Ariens Pro-24 HWM SP Owners Manual - Page 34

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not start Engine is difficult to restart PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Fuel tank empty or low. 2. Spark plug wire loose or off. 3. Engine/Blade control cable detached, broken, or not adjusted properly. 1. Mower clogged with grass. Cut is poor 1. Worn blade. 2. Too much grass is being removed per cutting. 3. Grass is too wet. 4. Mowing speed is too fast. Grass does not disperse evenly 1. Too much grass is being removed per cutting. 2. Grass is too wet. 3. Mowing speed is too fast. CORRECTION 1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if necessary. 2. Check connection. 3. Check cable. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary. 1. Clear clippings from under mower. (Allow the mower to clear clippings before shutting off engine.) 1. Check blade (see SERVICE POSITION on page 20). 2. Raise cutting height. (see HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT on page 17) 3. Allow grass to dry. 4. Mow slower. (For self- propelled model, see Wheel Drive Speed Adjustment on page 24) 1. Raise cutting height. (see HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT on page 17) 2. Allow grass to dry. 3. Mow slower. (For self- propelled model, see Wheel Drive Speed Adjustment on page 24) GB - 34