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Ariens Contractor 996126 Operator's Manual

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Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
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Models
996126 – Contractor 2WD
996148 – Contractor 4WD
04380300 8/11
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Contractor Owner/Operator Manual Models 996126 – Contractor 2WD 996148 – Contractor 4WD Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of manuals. The contents will provide you with an purchase. Registering the product will help the company...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.
  • Page 4 Figure 2 WARNING! ROLLOVER - FALLING OFF HAZARD 1. DANGER! GUARD MISSING • Always wear seat belts Do not operate vehicle without guards in place. • Drive very slowly when turning. • Always use brakes when going down a slope. •...
  • Page 5 DANGER! BATTERY 8. WARNING! To prevent serious injury or death: • Avoid battery acid spills. Do not get • Read and understand Operator’s Manual battery acid on eyes, face or other body before using and review annually. parts. • Do not operate without proper training or •...
  • Page 6 10. WARNING! 2WD DO NOT OVERLOAD! Practice Safe Maintenance Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper tools • Overloading can cause loss of control. and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional information. Work in a clean, dry area. 11. WARNING! 4WD DO NOT OVERLOAD! Place the vehicle in neutral, set parking brake, turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance.
  • Page 7 Personal Safety Avoid battery acid spills. Do not get battery acid on eyes, face, or other body parts. Flush eyes and other body parts Be familiar with all functions of this vehicle. immediately with water for at least 15 minutes if battery acid Do not allow anyone to operate this vehicle who has not fully has gotten on them.
  • Page 8 Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Use extreme caution when driving through dry grass, brush and other fire hazard materials. Never stop or park over Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank opening. combustible materials. Keep grass and brush from collecting Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
  • Page 9 When descending hills or slopes apply steady pressure to the foot brake to avoid potential of freewheeling or runaway. Never allow vehicle to coast or free wheel in neutral or loss of control may result. If vehicle loses power and stops on a hill, immediately engage foot brake and back slowly down the hill maintaining a straight downhill line of travel.

  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Features Benefits Subaru OHV V-Twin Engine For Proven Power & Dependability. 25 MPH Top Speed Able to go from job site to job site at a reasonable speed. 4-Wheeled Independent Suspension For Soft Ride & Excellent Stability. Rack &...

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION • Check steering by executing a full lock to lock turn WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and in each direction. understand the entire Safety section before • Check to make sure neutral start feature is proceeding. working by trying to start unit with the shift selector located in forward and reverse positions or service SAFETY FIRST brake released.
  • Page 12 Stop engine immediately. Check oil level drive system. Press top of switch to engage four-wheel and add if low. See your authorized Ariens dealer if oil drive and bottom of switch to disengage four-wheel light stays on and engine is full of oil. It is normal for drive.
  • Page 13 7. Auxiliary Power Outlet: There are two auxiliary 2. Parking Brake Lever: Pull the lever up fully to engage 12-volt power outlets available for powering the parking brake. Push the button on top of the lever accessories such as lights, cell phones or GPS units. and move the lever fully toward the floorboard to One is located below the switches in the center of the release the parking brake.
  • Page 14 Reverse 1. Brake Pedal Neutral 2. Accelerator Pedal Figure 6 Drive Shift Selector Lever 1. Shift Selector: Changes the transmission from neutral to forward or reverse. Always start engine neutral. The 1. Shift Selector Lever selector position will be shown in the indicator panel in Figure 7 front of the operator.
  • Page 15 1. Seat Belt 2. Seat Belt Buckle Figure 8 Seat Belt Operation Pull the seat belt across your hips and insert its tongue into the buckle until you hear it snap. Release the seat belt by pressing the release button in the center of the buckle. Guide the seat belt to its original position as it retracts to 1.
  • Page 16 Also, emptying metal fuel tanks and storage containers can result in corroded containers and contaminated fuel. 1. 5/16" Hex Bolts Ariens highly recommends using a fuel stabilizer or oxygen 2. Cargo Bed Side Panel inhibitor such as Ariens fuel stabilizer p/n 00592900. Figure 10...
  • Page 17 Ariens offers a cold 2. Plan for the best and worst of environmental weather kit that directs air warmed from the exhaust conditions.
  • Page 18 5. Avoid paved surfaces. Ariens vehicles are designed exclusively for off-road use. Occasionally it may be necessary to cross public roads or right of ways to gain access to work or recreation sites. In these situations keep clear of faster traffic and cross quickly and safely.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    (4) Replace air cleaner filter element if damaged, every 300 hours or ever season (whichever comes first). Replace more frequently when used in dusty conditions. (5) Have a Ariens dealer perform this service every year or every 300 hours (whichever comes first). (6) Change every year or every 400 hours (whichever comes first). Change immediately if contaminated with water.
  • Page 20 Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service additional cargo load. Maximum tire pressure is noted on tire mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled side wall. personnel. Consult your Ariens dealer when assistance is needed. GB - 20...
  • Page 21 Lifting the Vehicle DANGER: A lifted vehicle must be supported properly with jack stands of suitable capacity before working under and around it. Also the wheels on the ground must be chocked on both sides to prevent vehicle from rolling forward or backward.
  • Page 22 This gas is both toxic and flammable and may cause an explosion if exposed to a flame. The battery is located under the seat. Ariens recommends a 12-Volt maintenance-free battery size U1 with a minimum 400 CCA. The battery support is designed to hold a larger automotive-style battery if desired.
  • Page 23 • Never mix oil and gasoline. Ariens does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the engine experi- components. See your engine manual for more detailed ences starting or performance problems after using a new information.
  • Page 24 Fuel Filter Maintenance Engine Maintenance The fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the fuel tank General Information and engine. Check it every 100 hours for excessive water accumulation or sediment and replace if necessary. Prevent engine fires. Clean engine compartment daily. Otherwise replace after every 300 hours of operation or Clean cooling fan screen of all debris including dirt, trash annually, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 25 (1.6 mm) above aluminum hub when measuring parallel to the cam incline. DANGER: Do not replace cam shoes without contacting your Ariens dealer for assistance. The compression spring can cause bodily injury if 1. Engine Air Intake Duct replacement is done incorrectly.
  • Page 26 2. Before installing new filter element, inspect it by Prevent costly and non-warrantable premature engine placing a bright light inside and rotate element slowly, problems by avoiding the following common mishandling: looking for any holes and tears in the paper. Also •...
  • Page 27 Incorrect Air Filter Element Parking Brake Adjustment The air filter must remain intact to block passage of dirt and When adjusted properly, the parking brake will prevent the foreign particles. It must be of sufficient size and vehicle from rolling when the shift lever is in neutral. construction to withstand stresses, caused by rapid cycling IMPORTANT: Make certain the wheels are chocked and the of air volume demanded by the engine, without cracking or...
  • Page 28 • Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive Only): 2” (5.1 cm) from the top of the fill hole to the oil level. • Front Differential (Four-Wheel Drive Only): 1/4” (.64 cm) from bottom of fill opening. 4. Add correct lubricant if needed (do not overfill.) 5.
  • Page 29 Transfer Case Front Differential Case (See Figure 22) (See Figure 23) (Four-Wheel Drive Units Only) (4-Wheel Units Only) 1. Check and Fill Plug 2. Drain Plug 3. Breather Hose. Oil may be added here by removing hose. Make sure check plug is open when adding oil. Always reinstall breather hose when finished.

