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Quality and Conformance Manager (Keeper of Technical Date Date Datum File) Responsable de la qualité et de la conformité des Datum Dato Data Ariens Company produits (Dépositaire de la fiche technique) Manager Fecha Dato Qualitätssicherung und Konformität (Archivar der Datum Päiväys...
PRODUCT REGISTRATION DEALER DELIVERY The Ariens dealer must register the product Dealer should: at the time of purchase. Registering the 1. Check that all assembly and product will help the company process adjustments have been properly warranty claims or contact you with the latest completed.
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SAFETY DECALS AND CAUTION: POTENTIALLY LOCATIONS HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety moderate injury. It may also be decals. Refer to Figure 4 for safety decal used to alert against unsafe locations.
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Clear work area of stones, sticks, wire and Keep safety devices (guards, foreign objects which might be picked up and shields, switches, etc.) in place thrown. Tall grass can hide obstacles. and working. Know the work area. Stay alert for holes, OL3030 rocks, rough terrain and hidden hazards.
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If you strike an object, or if equipment must be maintained in effective working order vibrates abnormally, stop engine at once, wait by the operator. See your Ariens Dealer or for moving parts to stop and disconnect wire engine manufacturer’s service center.
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Battery posts, terminals and related Use only accessories which have been accessories contain lead and lead approved by Ariens and are properly compounds, chemicals known to the State of installed. California to cause cancer and reproductive Use only accessories or attachments that are harm.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read 1. Unfold and adjust handlebar. See and understand the entire Safety HANDLEBAR HEIGHT on page 20. section before proceeding. NOTE: DO NOT bend the speed control rod (if equipped) when unfolding the handlebars. CARTON CONTENTS 2.
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES CAUTION: On self-propelled See Figure 6 for locations. models, both rear wheels must be set at same height or traction drive WARNING: Improper operation may not work properly. can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand Cutting Height Settings Chart entire Operator Manual.
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Swivel Wheel Models (911330, 396, OPTIONAL CONTROLS 525, 534) Primer Bulb (911086, 330, 396, 514, To change front wheel cutting height, insert 525, 531, 532, 533, 534) height adjuster pin into the holes that match Push the primer bulb in to add fuel for easier the desired cutting height and fasten with key engine start.
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Wheel Drive Control (self-propelled models) Unlock - Wheel Swivels CAUTION: Unit will move forward at engine start if wheel drive Lock - Wheel control is engaged. ALWAYS Held Straight release wheel drive control before starting unit. NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel drive to propel unit.
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3. Allow all moving parts to stop before Replace worn or damaged bag with leaving operator’s position. Ariens original equipment STARTING AND SHUT OFF replacement bag only. 1. Shut off unit. WARNING: Improper operation 2.
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5. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm Shut Off stroke to start engine. Allow rope to 1. Release wheel drive control and allow rewind slowly. unit to stop completely (self-propelled IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle models). snap against bracket. 2.
The unit must stop quickly and completely section before proceeding. when the control is released. Adjust or repair if necessary. See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts ADJUSTMENT (self-propelled models) on or adjustments which may be required to page 22.
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3. Connect spark plug wire. 3. Check mower blade balance. Slide mower blade on an unthreaded Sharpen the Mower Blades bolt. A balanced blade should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blade moves downward, sharpen mower blades while on unit.
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GENERAL LUBRICATION CHECK SPARK PLUG Spark plug should be replaced every 100 REPLACE OIL FILTER (911396) hours of operation or each year. Replace oil filter every 100 hours of use or NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can every season.
3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of OM1800 plastic bag over the opening and tighten Figure 13 cap securely. 4. Tip unit onto right side (911102, 911396, 532, 533, 534). 911102, 396 Tip unit onto left side, opposite the discharge opening (911086, 330, 514, 525, 531).
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DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (911102, 330, 396, (self-propelled models) 525, 534) To remove drive belt: 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. To adjust engine/blade control: 2. Set the right rear wheel to its lowest 1. Loosen cable nuts away from bracket. cutting height, and the left rear wheel to the third cutting height.
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4. Tighten lower WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL cable nut to 1/8" ADJUSTMENT (self-propelled (3 mm) below models) bracket. Release z-bend See Figure 16. bracket. NOTE: When the wheel drive control is disengaged, the gap between the friction disc and the aluminum drive plate should be OM1020 approximately .030"...
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2. Check the adjustment and readjust as needed. NOTE: If the gap between the friction disc and aluminum drive plate cannot be adjusted to this tolerance, take the unit to an authorized service dealer for repairs. To increase the SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK gap, loosen the lower cable nut.
Touch up all scratched surfaces on mower. to prevent rust. Matching touch-up paint is Engine available from your Ariens Dealer. Do not use Close fuel shutoff valve (911102). abrasives, solvents, or harsh cleaners. When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove all fuel from tank and carburetor (run dry).
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Fuel tank empty or low. 1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if necessary. start 2. Fuel shutoff valve closed. 2. Open fuel shutoff valve. 3. Spark plug wire loose or off. 3.
8. Contact your Dealer. 9. Debris in gear set. 9. 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. Description Part Number...