Ariens 306cc Series User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

General Troubleshooting

Engine stops running:

1. Has the fuel being used been purchased within the last three months and was it stored in a plastic container?

Remedy: Replace old fuel with new fuel.

2. Is the air  lter dirty?

Remedy: Replace air  lter element if dirty. Clean pre lter of any dirt or dust.

3. Was the engine choked?

Remedy: When starting the engine the choke lever should be pushed left to the on

position and after starting pushed right to the off position. If engine is equipped with

twist type choke, the knob should be turned to the start position and after starting

turned to the run position. If engine still does not start move to half choke and

pull twice.

4. Is the spark plug corroded?

Remedy: Remove spark plug and replace with any of the plugs listed under Spark Plug Service, pg.9.

• NOTICE

Using an incorrect spark plug may cause engine damage.

5. Has the engine run out of fuel?

Remedy: Refuel engine.

6. Is the fuel petcock turned to the on position?

Remedy: Turn to the on position.

7. Is the throttle set too low (variable speed models only)?

Remedy: Increase the throttle.

Snow

Summer

OFF

START

RUN

Twist Choke

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Ariens 306cc Series User Manual Page 7