  • Page 30: Storage

    4. Check thoroughly for any worn or damaged parts that need replacing including decals and order them from CAUTION: Fuel vapors are flammable and your Ariens Dealer. explosive. Do not store a vehicle with fuel in 5. Thoroughly lubricate vehicle according to lubrication the tank in a building where fumes can reach instructions.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Replace or correctly install air intake missing or incorrectly installed. restrictor. Throttle cable is defective or out of adjustment. Clean and oil throttle cable. Replace worn or damaged cable. Ariens Engine knocks Engine speed is set too low. See your dealer.
  • Page 32 Spark plug wires defective. Replace spark plug wires. Spark plug is defective. Replace spark plugs. Spark plug is fouled. Clean spark plugs or replace. Ariens Carburetor is not adjusted correctly. See your dealer. Air cleaner is plugged. Replace air cleaner.
  • Page 33 Symptoms Probable Causes Suggested Remedies Starter does not work Neutral switch is not engaged. Adjust neutral switch to be engaged with shift selector in neutral. Neutral switch is defective. Replace neutral switch. Battery power is low. Recharge battery. Battery connections are loose or corroded. Clean and tighten battery connections.
  • Page 34 ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS Part No. Description Part No. Qty Description 79600100 Full-Tilt Windshield T816-546 Belt, CVT 79600200 3500-lb Receiver-Mount Winch Kit T6030-3001 3 Driven Pulley Cam Shoe 79600400 Front Brush Guard Kit 79600700 60" Plow Kit 79616500 Backscreen, Expanded Metal 79616900 Top, Black ABS Canopy 79616300...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Engine Engine Model Subaru EH 65 Lubrication Pressurized Engine Type 4 stroke - air cooled Engine Oil Type Refer to engine manual. Displacement 653 cc Engine Oil Capacity 52.5 oz (1.5L) Max. Torque 33.6 ft-lb@2500 (45.6 N•m @ 2500) Cooling Air Cylinders 2, Overhead Valve ACG Output 12V/30A...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Sno-Thro , Sno-Tek and Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty 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) sold on or after 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 37 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 the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com, www.parkersweeper.com.
  • Page 38 LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES Ariens Company's liability under this warranty, and under any implied warranty that may exist, is limited to repair of any defect in workmanship, and repair or replacement of any defective part. Ariens Company shall not be liable for incidental, special, or consequential damages (including lost profits).

  • Page 39: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations

    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.
  • Page 40 If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by the Ariens Company. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
  • Page 42 Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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