TROUBLESHOOTING. Ariens String Trimmer, Precision Edge 986101

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE

Engine

Won’t Start

1. Engine start switch turned off.

2. Fuel tank empty.

3. Blade engaged.

Blade Won’t

Rotate

Wheels

Squeak

Front Wheel

Does Not

Slide

1. Loose or damaged belt.

2. Seized bearings.

3. Sliding shaft seized.

1. Bushings dry.

1. Front wheel bushings dry.

CORRECTION

1. Turn switch on. See Starting the Engine on page 12.

2. Fill engine with appropriate fuel. See engine owner’s manual for fuel type and capacity.

3. The cutting depth adjuster is out of the

neutral position. See Cutting Depth

Adjuster on page 9.

1. Replace belt.

2. Replace blade bearings.

3. Lubricate the sliding pivot shaft.

1. Lubricate the wheel bushings with a light oil.

1. Lubricate the wheel bushings with a light oil.

SERVICE PARTS

See your authorized Ariens dealer for

Genuine OEM service parts.

Part No.

Qty

03789800 1 Blade

07200507 1 Belt

Description

20020001 1 Spark Plug

20020002 1 Air Filter

00592900 1 Gas Stabilizer (4 oz.)

07100739 1 Front/Rear Wheel

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