Manual for Deluxe 28 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for Deluxe 28 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: Ariens

Category: Snow Blower

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:42 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2013-07-01

Warranty Summary

Ariens warrants the Ariens Deluxe 28 snowblower to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 3 years for consumer use.
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Basic Operation Steps:

  • Start the engine following the starting instructions.
  • Select the desired speed using the speed selector.
  • Engage the attachment clutch lever to activate the auger and impeller.
  • Engage the traction drive clutch lever to move the snow blower forward.
  • Use the discharge chute controls to direct the snow stream.
  • To stop, release both clutch levers and turn off the engine.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Probable Cause Correction
Engine will not crank/start. 1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Build up of dirt and residue around governor/carburetor.
4. Key Switch not in run position.
5. Electric starter not functioning.		 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 20).
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Clean area around governor/carburetor.
4. Put Key Switch into run position.
5. Check for a bad starter or connections.
Engine stops. 1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Mechanical jam in blower rake or impeller.
4. Polluted fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Plugged fuel cap vent.		 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 20).
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Turn off engine, remove key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Check for and remove obstruction and repair before restart.
4. Replace with clean fuel.
5. Replace or clean spark plug.
6. Replace fuel cap.
Engine problems. 1. See Engine Manual. 1. See Engine Manual.
Does not operate in Forward / Reverse. 1. Friction disc worn out.
2. Traction belt not functioning.
3. Speed selector not adjusted properly.		 1. Repair or replace friction disc. See Friction Disc Replacement on page 33.
2. Repair or replace traction drive belt. See Traction Drive Belt Replacement on page 32.
3. Adjust speed selector. See Speed Selector Adjustment on page 29.
Small rubber beads collect in frame 1. Friction disc wear. 1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks or large pieces of rubber mean friction disc should be checked and replaced as necessary.
Unit throws snow poorly or does not throw snow. 1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake not adjusted properly.
3. Impeller is frozen in place.
4. Ice or debris is obstructing auger.
5. Attachment drive belts slipping, worn or damaged.		 1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on page 27)
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29)
3. Move unit to a warm place to thaw.
4. With the engine off and auger disengaged, check for obstructions and remove.
5. To adjust belts see (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29) To replace belts see Attachment Drive Belt Replacement on page 31.
Unit runs briefly then stops. 1. A build up of fumes in the fuel tank is creating too much pressure in the fuel tank. 1. Carefully loosen the cap to the fuel tank.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Probable Cause Correction
Engine will not crank/start. 1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Build up of dirt and residue around governor/carburetor.
4. Key Switch not in run position.
5. Electric starter not functioning.		 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 20).
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Clean area around governor/carburetor.
4. Put Key Switch into run position.
5. Check for a bad starter or connections.
Engine stops. 1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Mechanical jam in blower rake or impeller.
4. Polluted fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Plugged fuel cap vent.		 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 20).
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Turn off engine, remove key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Check for and remove obstruction and repair before restart.
4. Replace with clean fuel.
5. Replace or clean spark plug.
6. Replace fuel cap.
Engine problems. 1. See Engine Manual. 1. See Engine Manual.
Does not operate in Forward / Reverse. 1. Friction disc worn out.
2. Traction belt not functioning.
3. Speed selector not adjusted properly.		 1. Repair or replace friction disc. See Friction Disc Replacement on page 33.
2. Repair or replace traction drive belt. See Traction Drive Belt Replacement on page 32.
3. Adjust speed selector. See Speed Selector Adjustment on page 29.
Small rubber beads collect in frame 1. Friction disc wear. 1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks or large pieces of rubber mean friction disc should be checked and replaced as necessary.
Unit throws snow poorly or does not throw snow. 1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake not adjusted properly.
3. Impeller is frozen in place.
4. Ice or debris is obstructing auger.
5. Attachment drive belts slipping, worn or damaged.		 1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on page 27)
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29)
3. Move unit to a warm place to thaw.
4. With the engine off and auger disengaged, check for obstructions and remove.
5. To adjust belts see (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29) To replace belts see Attachment Drive Belt Replacement on page 31.
Unit runs briefly then stops. 1. A build up of fumes in the fuel tank is creating too much pressure in the fuel tank. 1. Carefully loosen the cap to the fuel tank.