Ariens 936034-1540 - Manuals

Page 2 - WARNING; CONTROLS AND FEATURES; Figure 1

2 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING ENGLISH 1. Fuel Tank Fill2. Brake Pedal3. Attachment Lift Lever4. Throttle (936034)5. Head Light Switch6. Ignition/Key Switch7. PTO Switch8. H...

Page 3 - Service Parts; TABLE OF CONTENTS

GB - 3 QWEA Controls & Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 4 - SAFETY ALERTS; Personal Safety Is Involved!; NOTATIONS; SAFETY

GB - 4 NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, call 1-800-678-5443 or go to www.ariens.com on the internet. 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 m...

Page 5 - SAFETY RULES

GB - 5 Turn machine off when children are in the area. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision. Never carry children. Never carry riders. Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade. Go up and down slopes, not across. If machine stop...

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; OPERATION

GB - 8 Tools Required • Needle nose pliers • Open-end wrench: 3/8 in., 7/16 in., 1/2 in., and 9/16 in. or adjustable wrench • Phillips screwdriver • Tire gauge Package Contents Check Tire Pressure See Specifications on page 18. Install Deck (936036) See Mower Deck Removal and Installation on page 12...

Page 11 - Filling Fuel Tank; Clean Battery; MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Safety

GB - 11 MOVING THE UNIT MANUALLY IMPORTANT: DO NOT push or pull (tow) tractor with another vehicle. Transmission damage will occur. Use truck or trailer when transporting. 1. Stop engine. 2. Pull bypass lever rearward and lock in slot to disengage transmission. 3. Release parking brake. 4. Push unit...

Page 12 - MOWER BLADES; To Remove and Install Mower Blade:; Replacing Mower Drive Belt; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

GB - 12 MOWER BLADES Check mower blades for wear every 25 hours of operation. Ensure blade hardware is tightened to 50-60 lbf-ft (68-81 N•m). Check blade for nicks and dull cutting edges. Sharpen if necessary. Check blade for rounded or broken ends, thinned metal or other damage. Replace if necessar...

Page 13 - Specifications; Level Mower Mower Deck; ANTISCALP ROLLER ADJUSTMENT

GB - 13 LEVEL AND ADJUST PITCH OF MOWER DECK Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see Specifications on page 18). Level Mower Mower Deck 1. Place mower deck in highest position. 2. With mower blades in line with discharge chute, measure the distance from mo...

Page 14 - REPLACING MOWER DRIVE BELT

GB - 14 IMPORTANT: Antiscalp rollers prevent lawn scalping. DO NOT use antiscalp rollers to set cutting height. Adjust antiscalp rollers to same height as mower blade or higher. Adjust all antiscalp rollers to same height. NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air p...

Page 15 - Battery Electrolyte First Aid

GB - 15 STEERING ADJUSTMENT If steering system feels loose, ensure hardware is tight and check wear points for excessive wear. Replace parts as needed. If tractor wanders or excessive tire wear develops, toe-in should be checked. Front of wheels should be 1/16 in. to 1/8 in. (2 to 3 mm) closer toget...

Page 16 - Short Term Storage; STORAGE

GB - 16 IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information provided on battery by battery manufacturer. Contact battery manufacturer for extensive instructions to charge battery. Charging Battery 1. Place unit in service position. 2. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery first, then positive (+) cable. 3. Lo...

Page 17 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM; (see Charging Battery; Engine stops; ACCESSORIES

GB - 17 To obtain a complete parts manual, find your model and serial number. Then go to www.ariens.com or call 1-800-678-5443. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not crank/start 1. PTO is engaged. 2. Brake not engaged. 3. Discharged battery. 4. Loose battery cables. 5. Fu...

Page 18 - SPECIFICATIONS

GB - 18 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 936034 936036 Description 1540 2548 Length - in (cm) 66.5 (169) Height - in (cm) 42.5 (108) Width - in (cm) 53 (135) 58 (147) Wheel Base - in (cm) 46 (117) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 482 (218) 553 (251) Battery 12 Volt 290 CCA. Brakes Disc Steering Gear Turning Radi...

Page 19 - Year Limited Warranty; DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES

GB - 19 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, ...