Troubleshooting - Ariens Sno-Thro ST11528LE Owner's/Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not
crank/start.
Engine stops.
Engine problems.
Does not operate in
Forward / Reverse.
Small rubber beads
collect in frame
Unit throws snow
poorly or does not
throw snow.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Build up of dirt and residue around
governor/carburetor.
4. Key Switch not in run position.
5. Ignition switch starter circuit not
functioning.
6. Fuse on wiring harness blown.
7. Electric starter not functioning.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Mechanical jam in blower rake or
impeller.
4. Polluted fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
1. See Engine Manual.
1. Friction disc not adjusted properly.
2. Traction belt not functioning.
3. Speed selector not adjusted
properly.
1. Friction disc wear.
1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake not
adjusted properly.
3. Auger 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. Check for a bad starter or connections.
6. Replace fuse.
7. Check for a bad starter or connections.
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.
1. Repair or replace friction disc. See
Friction Disc Replacement on page 25.
2. Repair or replace traction drive belt. See
Traction Drive Belt Replacement on
page 25.
3. Adjust speed selector. See Speed
Selector Adjustment on page 22.
1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks or
large pieces of rubber mean friction disc
should be checked and replaced as
necessary.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on
page 19).
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see
Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on
page 22).
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 22).
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