Troubleshooting – Ariens SNO-THRO 932041 - ST7524E 9 User Manual
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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. Electric starter not functioning.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Clean area around governor/carburetor.
4. Put Key Switch into run position.
5. Check for a bad starter or connections.
Engine stops.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Mechanical jam in blower rake or
impeller.
4. Polluted fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
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.
Engine problems.
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 23.
2. Repair or replace traction drive belt. See
Traction Drive Belt Replacement on
page 21.
3. Adjust speed selector. See Speed
Selector Adjustment on page 19.
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.
Unit throws snow
poorly or does not
throw snow.
1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake not
adjusted properly.
3. Auger is frozen in place.
4. Ice or debris is obstructing auger.
5. Attachment drive belt slipping,
worn or damaged.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see
Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on
page 21).
3. Move unit to a warm place to thaw.
4. With the engine off and auger
disengaged, check for obstructions and
remove.
5. Adjust or replace attachment drive belt
(see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 21).