Troubleshooting - Ariens 815034 Owner/Operator's Manual & Parts List

Problem
The headlights do not
turn on or shine in the
wrong direction.
Auger does not
engage.
Snow thrower does not
touch the ground with
the height adjustment
pin in the lowest
position.
Chute does not rotate
or is hard to rotate.
Chute deflector does
not operate properly.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Probable Cause
1. The ignition switch is not turned to the
headlight position.
2. The snow thrower wire harness is not
connected to the main wire harness.
3. The headlights are out of adjustment.
1. Auger belt is broken.
2. PTO belt is broken.
3. Shear bolt(s) have been sheared.
4. Operator presence switch is not
depressed or is faulty.
1. Snow thrower clearance is out of
adjustment.
1. Chute and / or chute crank is frozen in
place.
2. The chute crank needs to be lubricated.
3. The chute needs to be lubricated.
4. Chute crank is out of adjustment.
1. Chute deflector cable(s) and / or chute
deflector is frozen in place.
2. The chute deflector needs to be
lubricated.
3. Chute deflector cable(s) are out of
adjustment.
4. Chute deflector mounting hardware is not
tight enough.
1. Turn ignition switch to the headlight
position (see Operating Headlights on
page 15).
2. Connect the snow thrower wire harness
to the main wire harness (see Install
Snow Thrower Wire Harness on
page 12).
3. Adjust the headlights (see Headlight
Adjustment on page 20).
1. Replace auger belt (see Auger Belt
Replacement on page 19).
2. Replace PTO belt (see PTO Belt
Replacement on page 18).
3. Replace shear bolt(s) (see Shear Bolt
Replacement on page 18).
4. See unit's Owner's Manual or contact
your dealer.
1. Adjust snow thrower clearance (see Snow
Thrower Clearance Adjustment
(Figure 19) on page 20).
1. Thaw out chute and / or chute crank.
2. Oil the bushings that hold the chute crank
to the chute crank bracket. See item 16 in
the Snow Chute and Chute Crank
Assembly illustration on page 28.
3. Oil the base of the lower chute where it
rotates on the chute adapter. See item 31
and 36 in the Snow Chute and Chute
Crank Assembly illustration on page 28.
4. Adjust chute crank (see Chute Crank
Adjustment on page 21).
1. Thaw out chute deflector cable(s) and / or
chute deflector.
2. Oil the pivot point on the upper chute and
lower chute. See item 22 and 31 in the
Snow Chute and Chute Crank Assembly
illustration on page 28.
3. Adjust chute deflector cables (see Chute
Deflector Cable Adjustment on page 21).
4. Tighten chute deflector mounting
hardware (see Chute Deflector
Adjustment on page 21).
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Correction