Specifications
GB - 16
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine 
Won’t Start
1. Engine start switch 
turned off.
2. Fuel tank empty.
3. Blade engaged.
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. 
Blade Won’t 
Rotate
1. Loose or damaged 
belt.
2. Seized bearings.
3. Sliding shaft 
seized.
1. Replace belt.
2. Replace blade bearings.
3. Lubricate the sliding pivot shaft.
Wheels 
Squeak
1. Bushings dry. 1. Lubricate the wheel bushings with a light 
oil.
Front Wheel 
Does Not 
Slide
1. Front wheel 
bushings dry.
1. Lubricate the wheel bushings with a light 
oil.
SERVICE PARTS
See your authorized Ariens dealer for 
Genuine OEM service parts.
Part No. Qty Description
03789800 1 Blade
07200507 1 Belt
20020001 1 Spark Plug
20020002 1 Air Filter
00592900 1 Gas Stabilizer (4 oz.)
07100739 1 Front/Rear Wheel










