Troubleshooting - Ariens Path-Pro 136E Manual

Problem Probable Cause
Engine switch in OFF
position.
Fuel shut-off valve in
OFF position.
Fuel tank empty.
Cord not plugged in
(electric start models
only).
Engine not primed.
Engine will not
start.
Spark plug
disconnected.
Choke open / cold
engine.
Engine flooded.
Faulty spark plug.
Faulty engine.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Engine starts Faulty, fouled or
hard or runs incorrectly gapped
poorly. spark plug.
Fuel cap vent is
blocked.
Excessive Loose parts or damaged
vibration. auger paddles.
Excessive snow Scraper blade is worn.
left behind.
Auger drive belt is loose
or damaged.
Snow does not
Discharge chute is
discharge.
clogged with snow.
Auger paddles are worn
or damaged.
Remote Remote chute rotation
discharge chute cables are loose.
handle has
excessive play.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Correction
Move switch to ON position (see Engine Switch
on page 11).
Move valve to ON position (see Fuel Shut-off
Valve on page 11).
Fill fuel tank with fuel (see Gasoline on page 12).
Plug power cord in or replace worn cord. Reset
circuit breaker.
Press the primer bulb twice and start engine.
Connect spark plug.
Turn choke (see Choke Control Knob on page 11)
to CLOSED position, then press primer button
and start engine.
Turn choke to ON position and crank the engine
repeatedly until it starts.
Replace spark plug.
See your Ariens Dealer.
Turn choke to OPEN position. See Choke Control
Knob on page 11.
Clean and properly set spark plug gap or see your
Ariens Dealer.
Clear vent.
Stop engine immediately. Replace auger paddles.
See Replace Auger Paddles on page 14 or see
your Ariens Dealer.
Replace when damaged or when scraper blade
has been adjusted down as far as possible and
does not touch ground or clear properly. See
Replace Scraper Blade on page 15 or see your
Ariens Dealer.
Replace belt or adjust auger control cable. See
Replace Belt on page 15. See Adjust Auger Cable
on page 15. See your Ariens Dealer.
Stop engine immediately. Clean discharge chute
and auger housing. DO NOT use your hands.
Replace auger paddles. See Replace Auger
Paddles on page 14 or see your Ariens Dealer.
Adjust remote chute rotation cables. See Adjust
Remote Chute Rotation Cables on page 16 or see
your Ariens Dealer.
EN - 19