Ariens RAZOR 911607 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable Cause Correction
Engine will not start.
Fuel tank empty or low. Check fuel level. Fill tank if necessary.
Spark plug wire loose or off. Check connection.
Operator presence control
(OPC) lever disconnected,
broken or out of adjustment.
See your Ariens dealer.
Engine is difficult to
restart.
Mower clogged with grass
clippings.
Clear debris from under mower. See
Wash Deck on page 16.
Cutting quality is
poor.
Blade is worn / dull. Check blade and sharpen if necessary.
See Check Mower Blade(s) on page 18.
Cutting height is too low. Raise cutting height. See Adjust Cutting
Height on page 13.
Grass is wet. Wait for grass to dry.
Mowing speed is too fast. Mow slower.
Grass does not
disperse evenly.
Cutting height is too low. Raise cutting height. See Adjust Cutting
Height on page 13.
Grass is wet. Wait for grass to dry.
Mowing speed is too fast. Mow slower.
Mower does not bag
clippings.
Grass bag is overfilled. Empty grass bag.
Mulch plug is installed. Remove mulch plug. See Bagging Grass
Clippings on page 12.
Wheel drive does
not engage (Models
911609, 911614,
911608).
Wheel drive control lever or
handle not engaged.
Engage wheel drive control lever or
handle.
Drive belt out of position. Check drive belt and adjust if necessary.
See Adjust Wheel Drive Control Lever /
REFLEX Drive Handle on page 21.
Drive belt worn or
damaged.
Replace belt. See Replace Drive Belt on
page 23.
Wheel drive control cable
disconnected, broken or out
of adjustment.
Check cable and adjust or replace as
necessary. See Adjust Wheel Drive
Control Lever / REFLEX Drive Handle on
page 21.
Wheel bearings worn or
damaged.
See your Ariens dealer.
Debris caught in drive
gears.
Clean dirt and debris from transmission
shaft ends and pinion gears. See
Lubricate Ground Drive System on
page 20.
Drive belt slips or speed is
too slow.
See Adjust Wheel Drive Control Lever /
REFLEX Drive Handle on page 21 or
replace drive belt. See Replace Drive
Belt on page 23.
Wheels do not
release when
reversing mower.
(Models 911609,
911614, 911608).
Wheel drive control cable
disconnected, broken or out
of adjustment.
Check cable and adjust or replace as
necessary. See Adjust Wheel Drive
Control Lever / REFLEX Drive Handle on
page 21.