Troubleshooting - Ariens Sno-Thro Compact Classic 24 Track Operator's Manual

Problem Probable Cause
Engine key in stop position.
Choke is off.
Fuel valve is closed.
Fuel tank is empty.
Engine is not primed.
Engine will not Ignition switch starter circuit is
start. not functioning.
Build up of dirt and residue
around governor / carburetor.
Spark plug wire is disconnected. Connect spark plug. Refer to engine
Spark plug is faulty.
Excessive fuel in engine cylinder
(flooded).
Engine is faulty.
Fuel mixture is too rich.
Engine starts
Spark plug is faulty, fouled or
hard or runs
incorrectly gapped.
poorly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fuel valve is closed.
Obstruction in auger or impeller. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
Engine stops.
Contaminated fuel supply.
Spark plug is faulty.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Unit runs A build up of fumes in the fuel
briefly then tank is creating too much
stops. pressure in the fuel tank.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Correction
Turn engine key to run position. See
Engine Key on page 9.
Turn choke control knob to on position.
See Choke Control Knob on page 9.
Open valve. See Fuel Valve on page 9.
Fill tank with fuel. See Before Operating
Unit on page 11.
If engine is cold, press primer bulb three
timesand start engine. Do not prime a
warm engine. See Primer Bulb on page 9.
See your dealer for repair.
Clean area around governor / carburetor.
See the service manual for your unit.
manual.
Replace spark plug. Refer to engine
manual.
Turn choke control knob to off position
and reattempt starting. See Start The
Engine on page 11.
See your Ariens dealer or authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
Turn choke control knob to off position.
See Choke Control Knob on page 9.
Clean and correctly set spark plug gap
(refer to engine manual) or see your
Ariens dealer.
Install new fuel cap.
Fill tank with fuel. See Before Operating
Unit on page 11.
Open valve. See Fuel Valve on page 9.
moving parts to stop. Check for and
remove obstruction before restarting.
Replace with clean fuel.
Replace or clean spark plug. Refer to
engine manual.
Install new fuel cap.
Slowly loosen the fuel tank cap.