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Manual Ariens 911413

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Page 4 - SAFETY

GB - 4 SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean: Attention!Personal Safety Is Involved!Become Alert! Obey The Message! The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are used on decals and in this manual.Read and understand all safety messages....

Page 5 - Dismemberment Hazard

GB - 5 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 02988100 07800404 05365900 + 1 Figure 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 1. DANGER! DANGER! Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating unit. 1.1 Disme...

Page 6 - Discharge Hazard

GB - 6 1.2 Discharge Hazard Discharge Hazard – NEVER direct discharge toward people, pets or property. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Keep children and others away from unit while unit is in operation. Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or entire bagger is attac...

Page 10 - ASSEMBLY

GB - 10 CARTON CONTENTS ASSEMBLY 1. Remove all packing materials and straps from unit. 2. Remove lower pair of nuts and bolts from the handlebars. 3. Rotate the handlebar into the operating position. 4. Replace the nuts removed in step 2 and then tighten. 5. Rotate emission component shelf to horizo...

Page 12 - CONTROLS AND FEATURES

GB - 12 1. PTO Clutch Lever2. Parking Brake Release Lever3. Forward Drive Control 4. Reverse Drive Control 5. Handlebars6. Fuel Tank and Cap7. Height Adjustment Spacers 8. Muffler9. Oil Fill/Dipstick 10. Air Filter 11. Fuel Filter 12. Belt Cover13. Ignition Key14. Safety Start Switch15. Throttle/Cho...

Page 13 - OPERATION; Cutting Height Settings Chart

GB - 13 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 6 for locations. Parking Brake Lever (Right Hand Lever) Hold the parking brake lever against the handlebar to release the wheel lock pin and operate the unit.Release the parking brake lever to engage wheel lock pin and prevent the unit from rolling forward or...

Page 15 - FILLING THE FUEL TANK

GB - 15 Forward Drive Control (Lower Right Hand Control) NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel drive to propel unit.To drive forward:Hold the parking brake lever against the handlebar and slowly squeeze and hold the forward drive control. Hold the forward drive control against the handlebar for fas...

Page 16 - GASOLINE; Fuel Stabilizer; EMERGENCY STOPPING; Electric Start; Shut Off

GB - 16 GASOLINE IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that meets the following guidelines: • Clean, fresh gasoline. • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use may require a different octane. Consult your engine manual. • Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl ...

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 To install blade: 1. Install mower blades on mower deck with mounting hardware. 2. Torque 5/8-inch nut to 92 to 130 lbf-ft (125 to 176 N•m). 3. Connect spark plug wire. Sharpen the Mower Blades 1. Remove mower blade from unit. Discard mower blade if: • More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is...

Page 20 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

GB - 20 PTO CLUTCH 1. Test the PTO clutch adjustment. With the clutch disengaged, the blade brake pad should touch the upper pulley.With the clutch engaged, the blade brake pad should not touch the upper pulley and the deck belt should be under tension. 2. Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster u...

Page 21 - BELT REPLACEMENT

GB - 21 BELT REPLACEMENT Wheel Drive Belts 1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool. 2. Raise and support the rear of the unit.3. Remove the rear cover and disconnect the neutral return springs from the spring anchors. 4. Remove the idler arm from the trans...

Page 22 - PTO Belt; Deck Belt; REPLACING MOWER BLADE

GB - 22 PTO Belt 1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool. 2. Remove the two drive belts from engine pulley. See Wheel Drive Belts on page 21. 3. Remove the belt cover from the deck.4. Disconnect the two idler springs from the spring anchors. NOTE: Do not r...

Page 23 - SERVICING THE BATTERY; Install

GB - 23 SERVICING THE BATTERY NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals. NOTE: Unit may be equipped with a U1 style battery and cover or a sealed glass mat battery with boot terminal. U1 Battery Removal and Installati...

Page 25 - Charging the Battery

GB - 25 Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables (Figure 18 or Figure 19) 1. Remove the battery cover (if equipped).2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable. 3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (–) terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a wire brush and rinse with a weak baking...

Page 26 - STORAGE; TROUBLESHOOTING

GB - 26 IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high- pressure water or store unit outdoors. Store mower in a cool, dry, protected location. Cleaning NOTE: Allow unit to cool before cleaning. Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pressure water. Brush off dirt and debris from all surfaces. Touch up ...

Page 27 - SERVICE PARTS

GB - 27 Cut is poor 1. Deck is clogged with grass. 2. Blades are dull.3. Cutting wet grass.4. Cutting too low. 5. PTO belt is slipping. 1. Clean the deck cutting chamber. 2. Sharpen or replace blades.3. Wait for grass to dry.4. Raise cutting height and cut grass in two or more passes. 5. Adjust or r...