ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
Poor compression
PROBLEM
CORRECTION
Excessive Fuel
Consumption
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Use fuel recommended in manufacturer’s manual
Lubricate or replace
Incorrect grade of fuel
Sticking throttle/restricted movement
Leaking cylinder head gasket
Worn oil pump
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Use oil recommended in manufacturer’s manual
Repair or replace spring
Worn cylinder bores
Pitted valve stems and seats
Broken, worn, or sticking piston rings
Incorrect grade of lubricating oil
Pressure relief valve sticking closed
Incorrect grade of fuel
High Oil Pressure
Knocking
Use fuel recommended in manufacturer’s manual
Allow to cool; determine cause
Overheating
Sticking valves
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Adjust per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Replace per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Remove obstruction
Worn cylinder bores
Broken, worn, or sticking piston rings
Worn or damaged bearings
Incorrect piston height
Broken valve spring
Loss of Power or System Blocked fuel feed line
Poor compression
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Remove obstruction
Blocked fuel tank vent
Incorrect grade of fuel
Use fuel recommended in manufacturer’s manual
Lubricate or replace
Sticking throttle/restricted movement
Leaking cylinder head gasket
Overheating
Replace per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Allow to cool; determine cause
Worn cylinder bores
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Check connections to electric start (if applicable)
Replace per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Use oil recommended in manufacturer’s manual
Use oil recommended in manufacturer’s manual
Replace per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Refill with oil
Pitted valve stems and seats
Broken, worn, or sticking piston rings
Bad electrical connection
Faulty starter motor (if applicable)
Incorrect grade of lubricating oil
Incorrect grade of lubricating oil
Worn or damaged bearings
Insufficient oil in sump
Low Cranking Power
Low Oil Pressure
Oil pump worn
Replace per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Replace per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Allow to cool; determine cause
Misfiring
Poor compression
Leaking cylinder head gasket
Overheating
Incorrect tappet adjustment
Sticking valves
Adjust per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Repair per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Adjust per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Replace per instructions in manufacturer’s manual
Pitted valves and seats
Incorrect valve timing
Overheating
Leaking cylinder head gasket
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| Categories | Ariens Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Ariens 932045, Ariens 932046, Ariens 932047, Ariens 932048, Ariens 932311, Ariens 932312 |
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| Document Type | Service Manual |
| Language | English |
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