Ariens 911396 - Troubleshooting

GB - 25
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. Throttle control not in proper
position.
5. 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. Adjust throttle to FAST
position.
5. 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.