Troubleshooting - Ariens EDGE 34 Operator's Manual

Problem Probable Cause
Safety Interlock System is not
engaged or is faulty.
Fuel tank is empty.
Fuel supply is contaminated.
Engine does
Battery is discharged.
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 is in the 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
drive. Transaxle drive belt is faulty.
Transaxles are faulty.
Operator presence switch is not
engaged.
Operator presence switch is
faulty.
PTO
malfunctions.
PTO belt is faulty.
PTO switch, wiring, connectors
or clutch are faulty.
Unit moves
Parking brake needs adjustment.
with engine off
and parking
Parking brake is faulty.
brake engaged.
Tire pressure is incorrect.
Unit does not
drive straight.
Steering levers need adjustment. Refer to your unit's Service Manual.
Unit creeps
when steering
Transmission and/or linkage
levers are in
need adjustment.
neutral
position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Correction
Check Safety Interlock System. See
Check Safety Interlock System on
page 15.
Fill fuel tank. See Before Operating Unit
on page 12.
Replace with clean fuel.
Charge battery. Refer to your unit's
Service Manual.
Tighten and/or clean battery and battery
cables. See Clean Battery on page 16.
Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace
spark plug(s). Refer to engine manual.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Move choke to the 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 13.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Activate switch by sitting on operator
seat.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Replace belt. Refer to your unit's Service
Manual.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Adjust parking brake lever. Refer to your
unit's Service Manual.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Check tire pressure. See Specifications
on page 22.
Contact your Ariens dealer.