Ariens 929000 - Manual (Page 74)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
MODEL TYPE OF FAtLURE CAUSE SOLUTION
5)
Engine backfiring. Carburetor out of adjustment. Re-adjust carburetor.
Sticky intake valve. Loose cyl­
inder head or blown head
gasket.
6) Engine knocking. Improper fuel. Use only fresh, regular gaso­
line.
Crankcase oil level low. Fill to proper level. If knock
has developed due to running
engine out of oil, have your
dealer check the connecting
rod bearing.
Engine overloaded. Reduce load — use slower
ground speed. Avoid overload­
ing engine.
7) :
Engine loses power. Restricted air filter, Service the air cleaner.
Too much oil in crankcase. Check oil level — drain excess
if over full.
Overheating. Remove shrouds — clean dirt
and grease from engine fins
and shrouds.
Choke partly closed. Adjust throttle choke control
cable.
Carburetor out of adjustment. Adjust carburetor.
Dirt or water in fuel system. Clean and flush entire fuel
system.
Faulty spark plug. Re-gap or replace spark plug.
Worn, pitted ignition breaker
points.
Mai-adjusted breaker points.
Engine overloaded. Reduce load — use slow
ground speed — avoid over­
loading engine.
Faulty engine valves or piston
rings.
. Breather assembly plugged.
Engine smoking excessively at
exhaust.
Dipstick not tight. Push dipstick down until the
cap snaps Into place.
9).
Tractor unstable on slopes,
when turning or on rough
terrain.
Tire pressure incorrect.
Turning too fast and too short.
Inflate tires as recommended.
Slow down.
Traveling too fast and turning
too short on hillsides.
Slow down.
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