Ariens 985115, 985117, 985119, 985114 manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starter will not

1.

Fwd-Rev lever in “FORWARD”

1.

Place Fwd-Rev lever in neutral position.

operate when

 

position.

2.

Disengage PTO.

ignition key is

2.

PTO engaged.

3.

Clean and tighten battery connections.

turned to “S”

 

 

3.

Loose battery cable(s).

4.

Replace fuse.

position.

4.

Blown fuse.

 

5.

Charge battery.

 

 

 

 

5.

Discharged battery.

6.

Replace. Call your dealer.

 

 

 

 

6.

Defective solenoid switch.

7.

Replace starter. Call your dealer.

 

 

 

 

7.

Defective starter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solenoid

1.

Discharged battery.

1.

Charge the battery. See Maintenance.

switch clicks

2.

Loose battery cable.

2.

Clean and tighten battery connections.

but starter will

3.

Defective starter.

3.

Replace starter. Call your dealer.

not operate

 

 

 

 

when ignition

 

 

 

 

is turned to

 

 

 

 

“S” position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starter

1.

Fuel tank empty.

1.

Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel.

operates but

2.

Fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank

2.

Turn fuel shut-off valve on.

engine will not

 

turned off.

3.

Replace relay. Call your dealer.

start when

 

 

3.

Relay defective.

4.

See Engine Manual.

ignition switch

4.

Engine failure.

is turned to

 

 

“S” position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine starts

1.

Engine choke in “ON” position.

1.

Move engine choke to "OFF".

but runs

2.

Restricted air cleaner element.

2.

Clean air cleaner. See engine manual.

roughly.

3.

Restricted fuel cap vent.

3.

Clear obstruction from fuel cap vent.

 

 

4.

Engine carburetor malfunction.

4.

See Engine Manual.

 

5.

Engine electrical system trouble.

5.

See Engine Manual.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine stops

1.

Operator presence handle not

1.

Press and hold at least one operator

when PTO or

 

pressed.

 

presence control.

Fwd-Rev is

2.

Operator presence handle out of

2.

Call your dealer.

engaged.

 

adjustment.

3.

Replace switch. Call your dealer.

 

 

 

 

3.

Faulty switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tractor will

1.

Gear shift lever in “NEUTRAL”

1.

Place gear shift lever in Hi or Low position.

not move

 

position.

2.

Place range shift lever in Hi or Low position.

when the

2.

Range shift handle in "NEUTRAL”

3.

Adjust Fwd-Rev clutch. See Adjustments or

direction

 

position.

 

 

call your dealer.

control lever is

 

 

 

3.

Fwd-Rev clutch needs adjustment.

4.

Call your dealer.

moved to

4.

Internal transmission damage.

"FORWARD"

 

 

or

 

 

 

 

"REVERSE."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Professional 2-Wheel Tractor Controls and Features EnglishTable of Contents IntroductionSafety Safety AlertsNotations Practices and LawsSafety Decals and Locations To Avoid Injury or DeathSafety Rules Safety FirstPage Remove Unit from Carton AssemblyTools Required Assembly Install Hubs and WheelsInstall Kick Stand Position HandlebarInstall Attachments Charge BatteryCheck Safety Interlock System Connect Gear Shift and Directional Control RodsControls and Features Safety Interlock SystemOperation Gear Shift LeverTo Start and Shut OFF Engine Fill Fuel TankTo Stop in AN Emergency Using the PTO To Operate UnitParking To Transport UnitMaintenance Maintenance Schedule Terminals Service BatteryBattery Electrolyte First Aid Service and Adjustments FORWARD-REVERSE ClutchHI/LOW Gear Clutch PTO BrakeSlip Clutch Storage Steering Brake Adjustment OptionalTo Put The Tractor Into Service Troubleshooting Accessories AttachmentsService Parts SpecificationsYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of Further WarrantyGravely