Ariens LM21AL Owner's/Operator's Manual
Ariens LM21AL Owner's/Operator's Manual

Ariens LM21AL Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Walk Behind Lawn Mower
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
911088 - LM21AL
911091 - LM21S3AL
911096 - LM21ALH
911097 - LM21S3ALH
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01240400 10/03
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  • Page 1 Walk Behind Lawn Mower Owner/Operator Manual Models 911088 - LM21AL 911091 - LM21S3AL 911096 - LM21ALH 911097 - LM21S3ALH ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du model & modèle et du numéro de serial number série dans cet encadré. label from Transferir aquí...
  • Page 2: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 1 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 13. Poignée du démarreur 1. Wheel Drive Control 1. Commande de manuel (911091, 097) l’entraînement des roues ESPAÑOL 2. Engine/Blade Control (911091, 097) 1. Control de la transmisión 3. Throttle Control 2. Commande moteur/lame de la rueda (911091, 4.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Record Engine Model & Serial numbers here Figure 3). Serial Number Label PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product Engine Serial will help the company process warranty claims Number Label or contact you with the latest service information.
  • Page 4: Safety

    Discuss and emphasize the Safety Rules. Give customer the warranty. Ariens disclaims liability for any Owner/Operator, Parts, and Engine claims or damages, whether warranty, manuals. Advise customer to thoroughly property damage, personal injury or death read and understand them.
  • Page 5 NOTATIONS 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or Read the operator’s manual. information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. PRACTICES AND LAWS OL1801 Practice usual and customary safe working Do not mow when children or precautions, for the benefit of yourself and...
  • Page 6 ALWAYS protect eyes, face, and body with adequate safety gear and protective clothes. Check grass bag for wear, damage, and/or Wear sturdy footwear, gloves and safety deterioration. Replace only with Ariens goggles or safety glasses with side shields original equipment replacement parts for while operating mower.
  • Page 7 A spark arrestor, if used, must Follow engine manufacturer’s safety be maintained in effective working order by the instruction when servicing engine. operator. See your Ariens Dealer or engine Check all hardware at regular intervals, manufacturer’s service center. especially blade attachment bolts. Keep all Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can...
  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. CARTON CONTENTS 1. Roundhead Squareneck Bolt 2. Adjustment Holes 3. Pin 4. Washer 5. Wing Knob with OM1510 Figure 6 5. Loop recoil starter bracket over the recoil cord.
  • Page 9 1. Short 4. Throttle Panhead Control Knob OM1391 Screw 5. Long Panhead 2. Dashboard Screw 1. Plastic 4. Cloth Bag 3. Speed Frame 5. Loops Selector Knob 2. Screws 6. Plastic Lip 3. Border Tabs 7. Metal Frame Figure 7 Figure 8 8.
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT See Figure 1 for locations. DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating blade. WARNING: Improper operation can ALWAYS shut off engine before lead to injury. Learn what the adjusting cutting height. controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual.
  • Page 11 Primer Bulb (911088, 091) Wheel Drive Control (911091, 097) Push the primer bulb in to add fuel for easier engine start. CAUTION: Unit will move forward at engine start if wheel drive control is Throttle (911088, 091) engaged. ALWAYS release wheel The throttle controls the engine SLOW drive control before starting unit.
  • Page 12 Manual Start frequently for wear or deterioration. 1. Check each item under Before Each Use Replace worn or damaged bag with in the Maintenance Schedule. Ariens original equipment 2. Open fuel shutoff valve (911096, 097). replacement bag only. GB - 12...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read Service Performed Before and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Each Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts Check Engine/Blade • or adjustments which may be required to keep Control your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should Check Wheel Drive •...
  • Page 14 See Wheel Drive Control Adjustment on page 17. CHECK GRASS COLLECTOR Check grass collector frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged collector with Ariens original equipment replacement bag only. 1. Engine Hub 3. Flat Washer CLEAN UNIT 2.
  • Page 15 CHANGE ENGINE OIL DO NOT Sharpen to this Pattern IMPORTANT: Change engine crankcase oil after first five (5) hours of operation. Then change oil after every 25 hours of operation. Refer to engine manual for instructions and proper oil type. IMPORTANT: Proper oil level must be maintained at all times or engine damage will result.
  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. SERVICE POSITION Put unit into service position for easy access to underneath the deck. CAUTION: Avoid fuel spills. Follow steps below to help prevent fuel spills. If fuel leaks into air cleaner, 1.
  • Page 17 To remove drive belt: WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 1. Remove grass catcher. 2. Lift rear discharge deflector and support (self-propelled models) it open. See Figure 15 and 16. 3. Remove rear access door. 4. Remove dust cap and loosen adjusting nut on the adjusting rod (Figure 14).
  • Page 18: Storage

    To adjust: 1. If the measurement is more than 2-1/8" (52 mm), loosen the lower cable nut and then tighten the upper cable nut against the adjuster bracket. 2. If the measurement is less than 2" (51 mm), loosen the upper cable nut and 2 - 2-1/8"...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    See Service and Adjustments. 5. Contact your Dealer. 6. Contact your Dealer. 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. Mower 911088...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911088 911091 911096 911097 Description LM21AL LM21S3AL LM21ALH LM21S3ALH Length - in (cm) 58.5 (148.6) Height - in (cm) 42.7 (108.6) Width - in (cm) 21 (53.3) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 81 (36.8) 91 (41,3) 75 (34)
  • Page 21: Warranty

    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...
  • Page 22 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com 71502242/1...

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