Ariens SNO-THRO 924122 1124 - 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. Ignition switch starter
circuit not functioning.
6. Battery discharged, wires
loose.
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.
6. Check battery and 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 Service and Adjustments.
2. Repair or replace traction drive
belt. See Service and
Adjustments.
3. Adjust speed selector. See
Service and Adjustments.
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. Attachment drive belt worn
or damaged.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear
Bolts on page 23).
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake
(see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 24).
3. Replace attachment drive belt
(see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 24).