Ariens 911396 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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911086 - LM21
911102 - PRO21SCH
911330 - LM21SW
911396 - PRO21SW
911514 - LM21S
911525 - LM21SW
911531 - LM21S
911532 - LM21
911533 - LM21S
911534 - LM21SW
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAGNOL
01250000C 4/05
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  • Page 1 Walk Behind Lawn Mower Owner/Operator Manual Models 911086 - LM21 911102 - PRO21SCH 911330 - LM21SW 911396 - PRO21SW 911514 - LM21S 911525 - LM21SW 911531 - LM21S 911532 - LM21 911533 - LM21S 911534 - LM21SW ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAGNOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du...
  • 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 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...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    (Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3). Number Label Serial Number OM1825 Label Figure 3 • Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here: Figure 1 OM1600 • Record Engine Model & Serial numbers here: © Copyright 2004, 2005 Ariens Company GB - 4...
  • Page 5: Safety

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    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.
  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    9. Height Adjustment Pins (911330, 396, 20. Recoil Starter Handle 525, 534) 21. Speed Control Rod (911102, 330, 396, 10. Muffler and Muffler Guard 514, 525, 531, 533, 534) 11. Oil Fill/Dipstick 22. Throttle Control (911102) 12. Oil Filter (911396) GB - 11...
  • Page 12: Operation

    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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    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).
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 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"...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24: Storage

    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).
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 26: Service Parts

    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...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911086 911102 911330 911396 911514 Description LM21 LM21SCH LM21SW Pro21SW LM21S Length - in. (cm) 61.5 (156) Height - in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width - in. (cm) 23 (58.4) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 77 (35.0) 115 (52.2) 105 (47.7)
  • Page 28 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911525 911531 911532 911533 911534 Description LM21SW LM21S LM21 LM21S LM21SW Length - in. (cm) 61.5 (156) Height - in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width - in. (cm) 23 (58.4) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 105 (45.7) 93.2 (42.3) 93 (42.2) 109 (49.4) 125 (56.7)
  • Page 29: Warranty

    GB - 29...
  • Page 30 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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