Troubleshooting - Ariens Pro-24 HWM SP Manual

PROBLEM
Engine will not
start
Engine is
difficult to
restart
Cut is poor
Grass does
not disperse
evenly

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Fuel tank empty or low.
2. Spark plug wire loose or off.
3. Engine/Blade control cable
detached, broken, or not
adjusted properly.
1. Mower clogged with grass.
1. Worn blade.
2. Too much grass is being
removed per cutting.
3. Grass is too wet.
4. Mowing speed is too fast.
1. Too much grass is being
removed per cutting.
2. Grass is too wet.
3. Mowing speed is too fast.
CORRECTION
1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if
2. Check connection.
3. Check cable. Adjust, repair
1. Clear clippings from under
1. Check blade (see SERVICE
2. Raise cutting height. (see
3. Allow grass to dry.
4. Mow slower. (For self-
1. Raise cutting height. (see
2. Allow grass to dry.
3. Mow slower. (For self-
GB - 34
necessary.
or replace as necessary.
mower. (Allow the mower to
clear clippings before
shutting off engine.)
POSITION on page 20).
HEIGHT OF CUT
ADJUSTMENT on page 17)
propelled model, see Wheel
Drive Speed Adjustment on
page 24)
HEIGHT OF CUT
ADJUSTMENT on page 17)
propelled model, see Wheel
Drive Speed Adjustment on
page 24)