Ariens 929000 - Manual (Page 75)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
MODEL TYPE OF FAILURE CAUSE SOLUTION
10) Tractor will not move with
engine running.
Free-wheeling valve open.
Transmission oil level low.
Close free-wheeling valve.
Add transmission oil to proper
level and bleed air from the
system.
Hydrostatic control linkage out
of adjustment.
Adjust hydrostatic control link­
age.
Drive belt loose or damaged. Tighten or replace belt as re­
quired.
Hydrostatic transmission
overheating.
Fan on backwards — See page
61 for proper Installation.
11) Tractor creeps with hydrostatic
control lever In neutral.
Hydrostatic control linkage out
of adjustment.
Adjust hydrostatic control link­
age.
12) Hydrostatic control linkage will
not stay In adjustment.
Improper operation — at­
tempting to move hydrostatic
control lever with neutralizer
pedal depressed.
Use neutralizer pedal for
emergency stops only. Keep
foot off the pedal during nor­
mal operation.
13) Improper steering. Tires improperly inflated. Inflate tires as recommended.
Hard steering. Lubricate properly — check
and adjust toe-in.
Excessive steering wheel play. Replace worn ball joint as­
semblies. Tighten steering
gears.
14) Excessive front tire wear. Bent or damaged spindles,
tie rod or drag link.
Replace damaged parts.
Linkage out of adjustment. Adjust linkage.
15) Tractor moves too slow or not
at all.
Drive belts loose dr damaged. Tighten or replace belts as
required.
16) Cannot shift gears. Shift lever mal-adjusted.
Clutch needs adjustment.
Adjust clutch as recommend­
ed.
17) Hard to shift gears or gears
ciasn.
Clutch needs adjustment.
Improper operation of clutch-
brake pedal.
Adjust clutch as required.
See OPERATION section of
manual.
Shifting while In motion. Do not shift gears with tractor
in motion. See OPERATION
section.
18)
Mower blades do not turn with
implement power clutch un­
engaged.
PTO drive belt loose or dam­
aged.
Tighten loose belt or replace if
damaged or stretched beyond
adjustment.
Mower drive belt or outer
drive belt broken or stretched
beyond adjustment.
Replace belt.
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