Maintenance; Storage; Operating Tips; Troubleshooting - Ariens 892025 Owner/Operator And Parts Manual

OPERATING TIPS

• Cut grass when it is dry.
• Cut grass in two passes when cutting thick, long, or
wet grass. Make the first cut higher than desired.
Make the second cut at desired height.
• Always use full throttle when bagging.
• Adjust ground speed as needed to allow the bagger
to pick up debris.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Ariens/Gravely Dealers will provide any service or
adjustments which may be required to keep your unit
operating at peak efficiency.
Interval Task
Check Ensure counterweights are
Counter- installed and securely fastened.
weights
Check Ensure hose is securely
Hose fastened to cover assembly and
blower assembly.
Check Ensure grass bagger baskets
grass are installed, and bagger cover
bagger is closed and securely latched.
baskets
Each
Check Ensure all hardware is tight. Pay
Use
Fasteners special attention to the guards
and safety shields.
Inspect Inspect bagger parts for holes,
Bagger abrasions, or structural damage.
Parts Replace any worn or damaged
parts with Ariens/Gravely service
parts.
Clean Unit Clear away debris under belt
cover, in blower assembly, in
tube, and in cover assembly.
10 Hours Check Check V-belt for wear; replace if
or Every V-belt worn or damaged.
Season
Action
20

STORAGE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure
water. DO NOT store unit outdoors.
Clean plastic surfaces with sponge and mild detergent.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Clear away debris under belt cover, in blower assembly,
in tube, and in cover assembly before storing.
Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. from unit.
Store in a clean, dry area.
Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Inspect
moving parts for damage and wear.
Touch up all rusted or chipped painted surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Probable Cause
1. Air flow is
restricted.
Airflow
indicator
points
straight
up.
1. The grass bagger
baskets are full.
Bagger
fails to
pickup
grass or
2. Bagger is
leaves.
clogged.
Blower 1. Blower assembly
clogged.
assembly
stops or
slows.
2. Worn or
damaged V-belt

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number
Description
Serial Number
Added Length to Unit
Correction
1. The grass bagger
baskets are full
Emptying
(see
Grass Bagger
Baskets
on
page 19).
2. The bagger is
clogged (see
Unclogging
Bagger
on
page 19).
1. Empty grass
bagger baskets
Emptying
(see
Grass Bagger
Baskets
on
page 19).
2. Unclog bagger
Unclogging
(see
Bagger
on
page 19).
1. Unclog bagger
Unclogging
(see
Bagger
on
page 19).
2. Replace V-belt.
892025
Bagger
000101 and up
19 in. (48.3 cm)