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Power Brush 28 Operator’s Manual Manuel de l'Opérateur Model 921076 – Power Brush 28 (SN 000101 +) ENGLISH • 30232400A 5/24 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
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.
Emission controls and components manual. Read and understand all safety can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company messages. dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your 1.
5. Important Safety Decal Descriptions IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference 1. WARNING! information worthy of special attention. SAFETY DECALS The safety decals on your unit are visual WARNING! reminders of the important safety information in this manual. All messages on your unit must be fully understood and carefully followed.
2. CAUTION! 4. DANGER! CAUTION! DANGER! Avoid injury - Stay clear of Be sure to engage the rotating parts. traction drive clutch first. Engaging the attachment clutch before traction drive clutch can cause the unit to SAFETY RULES travel backwards. The following safety instructions are based on the B71.3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the...
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the DO NOT put hands or feet near or under equipment is to be used and remove all rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge doormats, sleds, boards, toys, wires and area at all times. other foreign objects.
NEVER operate the unit at high transport DO NOT change engine governor settings speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and DO NOT over-speed engine. and use care when operating in reverse. Adjust and service as required. Motion of DO NOT operate in reverse unless drive wheels and attachment must stop absolutely necessary.
ALWAYS block the wheels. Accessories DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or Use only Ariens Company-recommended embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if attachments or accessories that are a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or designed for your unit and that are if an edge caves in.
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER WARNING: Read and (RIGHT SIDE) understand the Safety section See Figure 6. before proceeding. Controls brush rotation. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. ENGINE SWITCH See Figure 4. Controls power to the engine. Stop Figure 6 Figure 4 TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH...
E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 / starts. E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum 10. Electric Start: Disconnect power cord recommended ethanol content is 10%. Ariens from outlet and then from starter. recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in OPERATE UNIT all fuel.
STOP THE ENGINE Adjust Brush Height See Figure 10. 1. Release attachment drive clutch lever. Adjust height so brush rests 3 mm – 6 mm 2. Release traction clutch lever. (1/8" – 1/4”) above delicate surfaces. For 3. Move throttle control lever to the idle hard surfaces, adjust height so brush lightly position.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. Your Ariens dealer can provide service and adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center for engine service.
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See Figure 12. 7. Remove hardware securing brush lock trigger to handlebar and allow trigger to 4. Remove hardware securing belt finger rest on brush attachment. See Figure 14. and remove belt finger. 5. Remove attachment drive belt from attachment sheave. 1.
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See Figure 15. 8. Remove hardware securing brush attachment to tractor / frame. 9. Rotate brush attachment apart from tractor / frame on mount rod and remove from frame. 1. Bottom Cover 2. Engine Sheave Figure 16 Return Unit to Operating Position 1.
General Lubrication • • * After first use. ** Refer to engine manual for instructions. SERVICE PARTS See your Ariens dealer to purchase service parts for your unit. Description Part No. Figure 17 Ariens Hi-Temp Grease • 3 oz. cartridges (3) 00036800 9.
IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after lubrication. 1. Stop engine. 2. Engage traction drive clutch and then the Ariens recommends using Ariens Hi-Temp attachment drive clutch. Grease or equivalent (see Service Parts on page 15) to lubricate fittings. Lubricate each 3.
Casters See Figure 19. Figure 19 Figure 21 Traction Drive 3. Return unit to operating position. See 1. Place unit in service position. See Return Unit to Operating Position on Service Position on page 12. page 14. 2. Lubricate as shown in Figure 20 and Figure 21.
Remove Slack from Attachment 7. Connect pivot pin to speed selector arm with hardware removed in step 2. Cable 8. Tighten adjustment nut against 1. Stop engine and wait for moving parts to adjustment pivot pin. stop and for hot parts to cool. Check forward and reverse speeds.
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• If roller is 12.7 mm – 22 mm (1/2" – 7/8") from frame, no further adjustment is required. • If roller is less than 12.7 mm (1/2") from frame, loosen idler adjustment nut and move idler closer to belt. Tighten adjustment nut and recheck roller clearance.
2)1 88 "/.3 ( 1. Attachment Pulley Figure 27 2. Brake Pad ADJUST TRACTION DRIVE Figure 26 CLUTCH 2. Return unit to operating position. See See Figure 28. Return Unit to Operating Position on If unit does not drive correctly, adjust traction page 14.
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1. Traction Drive Clutch Cable 2. Cable Adjustment Barrel Adjustment Nut Figure 28 See Figure 29. 4. With traction clutch disengaged, check that swing gate tab touches the front edge of stop hole. IMPORTANT: Swing gate tab MUST touch stop hole edge. Readjust cable as necessary until tab touches stop hole edge.
(flooded). and reattempt starting. See Start The Engine on page 10. Engine is faulty. See your Ariens dealer or authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Fuel mixture is too rich. Move choke control lever to off position. See Choke Control Lever on page 9.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Attachment clutch / brake is not See Adjust Attachment Clutch & Brake on adjusted correctly. page 18. Debris is caught in brush. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. Remove obstruction before restarting.
ACCESSORIES SHORT TERM 1. Tighten all hardware to correct See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of specifications. compatible accessories and attachments for 2. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or your unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 921076 Engine Engine Model Ariens AX212 120V 212.0 (12.9) Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3600 ± 100 Starter 120V Electric and Recoil Fuel See Engine Manual Tank Capacity – L (qt) 2.6 (2.7) Brush Clearing Width –...
“Commercial Use.” If any product is rented or leased, then the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer 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. Such repair or replacement will be free of charge (labor and parts) to the original purchaser;...
Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the war- ranty if the parts result in premature wear or damage to the product.
• Ensure that the maintenance and adjustments explained in the Operator’s Manual are routinely completed. • Promptly notify AriensCo or an authorized Ariens service representative of the need for warranty service. • Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner’s expense.
AriensCo shall not be held liable for damages, including premature wear and tear, or injuries caused by installation of unauthorized parts and accessories or for parts and accessories not installed by an authorized Ariens dealer. Australian Consumer Law The following applies solely to warranties subject to Subsection 102(1) of the Australian Consumer Law: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded by the Australian Consumer Law.
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