Ariens 911153 BR21SP CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual
Ariens 911153 BR21SP CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual

Ariens 911153 BR21SP CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Owner/Operator Manual
ENGLISH
Models
911150 – BR21P
911151 – BR21P CARB
911152 – BR21SP
911153 – BR21SP CARB
911154 – BR21SPE
01282100 11/07
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Walk Behind Lawn Mower Owner/Operator Manual Models 911150 – BR21P 911151 – BR21P CARB 911152 – BR21SP 911153 – BR21SP CARB 911154 – BR21SPE 01282100 11/07 ENGLISH Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English may be obtained from completely read your manuals. The contents your Dealer. Visit your dealer or will give you an understanding of safety www.ariens.com for a list of instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
  • Page 3: Unauthorized Replacement Parts

    Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims liability for any claims or damages, whether warranty, property damage, personal injury or Unit Serial...
  • Page 4: Safety

    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.
  • Page 5: Safety Decals And Locations

    SAFETY DECALS AND Do not operate mower unless LOCATIONS guards are in operating position or entire bagger is attached. ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety OL4540 decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working.
  • Page 6 Read, understand and follow all safety ALWAYS keep hands away from pinch points. practices in Owner/Operator Manual before Fumes from engine exhaust can cause death beginning assembly. Failure to follow or serious injury. DO NOT run engine in an instructions could result in personal injury enclosed area.
  • Page 7 Keep rear door closed when engine is must be maintained in effective working order running unless the grass bag is in place. by the operator. See your Ariens Dealer or Stop engine before removing and emptying engine manufacturer’s service center.
  • Page 8 State of California to cause cancer and reproductive Use only accessories which have been harm. Wash hands after handling. approved by Ariens and are properly installed. Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilated area, away from spark and flames. Unplug...
  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 911150, 151, 152, 153 CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. CARTON CONTENTS 911154 OM1706 1. Mower Unit 2. Mulch Cover 3. Side Discharge Chute 4. Mulch Plug 5. Literature Pack 6. Grass Bag Figure 3 Figure 4 ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 10 7. Fill engine crankcase with oil. See engine manual. 911150, 151, 152, 153 8. Set-up mower for bagging, side discharge or mulching. See MOWER SET-UP on page 14. NOTE: Bagging is not standard on push models. See ACCESSORIES on page 24 for kit part numbers.
  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 6 OM1866 1. Engine/Blade Control 14. Side Discharge Chute 2. Wheel Drive Control (911152, 153, 154) 15. Mulch Plug 3. Handlebars 16. Handlebar Adjustment Holes 4. Grass Bag 17. Recoil Starter Handle 5. Rear Door 18. Speed Limiter 6.
  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT See Figure 6 for locations. DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating blade. WARNING: Improper operation ALWAYS shut off engine before can lead to injury. Learn what the adjusting cutting height. controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual.
  • Page 13 OPTIONAL CONTROLS Speed Limiter (911152, 153, 154) The speed limiter increases or decreases Primer Bulb (911150, 151, 152, 153) tension in the drive cable, which limits the Push the primer bulb in to add fuel for easier unit’s forward speed. engine start.
  • Page 14: Filling The Fuel Tank

    CAUTION: Check grass bag START Position (2): frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or Starter turns over the damaged bag with Ariens original engine. equipment replacement bag only. FILLING THE FUEL TANK See Figure 10 on page 15. To add fuel to fuel tank: 1.
  • Page 15 1. Side 3. Mulch Cover Discharge Chute 2. Knob Figure 11 To Mulch See Figure 12 on page 16. 1. Shut off unit. 2. Remove grass bag and side discharge chute, if installed. 3. Make sure mulch cover is closed and secured with knob.
  • Page 16: Emergency Stopping

    5. With engine/blade control held against the handlebar, grasp starter handle and pull rope slowly until it pulls harder. This is the compression stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. 6. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to start engine. Allow rope to rewind slowly.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    The unit must stop quickly and completely section before proceeding. when the control is released. Adjust or repair if necessary. See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts ADJUSTMENT (self-propelled models) on or adjustments which may be required to page 22.
  • Page 18: Change Engine Oil

    GENERAL LUBRICATION Figure 13 NOTE: The mower transmission is lubricated and sealed at the factory. It should need no routine lubrication. If the transmission leaks grease, bring the mower to your local Ariens dealer for repair. GB - 18...
  • Page 19: Check Spark Plug

    CHECK SPARK PLUG CHECK MUFFLER Spark plug should be replaced every 100 Check muffler for debris, cracks, wear, or hours of operation or each year. other damage. NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can cause sparking. Replace terminal if CAUTION: Replace worn-out damaged.
  • Page 20: Drive Belt Replacement

    DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (self-propelled models) To remove drive belt: 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Remove transmission cover. 3. Disconnect idler return spring from idler arm. See Figure 16. 4. Disconnect the wheel drive cable from transmission mount, and then disconnect drive cable spring from idler arm.
  • Page 21: Engine/Blade Control Adjustment

    3 seconds of releasing the control bail, NOTE: Engine does not charge the battery. take the unit to an authorized Ariens dealer Battery will require periodic charging to for repairs. ensure proper starting.
  • Page 22: Wheel Drive Control

    To adjust: 1. Move the wheel drive cable adjuster up or down the handlebar. See Figure 22. To increase traction and speed, move the cable adjuster down the handlebar. To decrease traction and speed, move the cable adjuster up the handlebar. 2.
  • Page 23: Storage

    Prevent scratched surfaces to prevent rust. Matching deposits from forming in the fuel system touch-up paint is available from your Ariens during storage by adding a quality fuel Dealer. Do not use abrasives, solvents, or stabilizer to the fuel.
  • Page 24: Service Parts

    CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (self-propelled models) on page 22. 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. 71105500 WBLM Bagger Kit (Ariens) Description...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911150 911152 911154 Description BR21P BR21SP BR21SPE Length - in. (cm) 70 (177.8) Height - in. (cm) 47 (119.4) Width - in. (cm) 21.5 (54.6) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 69 (31.3) 83 (37.6) 102 (46.2) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3)
  • Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911151 911153 Description BR21P – CARB BR21SP – CARB Length - in. (cm) 70 (177.8) Height - in. (cm) 47 (119.4) Width - in. (cm) 21.5 (54.6) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 69 (31.3) 83 (37.6) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - in.
  • Page 27 (2) or workmanship, and repair or replace any years after the date of purchase, and that Ariens defective part, subject to the conditions, will repair any defect in material or workmanship, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
  • Page 28: Warranty

    (12) months after the date of purchase. 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.
  • Page 29 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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