Ariens String Trimmer- Manuals

GB - 7 Tools Required • 1/2" Wrench • Needle Nose Pliers Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Push unit from container onto a level surface. Assemble Handlebars 1. Rotate handlebars into the operating position and secure with the bolts and lock nuts. 2. C...

GB - 8 1. Operator Presence Control2. Cutting Depth Adjuster3. Cutting Angle Adjuster4. Blade5. Oil Fill/Dipstick6. Front Wheel Adjuster7. Oil Drain Plug 8. Engine Shut Off Switch9. Recoil Starter 10. Fuel Shut Off 11. Rear Wheel Height Adjuster 12. Choke13. Throttle CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1...

GB - 9 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See figure 4 for all controls and features locations. Operator Presence Control Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for repairs. Engine must not start wit...

GB - 10 Cutting Angle Adjuster Controls the cutting angle of the blade for decorative edging. 1. Push the lever forward to unlock the head and then rotate it left or right to set the desired edging angle. NOTE: The head pivots from about 70 degrees to 180 degrees. IMPORTANT: Make sure the front whee...

GB - 11 Front Wheel Adjuster Positions the front wheel on the axle to balance the unit when working along curbs or other uneven terrain. NOTE: Make sure the front wheel rolls on the work surface. IMPORTANT: Make sure the cutting blade will not contact wheel before starting the engine. 1. With the en...

GB - 12 Oil Drain Plug Oil drain plug provides a convenient location to drain oil. 1. Place a pan under the opening in the unit frame, remove the plug, remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and allow the oil to drain completely. 2. Replace the plug and then fill engine with appropriate engine oil for you...

GB - 13 TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS shut off engine, and close fuel shut-off valve or drain fuel when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not tie down by linkages, guards, cables or other parts that may be damaged. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Whenever possible keep the wheels o...

GB - 14 Blade Change 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool. Make sure the engine shut off switch is in the off position. 2. Block the blade with a wooden block.3. Remove the mounting hardware and blade from the unit. 4. Install the new blade with the original mounti...

GB - 15 Oil Change NOTE: Follow instructions provided in the engine owner’s manual. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool. Make sure the engine shut off switch is in the off position. 2. Place an appropriate pan under the oil drain opening, and remove oil drain plug...

GB - 16 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Won’t Start 1. Engine start switch turned off. 2. Fuel tank empty. 3. Blade engaged. 1. Turn switch on. See Starting the Engine on page 12. 2. Fill engine with appropriate fuel. See engine owner’s manual for fuel type and capacity. 3. ...

GB - 17 SPECIFICATIONS Model 986101 Description Edger Engine Subaru OHC SP170 Displacement - in 3 (cc) 10 (169) Fuel Capacity - gal. (L) .90 (3.4) Engine Oil - oz. (L) 20 (0.60) See Engine Manual for Type Blade 9" Blade Cutting Positions 4 Cutting Angle 70 - 180 degrees Length- in. (cm) 44.75 (1...

ARIENS COMPANY GRAVELY ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NATIONAL ® MOWER | BYNORM ® | EVERRIDE ® | GREAT DANE ® 2YRCON-200818 of 19 Two-Year Limited Lawn and Garden Walk Behind Warranty This warranty statement applies only to 21-Inch Walk Behind Lawn Mowers, Wide Area Walks, Super Striper Mowers, Tillers, St...

ARIENS COMPANY GRAVELY ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NATIONAL ® | BYNORM ® | EVERRIDE ® | GREAT DANE ® Con_Walk_200819 of 19 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Engines and engine accessories are covered only by the engine manufacturer’s warranty and are not covered by this warranty. • Parts...