Ariens 911214 Pro21XD User Manual download pdf (Page 23)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION

Engine will not

start

1. Fuel tank empty or low.

2. Fuel shutoff valve closed.

3. Spark plug wire loose or off.

4. Engine/Blade control cable

detached, broken, or not

adjusted properly.

1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if

necessary.

2. Open fuel shutoff valve.

3. Check connection.

4. Check cable. Adjust, repair

or replace as necessary.

Engine is

difficult to

restart

1. Mower clogged with grass. 1. Clear clippings from under

mower. (Allow the mower to

clear clippings before

shutting off engine.)

Cut is poor

1. Worn blade.

2. Too much grass is being

removed per cutting.

3. Grass is too wet.

4. Mowing speed is too fast.

1. Check blade (see CHECK

MOWER BLADE on

page 17).

2. Raise cutting height.

3. Allow grass to dry.

4. Mow slower.

Grass does

not disperse

evenly

1. Too much grass is being

removed per cutting.

2. Grass is too wet.

3. Mowing speed is too fast.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Allow grass to dry.

3. Mow slower.

Mower does

not bag

clippings

1. Grass bag is overfilled.

2. Mulching plug is installed.

1. Empty grass bag and do not

allow it to overfill.

2. Remove mulching plug.

Wheel drive

does not

engage (Self-

Propelled

models)

1. Wheel drive control not

engaged.

2. Drive belt out of position.

3. Drive belt worn or damaged.

4. Wheel drive control cable

detached or broken.

5. Bearings damaged.

6. Debris in gear set.

7. Drive seems to slip or speed is

too slow.

1. Engage wheel drive control.

2. Check drive belt. Adjust as

necessary (see CHECK

DRIVE BELT (self-propelled

models) on page 19).

3. Replace belt (see CHECK

DRIVE BELT (self-propelled

models) on page 19).

4. Check wheel drive control

cable. Adjust or replace as

needed. See CHECK

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

(self-propelled models) on

page 17.

5. Contact your Dealer.

6. Contact your Dealer.

7. See WHEEL DRIVE

CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

(self-propelled models) on

page 21.

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