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Lawn Edger
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol
(E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
FRENCH
Models
986102 – Edger
(SN 000101+)
986104 – Edger
(SN 000101+)
04167200A 9/13
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Lawn Edger Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 986102 – Edger (SN 000101+) 986104 – Edger (SN 000101+) The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty. L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10% d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY......4 STORAGE ..... . . 16 ASSEMBLY .
  • Page 3 6. Fill out a product registration card and Customer Note: If the dealer does not return the card to the Ariens Company or register your product, please fill out, sign, and go to www.ariens.com. return the product registration card to DISCLAIMER Gravely.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine CAUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor Failure to observe the safety or moderate injury. It may also be instructions in the manuals and used to alert against unsafe on decals could result in serious practices.
  • Page 5 Emission controls and ignition until fuel vapors components can only be adjusted by an have dissipated. Ariens Company dealer or an authorized 5. Tighten all fuel tank and engine manufacturer's service center. container caps securely. Contact your Ariens Company equipment retailer concerning emission controls and Replace faulty silencers.
  • Page 6 Operation Maintenance and storage Do not operate the engine in a confined a. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to space where dangerous carbon monoxide be sure the equipment is in safe working fumes can collect. Breathing exhaust fumes conditions.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Check Engine Oil WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 1. Fill engine crankcase with oil. See Read and understand the entire engine manual. Safety section before proceeding. Check Engine Fuel 1. Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See Tools Required Check Engine Fuel on page 7. •...

  • Page 8: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Operator Presence Control 8. Engine Shut Off Switch 2. Cutting Depth Adjuster 9. Recoil Starter 3. Cutting Angle Adjuster 10. Fuel Shut Off 4. Blade 11. Rear Wheel Height Adjuster 5. Oil Fill/Dipstick 12. Choke 6.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION Cutting Depth Adjuster WARNING: AVOID INJURY. (Figure 5) Read and understand the entire Safety section before Controls how deeply the blade cuts into proceeding. grass. 1. Pull the lever slightly to disengage the CONTROLS AND FEATURES lock pin from the bracket and then pull the lever back to raise the cutting head See Figure 4 for all controls and features and cut a shallower groove.
  • Page 10 Cutting Angle Adjuster Rear Wheel Height Adjuster (Figure 7) (Figure 7) Controls the cutting angle of the blade for Sets the rear wheel height to support the decorative edging. edger when working along curbs or other uneven terrain. 1. Push the lever forward to unlock the head and then rotate it left or right to set 1.
  • Page 11 Engine Controls Position wheel away from the blade for bevel cutting or trimming. Throttle (Figure 9) Throttle controls engine speed. 1. Set the throttle to slow (turtle) to start the unit and when traveling between work areas. 2. Set the throttle to fast (rabbit) when edging.
  • Page 12 Oil Drain Plug IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or reformulated fuels (fuels blended with (Figure 10) alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel Oil drain plug provides a convenient location system or cause performance problems. If to drain oil. any undesirable operating problems occur, use a gasoline with a lower percentage of 1.
  • Page 13 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY OPERATING EDGER 1. Release the operator presence control 1. Set the rear wheel to the appropriate lever. height and the front wheel to appropriate location on the axle for the job. 2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s position.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can WARNING: AVOID INJURY. prolong the life of unit. The following chart Read and understand the entire shows the recommended service schedule. Safety section before Refer to the maintenance instructions in the proceeding. Engine Manual for additional information. Interval Task Action...

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Blade Change (Figure 11) WARNING: Blades are sharp and can cut you. Wear sturdy gloves warning 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Oil Change 2. Place an appropriate pan under the oil drain opening, and remove oil drain plug NOTE: Follow instructions provided in the from engine. engine owner’s manual. 3. After all oil has drained, replace the 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to drain plug.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine 1. Engine start switch 1. Turn switch on. See Starting the Engine turned off. on page 13. Won’t Start 2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill engine with appropriate fuel. See engine owner’s manual for fuel type and capacity.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model 986102 986104 Description Edger Engine Subaru OHC SP170 (136) 10 (169) Displacement – in (cc) Fuel Capacity – gal. (L) .90 (3.4) .71 (2.7) Engine Oil See Engine Manual Blade 9" Blade Cutting Positions Cutting Angle 70 – 180 degrees Length –...

  • Page 19: Warranty

    ® ® Sno-Thro , Sno-Tek Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely, Parker, and Countax ® ® brand chore performing equipment (including Sno-Thro and Sno-Tek equipment) purchased on or after 1/1/2013 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 20 Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com or www.parkersweeper.com.
  • Page 21 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 22 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...

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