Specifications

GB - 32
Engine runs unevenly Electrical connections are loose. Inspect and repair electrical connections.
Engine cooling fins are plugged. Allow engine to cool. Clean cooling fins with
high pressure air.
Throttle cable is sticking. Clean and oil throttle cable. Replace worn or
damaged cable.
Choke cable is sticking. Clean and oil choke cable. Replace worn or
damaged cable.
Fuel is stale or dirty. Replace fuel with new fuel.
Fuel line or filter are plugged. Clean fuel line. Replace fuel filter.
Fuel type is incorrect. Refer to engine manual.
Fuel leaks into the crankcase. Clean or replace fouled spark plugs.
Verify that choke is not stuck on.
Spark plug wires defective. Replace spark plug wires.
Spark plug is defective. Replace spark plugs.
Spark plug is fouled. Clean spark plugs or replace.
Carburetor is not adjusted correctly. See your Ariens dealer.
Air cleaner is plugged. Replace air cleaner.
Engine starts in gear Neutral switch is adjusted incorrectly. Adjust neutral switch to be engaged with shift
selector in neutral.
Shifter link is out of adjustment. With shift selector in neutral, adjust shifter link
at engine to be in neutral position.
Engine stops running Fuel tank is empty. Refill fuel tank. See Filling Fuel Tank on
page 23.
Spark plug wires defective. Replace spark plug wires.
Ignition switch is defective. Replace ignition switch.
Battery is worn out or defective. Replace battery.
Crankshaft is broke. See your Ariens dealer.
Shift Selector is malfunctioning Foot feed throttle spring is loose or broken. Reattach disconnected foot feed spring.
Replace defective spring.
Throttle cable is sticking. Clean and oil throttle cable. Replace worn or
damaged cable.
Engine idle return spring is loose or broken. Reattach disconnected engine idle spring.
Replace defective spring.
Engine idle set too high. See your Ariens dealer
Governor spring is loose or broken. Reattach disconnected governor spring.
Replace defective spring.
Drive Clutch does not disengaged. Clean drive clutch by blowing air through it.
Shift selector jumps out of gear. With shift selector in neutral, adjust shifter link
at engine to be in neutral position.
Parking brake doesn’t work Parking brake cable is not adjusted correctly. Adjust parking brake cable at the caliper.
Parking brake cable is broken. Replace parking brake cable.
Parking brake cable is jammed with debris. Clean debris from parking brake cable.
Starter cranks slowly Battery power is low. Recharge battery.
Battery connections are loose or corroded. Clean and tighten battery connections.
Battery is worn out or defective. Replace battery.
Harness connections are loose. Inspect and connect harness connections.
Harness pin connections are bent. Straighten harness pins.
Harness is defective. Replace harness.
Ignition switch is defective. Replace ignition switch.
Starter is defective. Replace starter.
Engine oil is too heavy. Refer to engine manual for suggested grades.
Symptoms Probable Causes Suggested Remedies