Customer Note: If the dealer does not register your MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS product, please fill out, sign, and return the product registration card to Ariens or go to www.ariens.com or When ordering replacement parts or www.gravely.com. Transfer making service inquiries, know the model &...
NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. www.ariens.com on the Internet. To locate your nearest Do not operate unit unless all controls function as Gravely Dealer, go to www.gravely.com on the Internet.
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Improper use of power equipment can cause serious permanent injury or death to the operator or a bystander. Understand: • How to operate all controls • The functions of all controls • How to STOP in an emergency • Braking and steering characteristics •...
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Personal Protection Operation DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair Always be aware of maximum sweep of bagger when that may get caught in rotating parts. turning. Always allow adequate clearance between bagger, personnel and other objects when turning. Wear adequate outer garments.
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Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the blade comes Operation on slopes may lead to loss of steering to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, control. When operating on slopes be prepared to react removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge to an emergency situation: guard.
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NEVER weld or straighten mower blades. Use only Ariens Company-recommended attachments NEVER make adjustments or repairs with the engine that are appropriate to your use and can be used safely running.
ASSEMBLY Part Item Description WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Number understand the entire Safety section before Washer, Flat Steel .390 x 1.5 x 06441700 proceeding. .125 Cotter Pin, Bow Tie Locking 06700201 TOOLS REQUIRED .091 x 7.875 • Wrenches: 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4” , 7/16" 815038 Parts Only •...
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INSTALL FRONT WEIGHT TRAY & 4. Install two 5/16-18 x 1.00 bolts (10) through the two holes on the footrest portion of the assembly. COUNTERWEIGHT Secure with two 5/16-18 nyloc flange nuts.Adhere the grip adhesive (4) just above the two bolts (10) WARNING: ALWAYS install counterweight on the footrest, for additional grip.
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INSTALLING BAGGER BOOT IMPORTANT: High-lift blade vanes must be installed on the discharge-side blade. Always install high-lift blade (815037 ONLY) vanes before operating unit with bagger attached. Always Remove Baffle Bracket remove high-lift blade vanes when operating mower without bagger attached. 1.
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INSTALLING BAGGER BOOT (815038) 1. Remove and retain discharge chute and discharge chute mount strap (figure 11). Retain all hardware. Remove and retain discharge chute and discharge chute mount bracket. Figure 13 4. Install the bagger boot on the deck with three .312-18 nyloc wing nuts (28) and one .406 x .812 x Figure 11 .065 flat steel washer (30).
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INSTALL FRAME AND COVER ASSEMBLY 3. Install bagger frame to rear of unit with two 3/8-16 x 1.00 bolts (13) and two 3/8-16 nyloc flange nuts (FIGURE 15) (16). Install one .390 x 1.5 x .125 flat steel washer Prior to installation, remove the hitch plate from the (24) and one 3/8 lock washer (18) over each weld bumper on all 42"...
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INSTALL BAG ON FRAME (FIGURE 16) 1. Thread the bag frames (9) through the sleeve on the open end of the mesh bag (3). 2. Install the 3/8 x 1/2 x 3" plastic tubes (6) on the ends of the bag frames (9) and push then ends together.
INSTALL MESH BAGS (FIGURE 17) 3. Flip up thumb latch and push bagger hose into the latch. Flip down the latch, making sure the latch is attached to a rib on the hose. See Figure 18. CAUTION: MAKE SURE the heat resistant (smooth side) side of the mesh bags are facing Thumb Latch the unit.
1. Check bagger parts for wear, deterioration, or not full and there are no clogs in the bagger. damage. Replace ONLY with Ariens/Gravely original service parts before operating. Airflow 2. Make sure the cast iron weight is installed.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Ariens/Gravely Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Interval Task Action...
5. Back off, but don’t remove, the plastic wing knob SPECIFICATIONS (15). As you back the knobs off, hold the bagger frame and let it tilt back. Back the wing knobs off Model Number 815037 unit until they are flush with the end of the weld Description Non-Powered Bagger stud, keep the threads fully engaged.
Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand lawn and garden consumer products purchased on or after 9/1/2015 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
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Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com.
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