page 32).
Tank on page 22).
Refer to Engine Manual.
(see Fuel Filter on page 30).
see your Gravely Dealer.
metal surface.
your Gravely Dealer).
Engine Manual.
Coolant Level on page 29).
switch by sitting on seat.
the clutch for damage or wear.
See your Gravely Dealer.
levers (see To Push The Unit
on page 23).
Hydraulic Fluid Level on
page 28).