Ariens 938030-SS21 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable Cause Correction
Engine will not
start.
Engine switch in OFF
position.
Move switch to ON position. See Engine Switch
on page 9.
Fuel valve is closed. Open fuel valve. See Fuel Valve on page 9.
Fuel tank empty. Fill fuel tank with fuel. See Before Operating on
page 10.
Cord not plugged in
(electric start models
only).
Plug power cord in or replace worn cord. Reset
circuit breaker.
Engine not primed. Press the primer bulb twice and start engine.
Spark plug
disconnected.
Connect spark plug.
Choke open / cold
engine.
Turn choke to CLOSED position, then press
primer button and start engine.
See Choke
Control Knob on page 9.
Excessive fuel in engine
cylinder (flooded).
Turn choke control knob to off position and
reattempt starting.
See Start Engine on page 10.
Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug.
Faulty engine. See your Ariens Dealer.
Engine starts
hard or runs
poorly.
Fuel mixture too rich. Turn choke to OPEN position. See Choke Control
Knob on page 9.
Faulty, fouled or
incorrectly gapped
spark plug.
Clean and properly set spark plug gap or see your
Ariens Dealer.
Fuel cap vent is
blocked.
Install new fuel cap.
Excessive
vibration.
Loose parts or damaged
auger paddles.
Stop engine immediately. Replace auger paddles.
See Maintenance Schedule on page 12 or see
your Ariens Dealer.
Excessive
snow left
behind.
Scraper blade is worn. Replace when damaged or when scraper blade
has been adjusted down as far as possible and
does not touch ground or clear properly.
See
Replace Scraper Blade on page 15 or see your
Ariens Dealer.
Snow does not
discharge.
Auger drive belt is loose
or damaged.
Replace belt or adjust auger control cable. See
Replace Belt on page 15 and Adjust Auger Cable
on Page 14. See your Ariens Dealer.
Discharge chute is
clogged with snow.
Stop engine immediately. Clean discharge chute
and auger housing. DO NOT use your hands.
Auger paddles are worn
or damaged.
Replace auger paddles. See Maintenance
Schedule on page 12 or see your Ariens Dealer.
Remote
discharge
chute handle
has excessive
play.
Remote chute rotation
cables are loose.
Adjust remote chute rotation cables. See Adjust
Remote Chute Rotation Cables on page 16 or see
your Ariens Dealer.