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Promaster 252/260/272
Owner/Operator Manual – Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur –
Betriebsanleitung – Gebruikshandleiding – Instruktionsbog –
Instruktionsbok – Käyttöohjekirja – Brukerhåndbok – Manuale
del proprietario/operatore – Manual do Proprietário/Operador –
Руководство владельца/пользователя – Instrukcja Obsługi /
Operatora – Mal Sahibi/Kullanici El Kitabi – Návod k obsluze/pro
obsluhu
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
NEDERLANDS
DANSK
SVENSKA
SUOMI
NORSK
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
РУССКИЙ ЯЗЫК
POLSKI
ČESKY
Models
992316 - PM260Z
992317 - PM260Z
992321 - PM272Z
992322 - PM252Z
US Patent 6,301,864
00502700C 4/10
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Promaster 252/260/272 Owner/Operator Manual – Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur – Betriebsanleitung – Gebruikshandleiding – Instruktionsbog – Instruktionsbok – Käyttöohjekirja – Brukerhåndbok – Manuale del proprietario/operatore – Manual do Proprietário/Operador – Руководство владельца/пользователя – Instrukcja Obsługi / Operatora – Mal Sahibi/Kullanici El Kitabi – Návod k obsluze/pro...
  • Page 2 Nous, soussignés ARIENS COMPANY, certifions que : Der Unterzeichnete, ARIENS COMPANY, bescheinigt, dass: Wij, de ondergetekenden, ARIENS COMPANY, verklaren dat: Undertegnede, ARIENS COMPANY, attesterer, at: La sottoscritta società ARIENS COMPANY certifica che: Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, ARIENS COMPANY, certificamos que: Undertegnede, ARIENS COMPANY, bekrefter at: Undertecknad, ARIENS COMPANY, intygar att: Allekirjoittanut, ARIENS COMPANY, vakuuttaa, että: My, nijej...
  • Page 3 Technical File) / Directeur Conformité et Garantie des Datum Dato Data produits (Gardien du fichier technique) / Direktor Fecha Dato Produktkonformität und Gewährleistung Ariens Company Datum Päiväys Data Data Datum (Aufbewahrungsstelle der technischen Dokumentation) / Brillion, WI 54110-0157 USA Directeur Productconformiteit en -garantie (Beheerder Signature Signature Unterschrift technische documentatie) / Direktør for varekonformitet og...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    English may be obtained from your Before operation of unit, carefully and Dealer. Visit your dealer or completely read your manuals. The contents www.ariens.eu for a list of will provide you with an understanding of languages available for your safety instructions and controls during normal equipment.
  • Page 5 The descriptions and 5. Fill out Product Registration Card and return the card to Ariens Company or go specifications contained in this manual were to www.ariens.com. in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine WARNING: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, COULD RESULT in Failure to observe the safety death or serious injury. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 7 Figure 2 OD002 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS Go up and down slopes, not INJURY OR DEATH across. 17° DO NOT operate on slopes Read Operator’s Manual. over 17°. OL4450 • If machine stops going uphill, stop OL1801 blade and back down slowly. Keep children and others away •...
  • Page 8 Emission Keep people away from unit controls and components can only be while operating. adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Ariens Equipment Retailer concerning emission OL3292 controls and component questions. SAFETY RULES Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
  • Page 9 Data indicates that operators, age 60 and Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause above, are involved in a larger percentage of death or serious injury. DO NOT run engine in riding mower related injuries. These an enclosed area. Always provide good operators should evaluate their ability to ventilation.
  • Page 10 DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations change engine governor settings or over- for weight limits for towed equipment and speed engine. Slow down before turning. towing on slopes. DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely NEVER allow children or others in or on necessary.
  • Page 11 Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside battery terminals at the same time may result a building where any ignition sources are in injury and unit damage. DO NOT reverse present. battery connections. Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool Reverse connections may result in sparks completely before storing in closed area or...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from shipping container. Open bypass valves (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 20). Push unit from container onto a level surface. Close bypass valves.
  • Page 13 Check Tire Pressure Check Coolant Level Refer to Engine Manual. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive Fill Fuel Tank separation of tire and rim parts is See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 18. possible when they are serviced incorrectly: Connect Battery • Do not attempt to mount a Place unit in the service position (see tire without the proper...

