Page 2 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES; The engine exhaust from this product; WARNING
3 ENGLISH 1. Throttle/Choke Control2. Mower Clutch Lever3. Parking Brake4. Clutch Pedal5. Brake Pedal6. Mower Height Lever7. Ignition Key Switch8. Speed Indicator9. Roller 10. Mower Pan11. Speed Selector12. Fuel Tank Fill13. Engine Oil Fill FRANÇAIS 1. Manette des gaz/Starter2. Embrayage de l'unité ...
Page 3 - Service Parts; TABLE OF CONTENTS
GB - 4 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Storage . . . ....
Page 4 - SAFETY ALERTS; Personal Safety Is Involved!; NOTATIONS; SAFETY
GB - 5 2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals. 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate unit unless all controls function as described in this manual. 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy....
Page 5 - DANGER! To avoid serious injury or death; ASSEMBLY SAFETY RULES; Walk Around Inspection
GB - 6 Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Stop engine and remove ignition key before servicing or leaving operator’s position for any reason. NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating parts. 3. DANGER! To avoid serious injury or death Read the operator’s manual. Allow operat...
Page 6 - Operation; Hazardous Slopes; slow
GB - 7 Wear adequate safety gear and protective gloves. Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery surfaces. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair that may get caught in rotating parts. Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate...
Page 7 - TOWING; Transport; FUEL SAFETY RULES; Battery Electrolyte First Aid
GB - 8 TOWING Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment. On slope...
Page 8 - Ignition; OPERATION
GB - 9 Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Check brake operation fr...
Page 10 - STARTING AND SHUT OFF; Electric Start; STOPPING
GB - 11 STARTING AND SHUT OFF Electric Start See Figure 1 for all Controls and Features locations. 1. Place mower unit on level ground. 2. Place Speed Selector in neutral (N). 3. Place Mower Clutch Lever in disengaged (OUT) position. 4. Depress both Brake and Clutch Pedals to prevent rolling. 5. Ins...
Page 11 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
GB - 12 Plan your cutting so that you always trim with the left side of the mower pan. Following the same pattern each time you mow the lawn can develop ridges. Change direction in mowing pattern (when possible) to prevent ridges. Generally, grass should be cut at about 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) long in t...
Page 12 - ENGINE
GB - 13 ENGINE See Figure 4. For further information on the engines, refer to the enclosed Engine Manual. Cooling Engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely around engine from Air Intake to cooling fins on cylinder head and block, to prevent overheating. Every 100 hours of operation or yearly (...
Page 14 - MOWER BLADE; Mower Pan Removal; Mower Belt; BATTERY
GB - 15 MOWER BLADE See figure 8. Regularly check mower blades for wear and that lock washer is fully compressed by hardware. 28" and 32" decks: torque cap screw to 25-30 lbf-ft (34-47 N•m). 30" decks: torque nut to 50-60 lbf-ft (68-81 N•m). When blade needs sharpening: 1. Block blade to...
Page 15 - JUMP STARTING
GB - 16 Battery Electrolyte First Aid Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid. • External Contact: Flush with water.• Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately! • Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of water. Follow with Milk of Magn...
Page 17 - After first 2 Hours of operation; ADJUSTMENTS; Clutch and Brake; • Clutch and brake adjustments are dependent upon; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GB - 18 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required due to working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris). See Engine Manuals for ...
Page 19 - Mower Pitch and Height; Rotate mower blade with Mower
GB - 20 NOTE: A wood block (about 1" square by 5" long) may be used under pan for blade measurement. Wrap block with masking tape, mark tape with cutting edge of blade and measure distance from end of block to mark(s). This method avoids errors by having to read any measurements under pan. N...
Page 20 - STORAGE
GB - 21 Anti-Scalp Rollers See figure 1 for Controls and Features. Secure rollers in middle position for average lawn mowing. 1. Use lowest roller position when mowing in higher cutting heights and rough terrain to guard against most scalping. 2. Use highest roller position when cutting at lowest cu...
Page 21 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; Problem; SERVICE PARTS
GB - 22 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Starter will not operate when the ignition key is turned to the "S" position Shift lever in gear (no spark). PTO engaged. Defective solenoid switch. Blown Fuse. Discharged battery. Loose battery cables. Defective starter. Faulty interlock switc...
Page 22 - SPECIFICATIONS
GB - 23 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 927046 927055 927056 Description RM1028 RM1332 RM1330 Length - cm (in) 159 (62.5) Height - cm (in) 99 (39) Width - cm (in) 89 (35) 99 (39) 104 (41) Actual Weight - kg(lbs) 168 (370) 170 (375) 168 (370) Battery 180 CCA Brakes Drum Steering Gear & Pinion Turning...
Page 23 - Year Limited Warranty; DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES
GB - 24 2 Year Limited Warranty Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufacturedby Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a periodof two (2) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material orworkmanship, ...
