Ariens 911214 Pro21XD- User Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

GB - 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Service...

Page 3 - DISCLAIMER; Personal Safety Is Involved!; NOTATIONS; SAFETY

GB - 3 4. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. Advise customer on adjustments. Remind customer to change oil in 4 cycle engine crankcase after first five (5) hours of operation. 5. Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize the Safety Rules. Give customer ...

Page 4 - SAFETY RULES

GB - 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 2. DANGER! KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAYDo not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or bagger is attached. 3. CAUT...

Page 8 - Figure 4; ASSEMBLY

GB - 8 CARTON CONTENTS ASSEMBLY Figure 4 1. Remove mower and handlebar from carton. 2. Install the handlebar and braces on the handlebar brackets with the hardware supplied with the unit. NOTE: Make sure the cables (connected to the handlebar) are on the left side of the unit. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: AVOI...

Page 9 - Kawasaki Engines

GB - 9 3. Install the drive cover with three hex bolts and lock washers. Make sure the plate does not pinch any cables. 4. Connect the engine/blade control cable to the engine.Route the z-bend cable end into engine shutoff lever as shown below. Insert the cable connector into the cable mounting brac...

Page 10 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES

GB - 10 1. Handlebars2. Speed Control Knob 3. Integrated Engine/Blade and Wheel Drive Control 4. Oil Fill/Dipstick5. Fuel Tank and Cap6. Air Filter7. Primer Bulb 8. Lock Pin9. Muffler and Muffler Guard 10. Mulch Cover 11. Cutting Height Levers 12. Grass Bag13. Rear Door14. Recoil Starter Handle15. S...

Page 11 - Recoil Starter Handle; OPERATION

GB - 11 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 7 for locations. Engine/Blade Control The engine/blade control must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade. NOTE: Pivot the engine/blade control into position. Do not pull back toward the operator while starting the engine or the wheel dr...

Page 12 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; Front Wheel; Rear Wheel

GB - 12 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Front Wheel Remove the lock pin from the left front wheel and then remove the wheels and axle from the unit. Install the wheels and axle at the desired cutting height, and then secure them in place with the lock pin. DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating blade.ALWAYS s...

Page 14 - OPTIONAL CONTROLS; Primer Bulb; FILLING THE FUEL TANK

GB - 14 OPTIONAL CONTROLS Primer Bulb Push the primer bulb in to add fuel for easier engine start. Wheel Drive Control (self-propelled models) NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel drive to propel unit.To drive forward: Slowly pull the wheel drive control toward you until you reach a comfortable gr...

Page 15 - To Mulch

GB - 15 To Bag 1. Shut off unit.2. Install side discharge cover (Figure 14).3. Lift rear door.4. Hook grass bag frame on mounting flange. 5. Lower rear door. If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame to lock in position. There should be no openings between bag and mounting surface after installing ...

Page 16 - Manual Start

GB - 16 EMERGENCY STOPPING To stop the mower in an emergency: 1. Release the engine/blade control.2. Release the wheel drive control (self- propelled models). 3. Allow all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position. STARTING AND SHUT OFF See Figure 7 for all Controls and Features.NOTE: ...

Page 17 - MAINTENANCE

GB - 17 Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine require service, contact an Ariens Dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Some working condition...

Page 18 - Sharpen the Mower Blades

GB - 18 3. Remove bolt, lock washer, flat washer and blade from shaft. To install blade: 1. Replace blade, flat washer, lock washer and bolt on shaft. 2. Torque bolt to 37.5 - 50 lbf-ft (51-68 N•m) (bolt should fully compress lock washer). 3. Connect spark plug wire. Sharpen the Mower Blades 1. Remo...

Page 20 - To remove drive belt:; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

GB - 20 SERVICE POSITION Put unit into service position for easy access to underneath the deck. 1. Place unit on a flat, level surface.2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely. 4. Tip unit onto right sid...

Page 22 - Cleaning; STORAGE

GB - 22 To adjust: 1. Move the wheel drive cable adjuster up or down the handlebar. See Figure 24.To increase traction and speed, move the cable adjuster down the handlebar. To decrease traction and speed, move the cable adjuster up the handlebar. 2. Check the adjustment and readjust as needed. IMPO...

Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM

GB - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start 1. Fuel tank empty or low. 2. Fuel shutoff valve closed.3. Spark plug wire loose or off.4. Engine/Blade control cable detached, broken, or not adjusted properly. 1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if necessary. 2. Open fuel ...

Page 25 - SPECIFICATIONS

GB - 25 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911207 911214 Description Pro21XD Pro21XDCARB Length - in. (cm) 62.5 (158.8) 62.5 (158.8) Height - in. (cm) 40.6 (103.1) 40.6 (103.1) Width - in. (cm) 23.5 (60.0) 23.5 (60.0) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 135 (61.2) 135 (61.2) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3...

Ariens 911214 Pro21XD- User Manual

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