Ariens 946101-ST622 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Ariens 946101-ST622 Owner's/Operator's Manual

String trimmer

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String Trimmer
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
946101 - ST622
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04648400 10/05
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  • Page 1 String Trimmer Owner/Operator Manual Models 946101 - ST622 Transfer Coller l’autocollant du model & modèle et du numéro de serial number série dans cet encadré. label from Transferir aquí la etiqueta product del modelo y número de registration serie del registro del here.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ......18 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information.
  • Page 3: Safety

    4. Review recommended lubrications, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. 6. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and return the card to Ariens Company. DISCLAIMER Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser.
  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. OX0114 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read the Operator’s Manual. OL1801 Always wear protective glasses, goggles or a face shield.
  • Page 5 NEVER use wire or wire-rope in place of the cutting line. It can break off and become a dangerous projectile. Use only flexible, non- metallic line recommended by Ariens. ALWAYS keep trimmer head in contact with the ground while operating.
  • Page 6 A spark arrestor, if used, must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. See your Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturer’s service center. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode.
  • Page 7: Assembly

    WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. TOOLS REQUIRED • Box knife to cut carton TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON 1. Cut off top of box. 2. Remove packing material. 3. Remove literature pack, safety glasses and bottle of oil from box.
  • Page 8: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES OX0250 1. Trimmer Head 2. Trimmer Line 3. Upper Handlebar 4. Lower Handlebar 5. Control Bail 6. Throttle Control Lever 7. Recoil Starter Handle 8. Handlebar Wing Knob OX0255 9. Oil Dipstick and Cap 10.Fuel Tank and Cap 11.
  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Controls and Features on page 8. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Trimmer Head / Trimmer Lines The trimmer head holds the trimmer line and provides trimming height adjustment. When mounted in the trimmer, the trimmer lines extend about 8 in.
  • Page 10: To Start And Shut Off

    TO START AND SHUT OFF ENGINE Pre-Start 1. Check engine oil level. See Engine Manual. 2. Check fuel level. Starting the Engine 1. Push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for a cold engine. 2. Set throttle control to Fast. 3.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Maintenance Schedule Service Performed Check Fasteners Check Trimmer Lines Check Control Bail Operation Check Engine Oil Clean Debris Screen Clean Unit Check Air Cleaner Check Spark Plug Change Engine Oil Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1.
  • Page 12: Change Engine Oil

    REPLACING TRIMMER LINE Replace the trimmer line when it extends less than 4 inches (10.2 cm) from cutter disk. For best results, use only genuine Ariens replacement trimmer line. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it securely away from the spark plug.
  • Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment

    CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The standard cutting height is adjustable from 1-3/16" to 4-3/8" (3 to 11.1 cm). To raise the cutting height, place more spacers (up to 4) below the cutter disk. Spacers not used under the cutter disk must be assembled above the cutter disk.
  • Page 14: Drive Belt Replacement

    CONTROL BAIL TRAVEL ADJUSTMENT Control Bail must disengage trimmer head as control is released. There should be a slight amount of slack in the control cable wire when bail is fully released. If the trimmer head does not disengage completely when the control bail is released, increase the amount of slack in the control cable wire as follows: 1.
  • Page 15 1. Engine sheave 5. V-belt belt fingers 6. Jackshaft 2. Engine sheave pulley belt fingers 3. Idler 7. Jackshaft 4. Idler belt finger pulley To remove the old belt: 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it securely away from the spark plug.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Engine will 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. not start or 2. Engine not primed runs poorly 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Throttle control lever not in correct position. 5. Engine is flooded. 6. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug.
  • Page 17: Storage

    4. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and know unit is in safe working condition. SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your String Trimmer running like new. Part no. Description...
  • Page 18 (90) days after the date of purchase or 1000 hours of use, whichever comes first, if any product is rented or leased. Ariens Company • 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 54110-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.com Ariens Limited...
  • Page 19: 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 20 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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