Manual for Compact 24 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for Compact 24 - 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: 2010-04-01

Warranty Summary

Ariens Compact 24 snow throwers are warranted for three years for personal use against defects in material and workmanship.
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Starting:

  • Check impeller and clutches.
  • Turn on fuel and choke if needed.
  • Use recoil starter or electric start if available.

Operating:

  • Select speed and direction.
  • Engage attachment and traction drive.
  • Adjust chute and deflector as needed.

Stopping:

  • Release drive levers.
  • Turn off engine and remove key.

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.
  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.
  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 not adjusted properly.
  2. Traction belt not functioning.
  3. Speed selector not adjusted properly.
  1. Repair or replace friction disc (see Friction Disc Replacement on page 30).
  2. Repair or replace traction drive belt (see Traction Drive Belt Replacement on page 26).
  3. Adjust speed selector (see Speed Selector Adjustment on page 24).
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. Auger is frozen in place.
  4. Ice or debris is obstructing auger.
  5. Attachment drive belt slipping, worn or damaged.
  1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on page 23).
  2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 27).
  3. Move unit to a warm place to thaw.
  4. With the engine off and auger disengaged, check for obstructions and remove.
  5. Adjust or replace attachment drive belt (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 27).

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.
  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.
  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 not adjusted properly.
  2. Traction belt not functioning.
  3. Speed selector not adjusted properly.
  1. Repair or replace friction disc (see Friction Disc Replacement on page 30).
  2. Repair or replace traction drive belt (see Traction Drive Belt Replacement on page 26).
  3. Adjust speed selector (see Speed Selector Adjustment on page 24).
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. Auger is frozen in place.
  4. Ice or debris is obstructing auger.
  5. Attachment drive belt slipping, worn or damaged.
  1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear Bolts on page 23).
  2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 27).
  3. Move unit to a warm place to thaw.
  4. With the engine off and auger disengaged, check for obstructions and remove.
  5. Adjust or replace attachment drive belt (see Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 27).