Troubleshooting - Ariens 988811 Owner's Manual

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE
Engine will not 1. Safety Interlock System is
start
2. Fuel tank is empty or fuel
3. Air cleaner is clogged or
4. Safety Interlock System
5. Dirty or damaged spark
Unit will not 1. Transmission belt or
move or mow
when the
engine is
running
Changes in the 1. Loose or missing
sound or
vibrations of 2. Mower blade problem.
the unit
3. Worn or damaged clutch.
Unit does not 1. Rust on the clutch sliding
straighten
immediately
2. Steering levers out of
when the
steering levers
are released
Unit loses 1. Binding in the steering or
power
2. Steering levers out of
3. Worn or damaged traction
4. Traction belt slipping.
5. Transmission shaft pulley

TROUBLESHOOTING

preventing start.
is contaminated.
damaged.
out of adjustment or
defective.
plug.
mower belt is broken,
worn, or off the pulleys.
fasteners.
pin.
adjustment.
brake linkage.
adjustment.
belts.
worn.
CORRECTION
1. The engine will not start unless the shift
lever is in neutral, the key is in the On
position, and the Power Take Off (PTO)
is Off.
2. Add fuel. If necessary, replace the fuel
with clean, fresh fuel. See FILLING
FUEL TANK on page 15.
3. Clean or replace the filter element. See
engine manual.
4. See your Dealer for repairs.
5. See Engine Manual.
1. Check belts for wear, damage and
correct position on pulleys. Replace
belts if worn or damaged. See
REPLACE TRANSMISSION BELT on
page 25.
1. Check all the fasteners. Replace if
necessary.
2. Check blades for wear or damage. See
MOWER BLADES on page 26.
3. See your Dealer for repairs.
1. Clean heavy rust deposits from the pin.
See Service and Adjustments.
2. See ADJUST STEERING LEVERS on
page 22.
1. Check linkage for debris or damage.
Repair if necessary. See ADJUST
BRAKES on page 23 or your Dealer for
repairs.
2. See ADJUST STEERING LEVERS on
page 22.
3. Check belts for wear or damage.
Replace if necessary. See REPLACE
TRACTION BELTS on page 23.
4. Move the traction belt idler spring
anchor to the rearmost position. See
REPLACE TRACTION BELTS on
page 23
5. If pulley shows excessive wear, replace
it. See your Dealer for repairs.
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