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Operator's Manual
Návod k obsluze
Betriebsanleitung
Instruktionsbog
Lea el Manual del operador
Käyttäjän käsikirja
Manuel de l'opérateur
Manuale d'uso
Gebruikershandleiding
Brukerhåndbok
Instrukcja obsługi
Manual do Operador
Руководство оператора
Návod na obsluhu
Instruktionsbok
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E10
Apex
Models
991311 – Apex 48
(SN 035000 +)
991312 – Apex 52
(SN 035000 +)
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05168815E
3/19
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Apex Models Operator’s Manual 991311 – Apex 48 Návod k obsluze (SN 035000 +) Betriebsanleitung 991312 – Apex 52 Instruktionsbog (SN 035000 +) Lea el Manual del operador Käyttäjän käsikirja Manuel de l'opérateur Manuale d'uso Gebruikershandleiding Brukerhåndbok Instrukcja obsługi Manual do Operador Руководство...
  • Page 2 Undertegnede, AriensCo, attesterer, at: Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, AriensCo, certificamos que: Meie, allakirjutanud, ETTEVÕTE ARIENS, kinnitame, et: Allekirjoittanut, AriensCo, vakuuttaa, että: Nous, soussignés AriensCo, certifions que: Mi, dolje potpisani, AriensCo, potvrđujemo da: La sottoscritta società AriensCo certifica che: Mes, žemiau pasirašiusieji, „ARIENS“ kompanija, patvirtiname, jog: Mēs, zemāk parakstījušies, AriensCo, apliecinām, ka: Wij, de ondergetekenden, AriensCo, verklaren dat:...
  • Page 3 Notified Body – Pověřená osoba – Benachrichtigte Körperschaft – Bemyndiget organ – Organismo notificado – SNCH Teavitatud asutus – Entité notifiée – Organisme notifié – Obaviješteno tijelo – Organismo notificato – 11, Route de Registruota instancija –Pieteiktā iestāde – Aangemelde instantie – Teknisk kontrollorgan – Organ Luxembourg zaświadczający –...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 Maintenance Schedule ... . . 18 Service Parts .

  • Page 5: Welcome

    WELCOME Original Instructions. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every machine in the Ariens lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come.

  • Page 6: Safety

    • BECOME ALERT! penalties. Emission controls and components • OBEY THE MESSAGE! can only be adjusted by an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service SIGNAL WORDS center. Contact your Ariens Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and The safety alert symbol above and signal component questions.

  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    4. Notice SAFETY DECALS NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures The safety decals on your machine are visual that are considered important but not hazard reminders of the important safety information related. If not avoided property damage could in this manual. All messages on your unit result.
  • Page 8 Safety Decal Descriptions 2.2 Discharge Hazard 1. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - NEVER direct discharge toward Discharge Hazard - people, pets or property. NEVER operate unit Thrown objects can cause without discharge chute in injury or damage. operating position. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage.
  • Page 9 4. HOT PARTS! Remove key and disconnect spark plug before servicing or making adjustments to DO NOT touch parts which unit. are hot from operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool. 2.5 Bystander Hazard 5. ROTATING PARTS! DO NOT operate the unit in the presence of bystanders.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    DO NOT operate the machine while explain it to them. Manuals are available in physically or mentally impaired, feeling tired, other languages at www.ariens.com. ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Releasing the operator presence control Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation (OPC) handle stops engine and blade within for wheel weights or counterweights.
  • Page 11 DO NOT direct discharge material toward Do not mow within 1.2 M (4 feet) of a drop anyone. Avoid discharging material against off. Do not mow within 1.2 M (4 feet) of a a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet pond or other waterway.
  • Page 12 Towing Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. ROPS The ROPS is an integral safety device. Do not remove or alter the ROPS Keep a folding ROPS in the raised and locked position and use the seat belt when operating the machine.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. 1. Remove wrap and packaging materials from unit. 2. Remove unit from shipping container. See Move Unit Manually on page 16. 3. Remove hardware from negative (-) battery cable, but DO NOT discard. 4.
  • Page 14 7. Rotate discharge chute 180 degrees. See 9. Reinstall original hardware on each side Figure 5. of discharge chute assembly. Install spacer in upper hole and washer in lower hole between mounting brackets. See Figure 7. Figure 5 8. Place the discharge chute in the 1.
  • Page 15 11. Rotate steering levers to operating position and install eccentric spacer between steering lever plates. Secure with hardware. Figure 8. 1. Eccentric Spacer 2. Steering Lever 3. Steering Lever Plate Figure 8 Adjust Steering 12. Adjust steering levers. See Levers on page 24.

