Ariens Snow Blower 920006 User Manual download pdf (Page 30)

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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 28).

2. Repair or replace traction drive

belt (see Traction Drive Belt

Replacement on page 24).

3. Adjust speed selector (see

Speed Selector Adjustment on

page 22).

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 page 21).

2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake

(see Attachment Clutch/Brake

Adjustment on page 24).

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 24).

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