Use only Ariens replacement parts. The replacement of registration form in the unit literature here. any part on this unit with anything other than an Ariens package. They are printed on a authorized replacement part may adversely affect the serial number label, located on the performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may frame of your unit.
6. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and manuals. return the card to Ariens Company. 3. Review control functions and operation of the To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, call 1-800-678- unit. 5443 or connect to www.ariens.com. 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance DISCLAIMER and adjustments.
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SAFETY RULES Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached or guards are in operating position and in proper working Operation condition. Before operation understand: Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then turn • the function of all controls and how to operate slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
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Never carry children even if mower (PTO) is Grass catcher components are subject to wear, disengaged. They may fall off and be seriously injured damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving or interfere with safe machine operation. parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s Never allow children to operate the machine.
ASSEMBLY Read this Owner’s Manual and safety rules before These Are the Tools You Will Need to Assemble assembling or operating your grass catcher. Your Grass Catcher: Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to 1/2" Wrench familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the 9/16"...
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAGE NOTE: For ease of assembly, at the side of your work area, lay out all hardware in the following groups. Each step of the assembly instructions will identify the group needed for that step. ASSEMBLY HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE LOCATION MOWER GROUP A...
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ASSEMBLY NOTE: All references to left, right, front, or rear are Foot Rest given from operator sitting in operation position and facing the direction of forward travel. Carriage Bolt Vanes IMPORTANT: If this bagger is applied on units certified Counterweight to European Standard EEC538 Noise Directive, addition of vanes will exceed the allowable noise levels and void the certification.
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12. Tighten all hardware in the following order: Seat Support (a) 1/2 bolt & nut in rear Discard Nut (b) 5/16 bolts & nuts in trailer hitch (4) Right Hand Shroud (c) 3/8 bolts & nuts on R.H. side (4) (d) 3/8 bolt &...
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Upper Boot Insert upper boot into cover assembly. Hook Cover Assembly Bagger Basket Upper Boot Bagger Tube Hose Clamp Bolt OEe0530 Lower Boot Lower Boot 1. Lift deflector and slide lower boot into place. OEe0560 2. Secure lower boot to mower pan with both pull Bagger Tube pins.
OPERATION FEATURES COVER GRASS BAGGER BASKET UPPER BOOT BAGGER FRAME BAGGER TUBE LOWER BOOT OEe0470 COUNTERWEIGHT Covers and Boots Pre-Start CAUTION: Deflected material may cause CAUTION: ALWAYS check bagger parts for injury. ALWAYS operate mower with bagger structural damage, wear or deterioration cover closed and secured, collector boot and before operation.
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Clearance Lush, extra heavy, tall or wet grass may require two cutting passes. First, cut with mower set at its highest cutting height (maximum cutting height from ground CAUTION: SWEEP OF BAGGER may result surface). Then recut grass at a lower setting. Overlap in minor or moderate injury, unit or property width of cut to suit your conditions.
• Tip the basket on its side and slide the filled bag from the basket. Hook Bagger Basket OEe0130 • Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of the bag draped over upper lip of the basket. • Repeat for the other basket. •...
Blade Care • Periodically check mower blade and vanes for WARNING: Vanes must be used in pairs. Do wear. not interchange with different or worn vanes on the same blade. Using one worn and one • For best results mower blades must be kept new vane on the same blade will cause blade sharp.
• Check bagger components operation on slopes and for structural damage, abrupt turns or speed wear or deterioration changes. before each usage. Replace only with Ariens Front weight is required • original service parts. when using bagger. Bagger-Vac CAU TION...
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OUNTERWEIGHT OOTS AND ANES Model 815005 OEe0031 12/03...
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OUNTERWEIGHT OOTS AND ANES Model 815005 Item Part No. Qty. Description 03599600 Upper Boot 03022400 Hose Clamp 03026800 Hose 7 x 38 03640400 Lower Boot Assembly 06806200 Rivet - Tubular .187 x .375 03640100 Extension - Chute 02750600 Tube Retainer Clip 06803800 Rivet - Pop .187 x .527 06802500...
(90) days after date of purchase, and Ariens Company will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
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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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