Ariens Pro 21- Manuals

GB - 5 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...

GB - 9 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 and that the cable rout...

GB - 10 3. Check the level of the engine crankcase oil before each use. NOTE: The engine is shipped with oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 4. Set-up mower for bagging, side discharge or mulching. See MOWER SET-UP on page 13. NOTE: The mower ships with the rear wheel...

GB - 11 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 6 for locations. Engine/Blade Control The engine/blade control must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade. Engine/blade control feature on mower stops engine and blade within 3 seconds whenever operator releases handlebar. Check this fea...

GB - 12 Front and Rear Wheels To change cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a time on each wheel to set desired height (Figure 7). NOTE: Each wheel on mower must be set at the same height for a level cut. OPTIONAL CONTROLS Primer Bulb Push the primer bulb in to add fuel for easie...

GB - 13 IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or reformulated fuels (fuels blended with alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable operating problems occur, use a gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether. Fuel Stabilizer Gasoline left in ...

GB - 14 To Side Discharge 1. Shut off unit.2. Remove grass bag.3. Install Mulchmaster plug (Figure 11).4. Remove side discharge cover and keep hardware. 5. Attach side discharge deflector to studs on mower. Make sure deflector covers discharge opening. 6. Secure with cover hardware from step 4. To M...

GB - 15 Shut Off 1. Release wheel drive control and allow unit to stop completely (self-propelled models). 2. Release engine/blade control. MOWING TIPS Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp. Do not set cutting height too low. For tall grass, mow twice. Do not mow too fast. Mow with engin...

GB - 16 CHECK ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL The engine and blade must stop within 3 seconds after releasing the control. If the engine and blade continue to run, adjust or repair control immediately. See ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT on page 21. CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL (self-propelled models) The unit mu...

GB - 17 3. Check mower blade balance. Slide mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. A balanced blade should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of mower blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until blade is balanced (Figure 13). 4. Install mower blade on unit. 5. Tighten the bolts to a to...

GB - 18 REPLACE OIL FILTER Replace oil filter every 100 hours of use or every season. 1. Change engine oil.2. Clean around filter.3. Turn filter counterclockwise to remove (Figure 14). 4. Apply a thin coat of oil onto seal of new filter. 5. Install new filter and hand tighten securely. GENERAL LUBRI...

GB - 19 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...

GB - 20 To install the drive belt: IMPORTANT: Be sure the belt seats in idler and pulley grooves with the idler touching the back (flat) side of belt. 1. Install the new belt on the transmission input pulley and idlers, route it through the belt channel, and then install the belt on the engine pulle...

GB - 22 NOTE: Before adjusting the wheel drive cable, first make sure the area around the drive components is free of dirt or debris that could prevent the transmission from engaging or disengaging properly, and then make sure the return spring is connected properly to idler arm.Adjust the wheel dri...

GB - 23 FUEL SYSTEM Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent deposits from forming in the fuel system during storage by a...

GB - 24 Wheel drive does not engage (Self-Propelled models) 1. Wheel drive control not engaged. 2. Drive belt out of position. 3. Drive belt worn or damaged. 4. Wheel drive control cable detached or broken. 5. Bearings damaged.6. Debris in gear set.7. Drive belt slips. 1. Engage wheel drive control....

GB - 25 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911271 Description Pro21 Length - in. (cm) 62.5 (158.8) Height - in. (cm) 40.6 (103.1) Width - in. (cm) 23.5 (54.6) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 125 (57.0) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - in. (cm) 1.5 – 3.63 (3.8 – 9.2) Engine, 4 cycle Kawasaki Mode...

ARIENS COMPANY GRAVELY ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NATIONAL ® | BYNORM ® | EVERRIDE ® | GREAT DANE ® Con_L&G_2010 27 Two-Year Limited Lawn and Garden Warranty This warranty statement applies only to 21-Inch Walk Behind Lawn Mowers, Wide Area Walks, AMP Wide Area Walks, Tillers, String Trimmers, Log ...

ARIENS COMPANY GRAVELY ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NATIONAL ® | BYNORM ® | EVERRIDE ® | GREAT DANE ® Con_L&G_2010 28 To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative, contact Ariens at: 655 W. Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 (920) 756 - 2141 www.ariens.com www.gravely.com Exceptions and...