  • Page 14: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 12, 14 OF3223 Figure 4 GB - 14...
  • Page 15 1. Hood 2. Parking Brake Lever 3. Eye-Q 4. Steering Levers 5. Mower Lift Lever 6. Seat Adjustment Lever 7. Seat Suspension Adjustment Knob 8. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 9. Axle Lock 10. Tie-Down Lugs 11. Height of Cut Indicator 12. Cylinder Stops 13.

  • Page 16: Operation

    If for detailed instructions on how to start the unit does not perform as stated, contact engine. your Ariens dealer for repairs. NOTE: For models 992316, 317, 321, and Throttle Lever 322 the engine must not start or run with Changes the speed of engine.
  • Page 17 Power Take Off (PTO) Switch Steering Levers Control Engages (1) and speed, disengages (2) directional mower blades. control, and stopping unit. •Reverse (1) – Pull both steering OE0261 levers Oil Pressure Light backward. Indicates when engine oil • Forward (2) – Push both steering levers forward.
  • Page 18 Cylinder Stops FILLING FUEL TANK CAUTION: AVOID PINCH POINTS. Always use the T-portion WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read of the cylinder stop when and understand entire Safety removing or installing the cylinder section before proceeding. stops. Ensure the same cutting height after raising To add fuel to fuel tank: mower deck to clear an obstacle.
  • Page 19 6. Adjust Seat OPERATING MOWER Be sure all controls can be reached safely 1. Start engine. from operator’s position. 2. Move throttle lever to 3/4 to full speed. 7. Set Cutting Height IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged with grass or other Make sure the deck is set to the correct material.
  • Page 20 MOVING UNIT MANUALLY TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, IMPORTANT: Never tow unit. and remove key when transporting unit on a 1. Place unit in the service position (see truck or trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not SERVICE POSITION on page 23).

  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read recommended service schedule. More and understand entire Safety frequent service may be required due to section before proceeding. working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
  • Page 22 Interval Task Action Every Check Mower Ensure mower blade hardware is tightened to 156 – Blades 217 N•m. Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace Hours mower blades as needed (see SHARPENING MOWER BLADE on page 25). Every Lubricate Oil all pivot points, pin connections, and apply grease to front Front Axle axle grease zerk (see LUBRICATING UNIT on page 23).

