Storage; Troubleshooting - Ariens GRAVELY Pro Unit HR1536FX Owner's/Operator's Manual

Sharpen the Mower Blades
Figure 24.
CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blades
while on unit. An unbalanced mower blade will
cause excessive vibration and eventual damage
to unit. Check mower blade balance before
reinstalling blades.
NEVER weld or straighten bent blades.
1. Remove mower blade from unit.
Discard mower blade if:
• More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.
• Air lifts become eroded.
• Blade is bent or broken.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Storage – Two Months or More
Check each item in the Maintenance Schedule on page 17,
but do not add gasoline.
Clean the unit. Touch up all scratched painted surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Never spray unit with high-pressure water or
store unit outdoors. Store unit in a cool, dry, protected
location.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
Engine will not
start
Unit will not move
or mow when the
engine is running

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Safety Interlock System is
preventing start.
2. Fuel tank is empty or fuel is
contaminated.
3. Air cleaner is clogged or damaged.
4. Safety Interlock System out of
adjustment or defective.
5. Dirty or damaged spark plug.
1. Bypass valves left open.
2. Hydro pump belt or mower belt is
broken, worn, or off the pulleys.
3. Cold Start Disengage is engaged.
4. Parking brake is engaged.
2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of
material from each end of mower blade. DO NOT
change angle of cutting edge or round the corner of the
mower blade.
3. Check mower blade balance.
Slide mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. A balanced
blade should remain in a horizontal position. If either
end of mower blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until blade is balanced.
4. Install mower blade(s) on unit (See Replace Mower
Blades on page 25).

STORAGE

NOTE: Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pres-
sure water and lubricate (See General Lubrication on
page 19). Touch up all scratched painted surfaces. Do not
allow gasoline or oil to remain on any decals.
Engine
Refer to the engine manual to prepare the engine for
storage.
Battery
Remove battery and store in a cool, dry place.
CORRECTION
1. The engine will not start unless the speed control
levers are in neutral, the key is in the Run position,
the parking brake is On and the Power Take Off
(PTO) is Off .
The engine will not start unless the key is in the On
position, the parking brake is On and the Power
Take Off (PTO) is Off(988116, 117, 120, 314).
2. Add fuel. If necessary, replace the fuel with clean,
fresh fuel.
3. Clean or replace the filter element. See engine
manual.
4. See your Dealer for repairs.
5. See Engine Manual.
1. Close bypass valves.
2. Check belts for wear, damage and correct position
on pulleys. Replace belts if worn or damaged. See
Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt on page 22.
3. Disengage Cold Start Disengage.
4. Disengage parking brake.
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