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Walk Behind Lawn Mower Owner/Operator Manual Models 911513 - LM21 911514 - LM21S 911515 - LM21SE 911525 - LM21SW 911526 - LM21SC ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du model & modèle et du numéro de serial number série dans cet encadré.
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firmante - Undertegnede, - Undertecknaren av detta dokument, - Me, allekirjoittaneet, ARIENS COMPANY, declare that the Lawn Mower- certifie que la tondeuse à gazon - erklärt, dass der Rasenmäher - verklaart dat de maaitrekker - dichiara che il tosaerba - certifica que el cortacésped - erklærer, at græsslåmaskinen - erklærer at plenklipperen - intygar att gräsklipparen:...
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Teamleider Product - Capo team produttivo - Jefe del equipo del producto - Produktansvarlig - Produktansvarlig Depositario del archivo técnico - Ansvarlig for - Produktledare teknisk data - Ansvarlig for teknisk Ariens Company dokumentasjon - Innehavare of teknisk fil - Signature/ Unterschrift/ 2/25/02...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 15. Trous de réglage du guidon 16. Verrou des roues pivotantes (911525) ESPAÑOL 1. Control del motor 2. Control del arranque eléctrico (911515) 3. Varilla de control de velocidad 4. Cebador 5. Cubierta de la descarga lateral 6.
Before using the unit, carefully and completely A warranty registration card must be filled out read your manuals. The contents will give you by the Ariens dealer, signed, and returned at an understanding of safety instructions and time of sale.This card activates the warranty.
DISCLAIMER Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, make changes to, and add improvements upon its products at any time without public notice or obligation.The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to Figure 3 for safety decal locations. CAUTION DANGER / PELIGRO • BAG IS SUBJECT TO WEAR AND DETERIORATION. • CHECK BAG FEQUENTLY, REPLACE WHEN TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH NECESSARY.
ASSEMBLY SAFETY RULES ALWAYS keep hands away from pinch points. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause death Read, understand and follow all safety or serious injury. DO NOT run engine in an practices in Owner/Operator Manual before enclosed area. beginning assembly. Failure to follow instructions could result in personal injury ALWAYS protect eyes, face, and body with and/or damage to unit.
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A spark arrestor, if used, must ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of be maintained in effective working order by the children. operator. See your Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturer’s service center. GB - 9...
(electric start models), wait for moving Use only accessories which have been parts to stop, allow parts to cool and remove approved by Ariens and are properly installed. spark plug wire before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing unit. Check attachments frequently and replace worn or damaged components with Keep equipment in good condition.
ASSEMBLY CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Assembly, Operational, Fuel and Battery Safety Rules before proceeding. CARTON CONTENTS OM0340 L i t a t u OM0320 OM1220 OM0350 1. Mower Unit 2. Side Discharge Deflector 3. Grass Bag 4. Grass Bag Frame 5.
1. Speed Control Rod 2. Hair pin 3. Speed Control Bell Crank Figure 5 OM0300 OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 1 for locations. WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the STOP START and RUN controls do and how they work. OM1230 Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual.
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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Swivel Wheel Models To change front wheel cutting height, insert height adjuster pin into the holes that match DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating the desired cutting height and fasten with key blade. ring (Figure 7). ALWAYS shut off engine before To change rear wheel cutting height, move adjusting cutting height.
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High 1. Cutting Height Lever Rear Front 2. Height Adjuster 3. Key Ring OM1270 Figure 7 OPTIONAL CONTROLS Start mowing slowly and use speed control rod to gradually increase speed to a safe, Primer Bulb comfortable walking pace. Push the primer bulb in to add fuel for easier Speed control rod should hold the desired engine start.
Lock swivel wheels when mowing Replace worn or damaged bag with on a slope or hill. Do not mow on Ariens original equipment steep slopes. replacement bag only. To hold wheel straight: 1. Shut off unit.
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2. Release the wheel drive control (self- Shut Off propelled models). 1. Release wheel drive control and allow 3. Allow all moving parts to stop before unit to stop completely (self-propelled leaving operator’s position. models). 2. Release engine/blade control. STARTING AND SHUT OFF 3.
Operational safety rules before necessary. See Service and Adjustments. proceeding. CHECK GRASS BAG Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts or adjustments which may be required to keep Check grass bag frequently for wear or your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should deterioration.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Maintenance and Service and Adjustments safety rules before proceeding. SERVICE POSITION Put unit into service position for easy access to underneath the deck. Hole CAUTION: Avoid fuel spills. Follow steps below to help prevent fuel spills.
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BATTERY (electric start models) ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT To Remove Battery from Unit To adjust engine/blade control: 1. Remove drive cover. 1. Loosen cable nuts away from bracket. 2. Disconnect battery from wiring (Figure 12). 3. Remove wing nuts from battery U-bolt. 4.
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4. Tighten lower DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (self- cable nut to 1/8" propelled models) (3mm) below bracket. Release z-bend bracket. OM1020 5. Tighten upper cable nut until bracket is secure between cable nuts. OM1030 6. Engage engine/blade control. Measure distance between middle of z-bend and cable bracket.
WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK ADJUSTMENT (self-propelled (self propelled units) models) The speed control bell crank holds the speed control rod in position after a speed has been See Figure 14. set. The spring washers may become loose with normal wear.
Matching touch-up (run dry). Refer to engine manual. paint is available from your Ariens Dealer. Do not use abrasives, solvents, or harsh cleaners. Inspection Inspect mower and repair or replace worn or damaged parts to avoid delays when beginning use again.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will 1. Fuel tank empty or low. 1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if necessary. not start 2. Spark plug wire loose or off. 2. Check connection. 3. Engine/Blade control cable detached, broken, or not 3.
SERVICE PARTS Always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your mower running like new. Mower Model 911513 911514 911515 911525 911526 Air Filter 21535600 Oil Filter 08266101 Fuel Filter 21533900 Blade 01137000 Battery 51106400 ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these optional accessories.
Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material or...
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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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