Ariens Apex 52 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable Cause Correction
Engine does
not start.
Safety Interlock System is not
engaged or is faulty.
Check Safety Interlock System. See
Check Safety Interlock System on
page 20.
Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank. See Before Operating Unit
on page 16.
Fuel supply is contaminated. Replace with clean fuel.
Battery is discharged. Charge battery. See Install U1 Battery on
page 23.
Connection between battery and
battery cables is poor.
Tighten and/or clean battery and battery
cables. See Clean Battery on page 23.
Spark plug wire(s) are loose or
spark plug(s) are faulty.
Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace
spark plug(s). Refer to engine manual.
Electrical system is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer.
Engine is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer.
Engine runs
rough.
Choke control knob is in on
position. (Models 991151, 177
Only)
Move knob to off position.
Air filter cartridge is plugged. Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Refer
to engine manual.
Engine is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer.
Engine
overheats.
Engine oil level is low. Add engine oil. Refer to engine manual.
Cooling fins are plugged. Clean engine. Refer to engine manual.
Engine is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer.
Unit does not
drive.
The transaxles are bypassed. Engage levers. See Move Unit Manually
on page 18.
Transaxle drive belt is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer.
Transaxles are faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer.
PTO
malfunctions.
Operator presence switch is not
engaged.
Activate switch by sitting on operator seat.
Operator presence switch is
faulty.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
PTO belt is faulty. Replace deck drive belt. See Replace
Relay on page 29.
PTO switch, wiring, connectors
or clutch are faulty.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Unit moves
with engine off
and parking
brake engaged.
Parking brake needs adjustment. Adjust parking brake lever. See Adjust
Parking Brake Lever on page 33.
Parking brake is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer.
Unit does not
drive straight.
Tire pressure is incorrect. Check tire pressure. See Specifications
on page 40.
Steering levers need adjustment. See Adjust Steering Levers on page 26.
Transaxles and/or linkages need
adjustment.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Unit creeps
when steering
levers are in
neutral
position.
Transmission and/or linkage
need adjustment.
Contact your Ariens dealer.

Ariens Apex 52 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Kawasaki
Engine Power	23 HP
Cutting Width	52 inches
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Deck Material	10-gauge steel
Number of Blades	3
Engine	Kawasaki FR691V
Engine Displacement	726 cc
Speed	8 mph forward/4 mph reverse
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4.5 inches
Warranty	3 years