  • Page 16: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 9 1. Fuel Tank and Cap 14. Deck Lift Pedal 2. Fuel Level Window 15. Seat Adjustment Lever 3. Oil Filter 16. Parking Brake Lever 4. Oil Drain 17. Belt Cover (3) 5. Engine Oil Dipstick 18.

  • Page 17: Ignition Key

    THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WARNING: AVOID INJURY. See Figure 12. Read and understand the Controls engine speed. Safety section before proceeding. See Figure 9 for all controls and features locations. Fast IGNITION KEY See Figure 10. Controls power to the engine. The key cannot be removed when in run position.

  • Page 18: Transport Lock Release Lever

    TRANSPORT LOCK RELEASE PARKING BRAKE LEVER LEVER See Figure 15. See Figure 14. Controls the parking brake. The engine will not start with brake in the off position. Releases deck from transport lock position. Brake Engaged (On) Brake Released (Off) Figure 14 DECK LIFT PEDAL Raises mower deck to change height-of-cut...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Safety Interlock System on page 19. 5. Set throttle to slow speed. Contact your Ariens dealer for repair if 6. Insert ignition key and turn to start any of the tests fail. position. Release key when engine starts.

  • Page 20: Operate Unit

    OPERATE UNIT For Best Mowing Results • Cut grass when it is dry. 1. Release parking brake. • Keep mower blades sharp. 2. Set throttle control lever to fast position. • Keep mower deck properly leveled. IMPORTANT: Engaging the PTO knob with the throttle lever set lower than fast position •...

  • Page 21: Transport Unit

    Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The Maintenance Schedule on page 18 shows the recommended service schedule. Your Ariens dealer can provide service and Figure 17 adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine 3.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule

    SERVICE PARTS See your Ariens dealer to purchase service parts for your unit. Description Qty. Part No. Transaxle Drive Belt 07225600 Mower Belt – Left (Model 07200815 991311) Mower Belt – Right (Model 07200805 991311) Mower Belt – Left (Model...

  • Page 23: Check Safety Interlock System

    Contact your • DO NOT inflate tires above Ariens dealer for repair if any of the tests fail. the recommended pressure. • DO NOT inflate tires with a Test Steering...

  • Page 24: Check Fasteners

    CHECK FASTENERS 3. Remove hardware securing blades to spindles and remove blades. Retain all Check for loose or missing hardware. hardware for reinstallation. See Figure 22. LUBRICATE UNIT 1. Apply oil to all pivot points and pin connections. Lubricate Seat See Figure 21.

  • Page 25: Battery Service

    BATTERY SERVICE DO NOT sharpen to this pattern. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Remove Battery Sharpen to this pattern. Remove Factory Battery 1.

  • Page 26: Check Mower Belts

    4. Return seat to operating position Jump Starting Install U1 Battery 1. Reinstall positive cable and then the Ariens does not recommend jump starting negative cable. your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and system components. Refer to engine 2. Insert T bracket through upper slots in manual for details.
  • Page 27 1. Cold Fill Line Figure 26 Figure 27 6. Wipe filter-mounting surface clean. 3. Operate engine for 1 minute and recheck oil levels. 7. Lubricate rubber gasket on new oil filter with clean hydraulic oil. 4. Add hydraulic oil, if needed. 8.

  • Page 28: Service & Adjustments

    ADJUST STEERING LEVERS 3. Support unit so drive wheels are off the ground. Adjust Height 4. Bypass transaxles. See Move Unit The steering lever height may be adjusted for Manually on page 16. operator comfort. 5. Start the engine and slowly move steering See Figure 29.

  • Page 29: Adjust Unit To Drive Straight

    If there is more than 3.2 mm (1/8") between NOTICE: Reverse travel can only be the horizontal alignment of the steering adjusted by your Ariens dealer. levers, align the levers. Adjust Tire Pressure 6. Stop engine, remove key and wait for 1.

  • Page 30: Adjust Transaxles

    Adjust Neutral Position If wheel hub has excessive rotation after checking for excessive creep, adjust neutral position. 1. Loosen the return-to-neutral screw on the transaxle. See Figure 33. Figure 32 3. Align steering levers. See Adjust Steering Levers on page 24. Figure 33 ADJUST TRANSAXLES 2.

