Ariens Compact 22 Owners Manual - Page 33

PROBLEM Does not operate in Forward / Reverse. Small rubber beads collect in frame Unit throws snow poorly or does not throw snow. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 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 30). 2. Repair or replace traction drive belt (see Traction Drive Belt Replacement on page 26). 3. Adjust speed selector (see Speed Selector Adjustment on page 24). 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. 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 23). 2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 27). 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 27). GB - 33