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- Page 1 LAWN EDGER Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Models 986101 – Edger (SN 012000 +) 986103 – Edger (SN 012000 +) ENGLISH • 05094300A 1/17 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 SAFETY......2 Practices &... -
Page 3: Welcome
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every machine in the Ariens lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come. -
Page 4: Safety
Emission controls and components before leaving operator’s can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company position. dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer... -
Page 5: Signal Words
SIGNAL WORDS SAFETY DECALS The safety alert symbols above and signal This splitting machine is capable of crushing words below are used on decals and in this or amputating body parts. Failure to observe manual. the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. -
Page 6: Emission Control System
Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an Replace faulty silencers. Ariens Company dealer or an authorized Before using, always visually inspect to see engine manufacturer's service center. that the blades, blade bolts and cutter Contact your Ariens Company equipment assembly are not worn or damaged. - Page 7 Make sure the blade has stopped before Maintenance and Storage crossing surfaces other than grass and when a. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to transporting the edger to and from the area to be sure the equipment is in safe working be edged.
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Page 8: Assembly
Check Engine Oil ASSEMBLY 1. Fill engine crankcase with oil. See engine manual. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Check Engine Fuel Read and understand the entire Safety section before 1. Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See proceeding. Check Engine Fuel on page 6.. Check Safety Interlock System Tools Required •... -
Page 9: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Operator Presence Control 8. Engine Shut Off Switch 2. Cutting Depth Adjuster 9. Recoil Starter 3. Cutting Angle Adjuster 10. Fuel Shut Off 4. Blade 11. Rear Wheel Height Adjuster 5. Oil Fill/Dipstick 12. Choke 6. -
Page 10: Operation
If forward for a deeper cut. the unit does not perform as stated contact Lock adjuster in your Ariens dealer for repairs. this position to start Engine must not start with the cutting depth the edger. - Page 11 Cutting Angle Adjuster Rear Wheel Height Adjuster (Figure 7) (Figure 7) Controls the cutting angle of the blade for Sets the rear wheel height to support the decorative edging. edger when working along curbs or other uneven terrain. 1. Push the lever forward to unlock the head and then rotate it left or right to set the 1.
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Page 12: Engine Controls
ENGINE CONTROLS Position wheel away from the blade for bevel cutting or trimming. Throttle (Figure 9) Throttle controls engine speed. 1. Set the throttle to slow (turtle) to start the unit and when traveling between work areas. 2. Set the throttle to fast (rabbit) when edging. -
Page 13: Gasoline
(gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable. recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens • Use of any gasoline other than those recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in approved above may void the engine all fuel. -
Page 14: Starting And Shutting Off Engine
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF 7. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop when traveling between work ENGINE areas or resetting the wheel height and Shutting Off the Engine position. 1. Stop unit. TRANSPORT DE LA MACHINE 2. Disengage blade. ALWAYS shut off engine, and close fuel shut- 3. -
Page 15: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can WARNING: AVOID INJURY. prolong the life of unit. The following chart Read and understand the entire shows the recommended service schedule. Safety section before Refer to the maintenance instructions in the proceeding. Engine Manual for additional information. Interval Task Action... -
Page 16: Service & Adjustments
SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Blade Change (Figure 11) WARNING: Blades are sharp and can cut you. Wear sturdy gloves warning Remove mounting hardware and belt finger. 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to Figure 12 stop and hot parts to cool. -
Page 17: Storage
Oil Change 2. Place an appropriate pan under the oil drain opening, and remove oil drain plug NOTE: Follow instructions provided in the from engine. engine owner’s manual. 3. After all oil has drained, replace the drain 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to plug. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Front Wheel 1. Front wheel 1. Lubricate the wheel bushings with a light Does Not bushings dry. oil. Slide SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Ariens dealer for Genuine OEM service parts. Part No. Description 03789800 Blade 07200507 Belt 20020001... -
Page 19: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model 986101 986103 Description Edger Engine Subaru OHC SP170 169 (10) Displacement – cm Fuel Capacity – L (gal.) 3.4 (.90) 2.7 (.71) Engine Oil – L (oz.) 0.60 (20) See Engine Manual for Type Blade 9" Blade Cutting Positions Cutting Angle 70 –... -
Page 20: Warranty
, Sno-Tek ® and Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely, Parker, and Countax ® ® brand chore performing equipment (including Sno-Thro and Sno-Tek equipment) purchased on or after 1/1/2016 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below. - Page 21 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 Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com or www.parkersweeper.com.
- Page 22 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
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