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Wide Area Walk Mower Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 911413 – WAW 34 04081400A 11/10 ENGLISH Printed in USA FRENCH...
English may be obtained from your Dealer. Visit your dealer or ENGINE MANUAL www.ariens.com for a list of languages available for your The engine on this unit is covered by a equipment. separate manual specific to the engine. This...
• Record Engine Model & Serial numbers 2. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration here: Card and return the card to Ariens. 3. Explain Ariens Limited Warranty Policy. 4. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. Advise customer on PRODUCT REGISTRATION adjustments.
SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY WARNING: This cutting machine HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not is capable of amputating hands avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or and feet and throwing objects. moderate injury. It may also be Failure to observe the safety used to alert against unsafe instructions in the manuals and practices.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. 05365400A Figure 2 1. DANGER! Do not operate mower unless TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH guards are in operating position or entire bagger is attached.
Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. 3. DANGER! ROTATING PARTS Contact your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.
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NEVER operate mower barefoot or when Check grass bag for wear, damage, and/or wearing open sandals or canvas shoes. deterioration. Replace only with Ariens NEVER wear loose clothes, long hair or original equipment replacement parts for jewelry that may get caught in rotating parts.
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Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. must be maintained in effective working order Contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause by the operator. See your Ariens Dealer or severe chemical burns. engine manufacturer’s service center. ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are gear near battery.
An extension spring, when extended, stores Use only accessories which have been energy and can be dangerous. Always use approved by Ariens and are properly tools specifically designed for installing or installed. removing an extension spring. Always Use only accessories or attachments that are compress or extend springs slowly.
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ASSEMBLY 6. Check engine crankcase oil level. See engine manual. 1. Remove all packing materials and straps 7. Connect the battery ground cable (–) to from unit. the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove lower pair of nuts and bolts 8. Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! (See from the handlebars.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 05365400A Figure 6 1. PTO Clutch Lever 2. Parking Brake Release Lever 3. Forward Drive Control 4. Reverse Drive Control 5. Handlebars 6. Fuel Tank and Cap 7. Height Adjustment Spacers 8. Muffler 9. Oil Fill/Dipstick 10. Air Filter 11.
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES PTO Disengaged: Mower blades See Figure 6 for locations. stop rotating. WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual. PTO Engaged: Hold down the lock lever and then hold clutch lever CAUTION: AVOID INJURY.
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Lock Pin Remove the spacers from the stack. Flats Spacers Secure spacers above the Figure 7 caster arm with the lock pin. Align the open ends of the spacers with the flats on the caster spindle and remove the spacers one at a time until enough are left at the bottom for the desired cutting height.
Forward Drive Control (Lower Right Hand Control) Reverse Drive Control CAUTION: Unit will move at engine start if the wheel drive controls are engaged. ALWAYS release the wheel drive controls before starting unit. STOP NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel drive to propel unit.
GASOLINE To stop the mower in an emergency: 1. Release the PTO clutch lever and the IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that parking brake lever. meets the following guidelines: 2. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" • Clean, fresh gasoline. position.
5 seconds after releasing the control. If the blade continues to run, adjust or repair Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts control immediately. or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
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To install blade: DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern 1. Install mower blades on mower deck with mounting hardware. 2. Torque 5/8-inch nut to 92 to 130 lbf-ft (125 to 176 N•m). 3. Connect spark plug wire. DISCARD If More Than 1/2 in.
CHECK DRIVE BELTS CHECK SPARK PLUG Check drive belts and replace if worn or Spark plug should be replaced every 100 damaged. See Wheel Drive Belts on page 20. hours of operation or each year. NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can CHECK FASTENERS cause sparking.
4. Tighten the lock nut to hold the adjustment. IMPORTANT: If you cannot adjust the PTO clutch or if it fails to operate properly, immediately take the unit to your Ariens dealer for repair. 1. Cable 2. Lock Nut Adjuster Figure 13 1.
BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Check the wheel drive control adjustment after the first 25 hours of use to compensate for belt wear. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. ALWAYS block wheels, engage Rear of Unit - Forward Drive Belt Routing parking brake and know all jack stands are strong, secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance.
PTO Belt Deck Belt 1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for all 1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool. cool. 2. Remove the two drive belts from engine 2.
SERVICING THE BATTERY NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Follow the to prevent rust. Matching touch-up paint is recommended mix ratio found on the fuel available from your Ariens Dealer. Do not use stabilizer container. abrasives, solvents, or harsh cleaners. To treat the fuel system for storage: Inspection 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Safety switch not held down. 1. Hold down safety switch while turning the ignition key. start 2. Ignition switch is faulty. 2. Replace ignition switch. 3. Wiring harness fuse is blown. 3.
SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Always use genuine Ariens parts to keep See your authorized Ariens Dealer to add your mower running like new. these optional accessories. Part Description 71106100 Bagger Kit Number 71510800 Mulch Kit 03746500 Blade 03797300 Mulching Blade 07200529...
For the next 12 months, Ariens will cover the pro- rated cost of replacing a battery pack and/or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material or workmanship.
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Disclaimer Ariens may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. • As the small off-road equipment owner, you should however be aware that the Ariens Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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(4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...