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String Trimmer Owner/Operator Manual Models 946101 - ST622 946105 - ST622–CARB ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du model & modèle et du numéro de serial number série dans cet encadré. label from Transferir aquí la etiqueta product del modelo y número de registration 04648400A 1/07 serie del registro del...
INTRODUCTION THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and The Ariens dealer must register the product at completely read your manuals. The contents the time of purchase. Registering the product will provide you with an understanding of will help the company process warranty claims...
5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. injury. 6. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and return the card to Ariens • Do not operate the unit unless all controls Company or go to www.ariens.com. function as described in this manual.
SAFETY DECALS AND Keep body parts away from LOCATIONS rotating cutter line. ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal OL4620 locations. Go across slopes, not up and down. OL4610 • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working.
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ALWAYS be sure of your footing. Keep a firm dangerous projectile. Use only flexible, non- hold on handlebar. Walk, NEVER run. metallic line recommended by Ariens. Whenever operator releases control on ALWAYS keep trimmer head in contact with handlebar, trimmer head must stop. Check this the ground while operating.
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Avoid Electric Shock. DO NOT disconnect operator. See your Ariens Dealer or engine wire from spark plug while engine is running. manufacturer’s service center. Accidental engine start up can cause death or Emission Control System Certification serious injury.
ASSEMBLY Handlebar Assembly WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read 1. Loosen handlebar wing knobs. Do not and understand the entire Safety remove them. section before proceeding. 2. Unfold handlebar to operating position. NOTE: Adjust handlebar to a height TOOLS REQUIRED comfortable for the operator. Be sure cable is clear of pinch points.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES OX0245 OX0250 OX0255 1. Trimmer Head 9. Oil Dipstick and Cap 2. Trimmer Line 10.Fuel Tank and Cap 3. Upper Handlebar 11. Debris Screen 4. Lower Handlebar 12.Air Cleaner 5. Control Bail 13.Primer Bulb 6. Throttle Control Lever 14.Swivel Head Lock 7.
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES FILLING FUEL TANK See Controls and Features on page 8. WARNING: EXPLOSIVE VAPORS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and FLAMMABLE FUEL can and understand the entire Safety result in serious injury or death. section before proceeding. Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an approved fuel container.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY TO TRAVEL TO ANOTHER WORK AREA To stop in an emergency, release control bail. When all moving parts have stopped, push When crossing driveways or bare areas, throttle control lever to stop. release the control bail to stop trimmer head rotation and push down slightly on the TO START AND SHUT OFF handlebar to lift the trimmer head off the...
Replace the trimmer line when it extends less line to the same length. than 4 inches (10.2 cm) from cutter disk. For HANDLEBAR HEIGHT best results, use only genuine Ariens ADJUSTMENT replacement trimmer line. 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving 1.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HEIGHT GUIDE REPLACEMENT The standard cutting height is adjustable from The height guide requires periodic 1-3/16" to 4-3/8" (3 to 11.1 cm). To raise the replacement. When used on hard surfaces, cutting height, place more spacers (up to 4) such as concrete, it may need to be replaced below the cutter disk.
CONTROL BAIL TRAVEL DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ADJUSTMENT Control Bail must disengage trimmer head as control is released. There should be a slight amount of slack in the control cable wire when bail is fully released. If the trimmer head does not disengage completely when the control bail is released, increase the amount of slack in the control cable wire as follows:...
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To remove the old belt: 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it securely away from the spark plug. 2. Place unit in service position (see Maintenance section). CAUTION: Before tipping unit, remove enough fuel so no spillage will occur.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 1. Connect spark plug wire. not start or 2. Engine not primed 2. Prime engine. runs poorly 3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Add fuel to the fuel tank. 4.
1.25 (1.18) condition. qt (Liters) Cutting Width - 22 (55.88) SERVICE PARTS in (cm) Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts Handlebars Max. 41.38 (105.11) to keep your String Trimmer running like Extended Height - new. in (cm) Minimum Folded 19.38 (49.23)
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(90) days hours of use, whichever comes first, if any following the date of purchase. product is rented or leased. Ariens Company • 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 • ALW2-62905 Brillion, WI 54110-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.com...
(12) months after the date of purchase. 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 P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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