Troubleshooting - Ariens 991314 Operator's Manual

Problem Probable Cause
Safety Interlock System is not
engaged or is faulty.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fuel supply is contaminated.
Battery is discharged.
Engine does
not start.
Connection between battery and
battery cables is poor.
Spark plug wire(s) are loose or
spark plug(s) are faulty.
Electrical system is faulty.
Engine is faulty.
Choke control knob is in on
position.
Engine runs
Air filter cartridge is plugged.
rough.
Engine is faulty.
Engine oil level is low.
Engine
Cooling fins are plugged.
overheats.
Engine is faulty.
The transaxles are bypassed.
Unit does not
Transaxle drive belt is faulty.
drive.
Transaxles are faulty.
Operator presence switch is not
engaged.
Operator presence switch is
faulty.
PTO
PTO belt is faulty.
malfunctions.
PTO switch, wiring, connectors
or clutch are faulty.
Parking brake needs adjustment. Adjust parking brake lever. See Adjust
Unit moves
with engine off
and parking
Parking brake is faulty.
brake engaged.
Tire pressure is incorrect.
Unit does not
Steering levers need adjustment. See Adjust Steering Levers on page 25.
drive straight.
Transaxles and/or linkages need
adjustment.
Transmission and/or linkage
Unit creeps
need adjustment.
when steering
levers are in
neutral
position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

EN - 36
Correction
Check Safety Interlock System. See
Check Safety Interlock System on
page 20.
Fill fuel tank. See Before Operating Unit
on page 15.
Replace with clean fuel.
Charge battery. See Install U1 Battery on
page 23.
Tighten and/or clean battery and battery
cables. See Clean Battery on page 23.
Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace
spark plug(s). Refer to engine manual.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Move knob to off position.
Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Refer
to engine manual.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Add engine oil. Refer to engine manual.
Clean engine. Refer to engine manual.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Engage levers. See Move Unit Manually
on page 17.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Activate switch by sitting on operator seat.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Replace belt. See Replace Mower Belts
on page 28.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Parking Brake Lever on page 32.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Check tire pressure. See Specifications
on page 39.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Contact your Ariens dealer.