Ariens 985115 - Manual (Page 20)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Starter will not
operate when
ignition key is
turned to “S”
position. 1. Fwd-Rev lever in “FORWARD”
position.
2. PTO engaged.
3. Loose battery cable(s).
4. Blown fuse.
5. Discharged battery.
6. Defective solenoid switch.
7. Defective starter.
1. Place Fwd-Rev lever in neutral position.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Clean and tighten battery connections.
4. Replace fuse.
5. Charge battery.
6. Replace. Call your dealer.
7. Replace starter. Call your dealer.
Solenoid
switch clicks
but starter will
not operate
when ignition
is turned to
“S” position. 1. Discharged battery.
2. Loose battery cable.
3. Defective starter.
1. Charge the battery. See Maintenance.
2. Clean and tighten battery connections.
3. Replace starter. Call your dealer.
Engine starter
operates but
engine will not
start when
ignition switch
is turned to
“S” position. 1. Fuel tank empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank
turned off.
3. Relay defective.
4. Engine failure.
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.
2. Turn fuel shut-off valve on.
3. Replace relay. Call your dealer.
4. See Engine Manual.
Engine starts
but runs
roughly. 1. Engine choke in “ON” position.
2. Restricted air cleaner element.
3. Restricted fuel cap vent.
4. Engine carburetor malfunction.
5. Engine electrical system trouble.
1. Move engine choke to "OFF".
2. Clean air cleaner. See engine manual.
3. Clear obstruction from fuel cap vent.
4. See Engine Manual.
5. See Engine Manual.
Engine stops
when PTO or
Fwd-Rev is
engaged. 1. Operator presence handle not
pressed.
2. Operator presence handle out of
adjustment.
3. Faulty switch.
1. Press and hold at least one operator
presence control.
2. Call your dealer.
3. Replace switch. Call your dealer.
The tractor will
not move
when the
direction
control lever is
moved to
"FORWARD"
or
"REVERSE." 1. Gear shift lever in “NEUTRAL”
position.
2. Range shift handle in "NEUTRAL”
position.
3. Fwd-Rev clutch needs adjustment.
4. Internal transmission damage.
1. Place gear shift lever in Hi or Low position.
2. Place range shift lever in Hi or Low position.
3. Adjust Fwd-Rev clutch. See Adjustments or
call your dealer.
4. Call your dealer.