Ariens Power Brush 28 Owners Manual - Page 26

PROBLEM Engine will not crank/start. Engine stops. Engine problems. Does not operate in Forward/ Reverse. Small rubber beads collect in frame U-joint is noisy Caster wheels do not pivot as expected TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Fuel tank is empty. 2. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 3. Engine shut off switch turned off. 4. Engine ignition problems. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. 3. Turn on engine shut off switch. 4. See Engine Manual. 1. Out of fuel. 2. Mechanical jam in brush. 3. Polluted fuel supply. 4. Faulty spark plug. 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Turn off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Check for and remove obstruction and repair before restart. 3. Replace with clean fuel. 4. Replace or clean spark plug. 1. See Engine Manual. 1. See Engine Manual. 1. Friction disc not adjusted properly. 2. Traction belt not functioning. 1. Repair or replace friction disc. See Service and Adjustments on page 18. 2. Repair or replace traction drive belt. See Service and Adjustments on page 18. 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. Friction. 2. Wear. 1. Lubricate u-joint. 2. Replace worn parts. 1. Debris in casters. 2. Friction. 1. Clean debris from casters. 2. Lubricate casters. GB - 26