Ariens 915107-2450 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 26

PROBLEM CORRECTION
Engine
runs
rough.
Unit does not
move with
engine
running when
using steering
levers.
PTO or mower
blades do not
engage or
shuts off.
Engine
overheats.
Unit moves
with engine off
and parking
brake
engaged.
PROBABLE
CAUSE
1. Choke engaged.
2. Air filter
cartridge
plugged.
3. Faulty engine.
1. The
transmission
bypass lever is
engaged.
2. Faulty
hydrostatic belt.
3. Faulty
transmission.
1. Operator
presence switch
not depressed.
2,
3,
4,
5.
1,
2.
3.
1.
2,
Faulty operator
presence
switch.
Electric clutch
connector is
loose or
disconnected.
Faulty PTO belt.
Faulty PTO
switch, wires,
connectors, or
clutch.
Engine oil level
low.
Cooling system
plugged.
Faulty engine.
The parking
brake needs
adjustment.
Faulty parking
brake.
1. Disengage choke.
2. Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Refer
to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
3,
1.
2,
3,
1.
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Disengage transmission bypass lever
(see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on
page 14).
Replace hydrostatic belt (see
REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on
page 24).
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Depress operator presence switch by
sitting on seat.
2. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
3,
4,
5.
1,
2.
3.
1.
Connect the electric clutch connector.
See REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT
on page 24 for the electric clutch
connector location.
Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO
BELT on page 23).
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Add engine oil. Refer to Engine Manual
for detailed instructions.
Clean cooling system. Refer to Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
Contact your Ariens Dealer.
2. Contact your Ariens Dealer.
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