  • Page 31: Electrical Service

    REPLACE MOWER BELTS 6. Check wheel hubs for rotation. • If there is only slight rotation, stop CAUTION: Damage or worn engine, reinstall wheels, return unit to belts may result in injury and / or operating position and advance to damage to the unit.
  • Page 32 Model 991312 Figure 38 1. Spring 2. Anchor Bolt Model 991311 3. PTO Belt 4. PTO Belt Idler Figure 37 Remove Mower Drive Belt 1. Remove PTO belt. See Remove PTO Belt on page 27. CAUTION: Use care when re- leasing idler spring tension.
  • Page 33 3. Align belt with idler pulleys. Model 991312 4. Reinstall idler spring hook around anchor bolt to apply tension to belt. Figure 42 Figure 40 IMPORTANT: Make sure belt has tension and is aligned in all pulleys. See Figure 43. Model 991311 Figure 43 Figure 41...

  • Page 34: Replace Transaxle Drive Belt

    See Figure 45. CAUTION: Use care when re- 4. Remove hardware securing clutch stop leasing idler spring tension. Keep bracket to frame and remove bracket. body parts away from idlers NOTICE: DO NOT cut cable tie. when performing this operation. 3.
  • Page 35 5. Remove transaxle drive belt from drive IMPORTANT: Make sure belt has tension and system in the following order: is aligned in all pulleys. See Figure 47. a. From right transaxle sheave. b. From left transaxle sheave. c. From clutch sheave. Install Transaxle Drive Belt See Figure 46.

  • Page 36: Reverse Clutch Brake Plates

    REVERSE CLUTCH BRAKE ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PLATES LEVER See Figure 49. See Figure 51. 1. Remove hardware securing brake plates 1. Place unit in service position. See to clutch bracket. Retain for reinstallation. Service Position on page 17. 2. Reverse the brake plates and secure to 2.
  • Page 37 5. Slowly disconnect lift-assist springs from 7. Remove hardware retaining deck lift links spring peg on each side of deck. See to deck lift brackets. See Figure 54. Figure 52. Figure 54 1. Lift-Assist Spring 2. Spring Peg 8. Remove deck from under unit. Figure 52 Install Deck 6.

  • Page 38: Level And Pitch Mower Deck

    LEVEL AND PITCH MOWER Level Mower Deck DECK See Figure 58. 1. Lower the high side of deck: IMPORTANT: Make sure unit is on a flat, level surface and that tires are inflated to the a. Loosen jam nuts against deck- recommended pressures.
  • Page 39 Adjust Blade Pitch IMPORTANT: Side-to-side deck heights MUST remain level even after completing pitch adjustment. IMPORTANT: Pitching the front of the blades lower than the rear provides a balance between cut quality and the power needed to cut grass. Certain cutting conditions require the deck rear to be pitched lower than the front.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark plug(s) are faulty. spark plug(s). Refer to engine manual. Electrical system is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer. Engine is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer. Choke control knob is in on Move knob to off position.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Mower blades not level or mower Level and adjust pitch of mower deck. deck pitch is incorrect. See Level and Pitch Mower Deck on page 34. Mower blades are dull or faulty. Sharpen or replace mower blades. See Sharpen Blades on page 20.

  • Page 42: Storage

    STORAGE ACCESSORIES SHORT-TERM STORAGE See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of compatible accessories and attachments for IMPORTANT: NEVER wash unit with high- your unit. pressure water or store outdoors. Description Part No. 1. Allow unit to cool and clean with mild soap and water.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 991311 991312 Description Apex 48 Apex 52 Engine Kawasaki FR691V 726 (44.3) Engine Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3350 2950 Oil Capacity Refer to engine manual. Liquid or Air Cooled Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive...
  • Page 44 CE Sound and Vibration (Ref. EN ISO 5395-1:2013) Oper. Ear Sound Pressure (Lpa) in db(A) Uncertainty in db(A) 2.53 2.50 Measured Sound Power Level (Lwa) in db(A) Uncertainty in db(A) 1.19 1.00 Guaranteed Sound Power Level (Lwa) in db(A) 1.60 2.23 Vibration Measure (m/s ) at Operator Hands...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    “Commercial Use.” If any product is rented or leased, then the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein. Such repair or replacement will be free of charge (labor and parts) to the original purchaser;...
  • Page 46 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the war- ranty if the parts result in premature wear or damage to the product.
  • Page 47 Parts and Accessories Service replacement parts and non-serialized accessories are warranted for 90 days from date of purchase. Parts and accessories must be installed by an authorized Ariens dealer to be covered. Labor is not included. Customer Responsibilities Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must register the unit on-line at www.ariens.com.
  • Page 48 Disclaimer AriensCo may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating the AriensCo to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective. Limitation of Remedy and Damages AriensCo 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.
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