English may be obtained from completely read your manuals. The contents your Dealer. Visit your dealer or will provide you with an understanding of www.ariens.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All claims meeting requirements during the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not the product registration card is returned.
Before Attempting To Operate Your 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or Unit: go to www.ariens.com. 1. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed. DISCLAIMER 2. Understand all Safety Precautions Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, provided in the manuals.
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Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Ariens Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. SAFETY RULES Training Read the instructions carefully.
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Do not tilt when starting the engine or switching on the motor, unless the edger has WARNING: Fuel is highly to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt flammable. Take the following precautions: it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
ASSEMBLY Check Engine Oil WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 1. Fill engine crankcase with oil. See Read and understand the entire engine manual. Safety section before proceeding. Check Engine Fuel 1. Fill fuel tank. See Check Engine Fuel on Tools Required page 7. •...
If forward for a deeper cut. the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for repairs. Lock adjuster in this Engine must not start with the cutting depth position to start the adjuster out of the neutral position.
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Cutting Angle Adjuster Rear Wheel Height Adjuster 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 1.
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Engine Shut Off Position wheel away from the blade Throttle Choke Switch for bevel cutting or trimming. Recoil Starter Fuel Shut Off Figure 9 Bushings Choke Position wheel nearer the blade Controls the air-fuel mixture in the carburetor. for edging. 1.Close the choke when starting a cold engine.
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Oil Drain Plug IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or reformulated fuels (fuels blended with Oil drain plug provides a convenient location alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel to drain oil. system or cause performance problems. If 1. Place a pan under the opening in the any undesirable operating problems occur, unit frame, remove the plug, remove the use a gasoline with a lower percentage of...
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STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY OPERATING EDGER 1. Release the operator presence control 1. Set the rear wheel to the appropriate lever. height and the front wheel to appropriate location on the axle for the job. 2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s position.
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...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Blade Change WARNING: Blades are sharp and can cut you. Wear sturdy gloves warning 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool. Make sure the engine shut off switch is in the off position.
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 1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to drain plug.
Squeak Front Wheel 1. Front wheel 1. Lubricate the wheel bushings with a light bushings dry. oil. Does Not Slide SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Ariens dealer for Genuine OEM service parts. Part No. Description 03789800 Blade 07200507 Belt 20020001...
Genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens or Gravely dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
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Canada. In all other countries, contact place of purchase for warranty information. Disclaimer Ariens may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...
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