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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Figure 2 1. WARNING! 2. HOT SURFACES DO NOT touch parts which are hot from Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool. stop before opening cover. 077541 OL4850 OTt2080 Avoid tip over and loss of control: 3.
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SAFETY RULES Data indicates that operators, age 60 and above, are involved in a larger percentage of riding mower related Do not operate on slopes over 10°. injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to Installing the blower assembly on your mower operate the riding mower safely enough to protect requires the removal of the discharge chute and belt themselves and others from serious injury.
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• Turning radius and clearances Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and the unit can safely handle. Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS properly.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack stands are trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on strong and secure and will hold weight of unit during the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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INSTALL COUNTERWEIGHTS INSTALL HI-LIFT BLADE WARNING: ALWAYS install counterweights WARNING: On multiblade mowers, rotation of before operating unit with bagger attached. one mower blade will cause all blades to rotate. ALWAYS remove counterweights when bagger is removed from unit. WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can IMPORTANT: Two people are required to install the cut you.
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INSTALL DECK BOOT NOTE: Holding the boot with your hand inside the boot assembly makes installation easier. WARNING: Keep discharge chute and Flange Nuts removed mounting hardware for re-installation when the from deck. bagger kit is removed. 1. Remove the plug bolts from the mower deck. Save the flange nuts for installing the bagger boot.
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INSTALL COVER ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 10) 1. Raise and support the rear of the unit, and then remove the rear wheels. 2. Install rear bagger mount (item 9) on frame with four 3/8” x 1" hex bolts (item 12) and 3/8” nylon locknuts (item 10).
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INSTALL BAG ON FRAME (FIGURE 11) INSTALL MESH BAGS (FIGURE 12) 1. Thread the bag frames (item 18) through the sleeve CAUTION: MAKE SURE the heat resistant on the open end of the mesh bags (item 16). (smooth side) side of the mesh bags are facing 2.
INSTALL HOSE (Figure 13) 1. Connect the bagger hose (item 19) to the 34-inch Thumb bagger boot assembly (item 25) and the cover Latch assembly (item 8). 2. Flip up thumb latch and push bagger hose (item 19) into the latch. Flip down the latch, making sure the latch is attached to a rib on the hose.
1. Check bagger parts for wear, deterioration, or Airflow Airflow damage. Replace ONLY with Ariens/Gravely Restricted Unrestricted original service parts before operating. 2. Make sure counterweights are installed. 3. Ensure all hardware is tight.
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EMPTYING MESH BAGS 6. Close cover. If bagger stops picking up grass clippings, the mesh bags may be full. WARNING: NEVER open cover assembly while the engine is running and the PTO is engaged. ALWAYS shut off engine prior to emptying mesh bags.
Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Inspect moving parts for damage and wear. Ariens/Gravely Dealers will provide any service or Touch up all rusted or chipped painted surfaces. adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens and Gravely brand consumer products manufactured and sold by Ariens will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer (Ariens brand products) or Gravely dealer (Gravely brand products) will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
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Batteries are warranted only for a period of 12 months after date of purchase, on a prorated basis. For the first 90 days of the warranty period, a defective battery will be replaced free of charge. If the applicable warranty period is more than 90 days, Ariens will cover the prorated cost of any defective battery, for up to 12 months after the date of purchase.
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Ariens Company Gravely 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com or www.gravely.com...