Ariens 927065 - Manual (Page 29)

SECTION 8 - FUEL SYSTEM
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8.1 FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to
isolate fuel system problems and give possible causes
and corrective action responses.
The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for
several types of transmissions. Use only those possible
causes and corrective actions that apply to the unit.
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES
(Refer to Key Below)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Hard starting 1 . 3 , 4 , 6 , 1 1 , 1 2 , 1 4 , 1 6 , 1 7 , 1 8 clean, repair or replace
Fuel leak at carburetor 5 , 7 , 1 7 repair or replace
Engine floods 5, 15, 17 repair or replace
Wi not idle 1 , 2 , 3 , 6 repair or replace
Rich idle 1 , 6 , 1 4 repair or replace
idles with needle closed 14 repair or replace
Hunts erratic idle 2, 3, 6, 7 , 1 2 , 1 3 , 1 4 , 1 5 , 1 6 repair or replace
Idles fast lean 2, 3,7 repair or replace
Will not accelerate 1, 6, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 repair or replace
Over rich acceleration 1, 15 repair or replace
Hesitates 2. 6, 11, 12, 16 repair or replace
Will not run at high speed 1, 1 1 , 1 2 , 1 4 , 1 6 repair or replace
Low power 1 , 3 , 1 1 , 1 4 , 1 5 , 1 6 , 1 7 , 1 8 repair or replace
Hunts at high speed 3, 6, 7 , 1 2 , 1 4 , 1 5 , 1 6 , 1 8 repair or replace
Runs with needle closed 14 repair or replace
Engine overspeeds 2, 3, 7 , 1 4 repair or replace
TROUBLESHOOTING KEY
1 Plugged air filter
2 Leaky carburetor gasket
3 Throttle or choke shaft worn
4 Choke not functioning properly
5 Plugged atmospheric vent
6 Air bleed restricted
7 Damaged or leaky 0-rings
8 Damaged diaphragm
9 Stuck or dirty ball check
10 Diaphragm upside down
11 Plugged tank or vent
12 Fuel pickup restricted
13 Idler port restricted
14 Damaged adjustment needle and
seat
15 Incorrect float height
16 Main nozzle restricted
17 Dirty, stuck needle and seat
18 Fuel inlet plugged
8.2 FUEL TANK REMOVAL
1. Remove seat and disconnect wires (Figure 26).
2. Remove rear hood if applicable.
3. Remove battery cover.
4. Loosen bolts to gas tank and remove top bracket.
WARNING: Gasoline is volatile. Keep away
from sparks and open flame. Gasoline fumes
will ignite.
5. Drain gas into the suitable container and dispose of
it properly.
6. Disconnect fuel hose.
7. Remove fuel tank.
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