Troubleshooting - Ariens Sno-Tek 20R Owner's/Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not
crank/start.
Engine stops.
Engine
problems.
Does not drive
forward.
Unit throws
snow poorly or
does not throw
snow.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve is
closed.
3. Build up of dirt and residue
around
governor/carburetor.
4. Key switch not in run
position.
5. Engine shut off switch
turned off.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve is
closed.
3. Mechanical jam in blower
rake or impeller.
4. Polluted fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Plugged fuel cap vent.
1. See engine manual.
1. Traction drive cable not
adjusted properly.
2. Traction belt not
functioning.
1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake
not adjusted properly.
3. Impeller is frozen in place.
4. Ice or debris is obstructing
auger.
5. Attachment drive belt
slipping, 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. Turn on engine shut off switch.
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.
6. Replace fuel cap.
1. See engine manual.
1. Adjust traction drive cable. See
Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment
on page 21.
2. Repair or replace traction drive
belt. See Traction Drive Belt
Replacement on page 22.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear
Bolts on page 18).
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake
(see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 19).
3. Move unit to a warm place to
thaw.
4. With the engine off and auger
disengaged, check for
obstructions and remove.
5. Adjust or replace attachment
drive belt (see Attachment
Clutch/Brake Adjustment on
page 19).
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