STORAGE

UNIT

WARNING: FLAMMABLE FUEL and its EXPLOSIVE VAPORS can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel in the fuel tank where any ignition sources are present. Drain fuel outdoors away from any ignition source. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Only use approved fuel containers.

Run with auger clutch engaged a few minutes after each use to free unit of any loose or melting snow.

Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage. Order any parts required and make necessary repairs to avoid delays when beginning use again.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and know unit is in safe working condition.

ENGINE

When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove all fuel from tank and carburetor (run dry). Refer to Engine Manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will

1.

Ignition switch not in "RUN" position.

1.

Turn key to "RUN" position.

not crank

2.

Bad starter or wire connection.

2.

Check connections. See your Dealer.

 

3.

Electrical problem

3.

Check wiring for wear, damage or poor

 

 

 

 

connections. See your Dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine will

1.

Ignition switch not in "RUN" position.

1.

Turn key to "RUN" position.

not start

2.

Bad starter or wire connection.

2.

Check connections. See your Dealer.

 

3.

Engine ignition problem.

3.

See Engine Manual.

 

4.

Fuel tank is empty.

4.

Fill tank with properly mixed fuel. Prime

 

 

 

 

engine, set choke for easier start.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine stops

1.

Improperly mixed or contaminated

1.

Use only clean, properly mixed fuel. If

 

 

fuel.

 

necessary, drain tank and refill with new fuel

 

2.

No spark.

 

mixture.

 

 

 

2.

Check spark plug and connecting wire.

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge

1.

Chute gears are frozen.

1.

Move unit to a warm area to thaw.

chute will not

 

 

 

 

turn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger will not

1.

Auger is frozen in place.

1.

Move unit to a warm area to thaw.

turn or throw

2.

Ice or debris is obstructing auger.

2.

With engine off, and auger disengaged,

snow

3.

Auger control cable out of

 

check for obstructions and remove.

 

 

adjustment

3.

Adjust cable. See Service and Adjustments.

 

4.

Drive belt slipping; idler out of

4.

Adjust idler. See Service and Adjustments.

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ariens 938016 - 522 manual Storage, Troubleshooting, Unit, Engine

938016 - 522 specifications

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