  • Page 23: Service And Adjustments

    Ariens Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Ariens Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized service center. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding.
  • Page 24 5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and Installation on page 24). Jump-Starting Ariens does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your Engine Manual for more detailed information.
  • Page 25 MOWER BLADE REMOVAL 1. Remove mower blade from unit. Discard mower blade if (figure 11): NOTE: If mower is used under sandy soil conditions, replace mower blades when air • More than 1.27 cm of metal is lifts become eroded through at ends removed.
  • Page 26 For a very low cutting height, set the anti- scalp rollers in the highest position on the bracket. NOTE: There are four anti-scalp rollers on the outside of the mower deck and two anti- scalp rollers on the inside of the mower deck. Make sure all anti-scalp rollers are set at the same height.
  • Page 27 10. If measurements are out of range, raise the low side of the deck using the height adjusters on the deck lift brackets (see figure 15). Be sure to raise the deck evenly to keep the deck level side to side.
  • Page 28 1. PTO Belt NOTE: Te Ogura electric clutch can be 2. Square Hole adjusted if the clutch starts to slip. Contact your Ariens dealer for this adjustment. 3. Springs 4. Drive Belt Idler Pivot Bolt Removal (Figure 17) 5. Drive Belt Idler 1.
  • Page 29 Installation (Figure 18) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Install the new PTO belt on electric Removal (Figure 17) clutch, idler pulleys, and blade spindle NOTE: The PTO belt must be removed from pulleys. blade spindle pulleys prior to removing 2. Place 1/2-inch driver and ratchet mower drive belt.
  • Page 30 STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the steering levers do not line up (match) or the unit has excessive creeping when the steering levers are in neutral, adjust as follows. Adjusting the Steering Levers to Line Up (Match) (Figure 20) 1. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key.
  • Page 31 Eliminating Excessive Creeping of 8. Start engine. the Unit (Figure 20) 9. Move steering levers from Forward to Reverse several times. Then return steering levers to neutral position. 10. Shut off engine. WARNING: This adjustment 11. If wheel is not moving, tighten jam nuts requires operating engine and on tie-rod.
  • Page 32 STEERING LEVER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The handles have three height positions (figure 22). Position # 1 Position # 2 Position # 3 1. Eccentric Spacer 2. Handle 3. Steering Lever OF3570 Figure 22 1. Limiter Bolt 2. Jam Nut 1. Remove spacer, handle, and eccentric 3.
  • Page 33 Adjusting the parking brake HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM 1. Engage parking brake. WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID 2. Turn jam nuts counterclockwise until the can result in severe burns. Fluid in spring is completely extended and there hydraulic system can penetrate is no pressure on the spring. skin and result in serious injury or 3.
  • Page 34 Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter Check coolant level when engine is cold. Check coolant level at overflow reservoir. NOTE: Change the hydraulic oil filter and hydraulic oil every 400 hours. Use Mobil 1 1. Place unit in the service position (see Extended Performance 15W50 Synthetic Oil SERVICE POSITION on page 23).

  • Page 35: Storage

    2. Rotor stabilizer container. 3. Inspection Slot To treat the fuel system for storage: 1. Add fuel stabilizer (Ariens p/n 00592900) Figure 25 according to manufacturers’ instructions. 2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the STORAGE carburetor.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    23). 4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see SERVICING THE BATTERY on 5. Faulty starter. page 23). 5. See your Ariens Dealer. Engine cranks but 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK does not start.
  • Page 37 1. Operator presence 1. Depress operator switch not depressed. presence switch by do not engage or shuts sitting on seat. off. 2. See your Ariens 2. Faulty PTO switch. Dealer. Unit does not drive. 1. Parking brake 1. Disengage parking engaged.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Part No. Description Part No. Description 89200800 Snow Blower Kit (Requires kit 79101000 Solid Tire Kit 89203200 & 79204500) 79202200 Liftmaster Kit (Hydraulic Lift Models) 79202700 Headlight Kit 89200900 Sweeper Brush Kit (Hydraulic Lift Models) 79204000 Eye-Q Engine RPM Kit 89203200 Quick Hitch Kit 79204100...

  • Page 39: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS Part No. Description 00525500 Battery - Daihatsu Diesel 21536900 Air Filter Element 21537000 Outer Primary Element 21538900 Fuel Filter - Daihatsu Diesel 21539000 Engine Oil Filter- Daihatsu Diesel 03931900 Hydraulic Oil Filter 07200027 52-Inch PTO Drive Belt - Daihatsu Diesel 07200030 60-Inch PTO Drive Belt -...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992316 992317 992321 992322 Model PM260Z PM260Z PM272Z PM252Z Engine Daihatsu Diesel Engine Model Number 950D 950DT 950DT 950D Governed RPM (May be different 2700 2750 2700 from maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Liquid Cooling System Capacity Refer to Engine Manual Speed Forward Maximum –...
  • Page 41 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992316 992317 992321 992322 Model PM260Z PM260Z PM272Z PM252Z Maximum Towing Capacity – kg Maximum Tongue Weight – kg CE Sound and Vibration (Ref. EN836-2001) Oper. Ear Sound Pressure (Lpa) in Vibration Measure (m/sec2) at Operator Hands Vibration Measure (m/sec2) at Operator Seat GB - 41...
  • Page 42 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.eu...

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