Ariens sno-tek 920401 - Manual (Page 29)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine will
not
crank/start. 1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve
closed.
3. Build up of dirt and
residue around
governor/carburetor.
4. Key switch not in run
position.
5. Engine start switch turned
off.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Clean area around
governor/carburetor.
4. Put Key switch into run
position.
5. Turn switch on. See Starting
and Shut Off on page 15.
Engine stops. 1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve
closed.
3. Mechanical jam in auger
or impeller.
4. Contaminated fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Plugged fuel cap vent.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Turn off engine, remove key,
and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Check for and remove
obstruction and repair before
restart.
4. Replace with clean fuel.
5. Replace or clean spark plug.
6. Replace fuel cap.
Engine
problems. 1. See Engine Manual. 1. See Engine Manual.
Does not
operate in
Forward /
Reverse. 1. Friction disc not adjusted
properly.
2. Traction belt not
functioning.
3. Speed selector not
adjusted properly.
1. Repair or replace friction disc
(see Friction Disc Replacement
on page 27).
2. Repair or replace traction drive
belt (see Traction Drive Belt
Replacement on page 23).
3. Adjust speed selector (see
Speed Selector Adjustment on
page 21).
Small rubber
beads collect
in frame 1. Friction disc wear. 1. Normal friction disc wear.
Chunks or large pieces of
rubber mean friction disc
should be checked and
replaced as necessary.