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- Page 1 Imperial ™ Rear-Engine Riders Owner/Operator Manual Models 927046 - RM1028 927053 - RM9028 927054 - RM9030 927055 - RM1332 927056 - RM1330 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 02758400A 11/99 Supercedes 02757500D Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Controls And Features
ONTROLS AND EATURES ENGLISH 1. Throttle Control 2. Mower Clutch Lever 3. Parking Brake 4. Clutch Pedal 5. Brake Pedal 6. Mower Height Lever 7. Ignition Key Switch 8. Speed Indicator 9. Speed Selector WARNING 10. Engine Oil Fill 11. Fuel Tank Fill Depress clutch pedal and push latch to set. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Mower Blade ............................14 Battery ..............................14 Jump Starting............................15 Tires, Seat ............................16 General Lubrication ..........................16 Maintenance Schedule ........................17 Adjustments ............................17 Cleaning and Storage ..........................20 Trouble Shooting ..........................20 Riding Mower Specifications........................21 Attachments and Accessories ......................22 Warranty ............................. 23 11/99 © Copyright 1999 Ariens Company... -
Page 4: The Manual
Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from this unit and may void the warranty. -
Page 5: Section 2: Safety
B. Always stand clear of discharge area. sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed C. Do not operate mower unless guards are in safety training before operation. operating position or bagger is attached. ® 11/99 Ariens Riding Mower... - Page 6 If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly. Avoid sudden turns. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. Check interlock system per manual before use. Understand location and function of all controls. ® Ariens Riding Mower 11/99...
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Page 7: Unit, Operational, Personal, Service And Maintenance Safety Rules
Wear Attachment Clutch your footing. safety goggles or Disengage PTO when Do not operate on wet safety glasses with side attachment is not in grass OL0170 shields. Protect eyes, use. face and head from ® 11/99 Ariens Riding Mower... - Page 8 OL0291 ignition sources are present. ALWAYS Cleaning Clean unit before Keep unit free of grass, extended storage. See leaves, or other debris. engine manual for Clean up oil or fuel proper storage. spills. ® Ariens Riding Mower 11/99...
- Page 9 Do not use Bagger on steep slopes. Bagger components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Check components frequently and replace with recommended parts. ® 11/99 Ariens Riding Mower...
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Page 10: Section 3: Operation
Electric Start (Optional) neutral (N). The Electric Starter will start a properly choked and Ariens recommends starting forward travel in cranked engine when the key is turned to the “Start” first (1) or second (2) speed, then shifting “on position. -
Page 11: Pre-Starting, Starting And Shut-Off
4. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder, this is compression stroke, let rope rewind slowly. 5. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against Starter. ® 11/99 Ariens Riding Mower... -
Page 12: Stopping
Avoid operation over bare ground intermittent with grass cutting as this causes dirt and grass to collect and cake under pan surface. ® Ariens Riding Mower 11/99... -
Page 13: Section 4: General Maintenance
SECTION 4: GENERAL MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments ILLING which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine WARNING manufacturer's service center. - Page 14 firmly on spark plug. Replace terminal if damaged. 2. Remove oil fill cap and dipstick. Muffler 3. Pouring slowly, fill crankcase with oil. (See Worn out mufflers should be replaced immediately. specifications). Continued use could result in fire or explosion. ® Ariens Riding Mower 11/99...
- Page 15 5. Secure friction wheel and guard on hub with five cap 5. Belt Finger screws and lock washers. 6. Adjustable Clutch Rod 6. Install mower belt on engine pulley and secure rear belt finger to back cover. Figure 7 ® 11/99 Ariens Riding Mower...
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Page 16: Mower Blade
1.3 in. oz. at factory, DO NOT grind around corner at tip of blade. If cutting edge of blade cannot be sharpened in a straight line to within 1/8 of an inch of its end, replace blade with Ariens 1. Hairpin 6. Coupling Nut replacement blade only. -
Page 17: Jump Starting
10. Replace caps finger tight, wash off and dry battery. 11. Reinstall battery into unit and connect positive (+) REVERSE CONNECTIONS may result in sparks cable first, then negative (–) cable. which may result in injury. ALWAYS connect/ disconnect cables in proper order. ® 11/99 Ariens Riding Mower... -
Page 18: Tires, Seat
NOTE: After checking and/or inflating, replace and tighten valve caps to prevent air loss. Figure 11 ® Ariens Riding Mower 11/99... -
Page 19: Maintenance Schedule
Ariens Company recommends that you have adjustments schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. made by your Ariens dealer. They have the knowledge More frequent service may be required due to working and tools to properly perform adjustments which may be... - Page 20 2. Rotate blade(s) 180° and check again. The measurement should be equal within 1/8" side to side. To correct for difference in height of blade tips from side to side, 3. Loosen nuts on adjustment levers (Figure 14). ® Ariens Riding Mower 11/99...
- Page 21 2. Slide lift strap and adjustment strap together to raise, or apart to lower rear of pan. 3. Select tapped hole in lift strap that provides proper adjustment, install cap screw in tapped hole and tighten nut on carriage bolt to secure. ® 11/99 Ariens Riding Mower...
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Page 22: Cleaning And Storage
Engine carburetor malfunction - See Clean unit thoroughly. Touch up all areas to prevent rust. Engine Manual. Matching touch up paint is available from your Ariens Engine electrical system trouble - See Dealer. Store mower in a cool, dry protected location. -
Page 23: Riding Mower Specifications
Mower Deck - Flex & Float Standard High Performance Standard Cutting Width - cm (in.) 71.1 (28) 81.3 (32) 76.2 (30) 71.1 (28) 76.2 (30) Cutting Height - cm (in.) 3.8-11.4 (1.5-4.25) Cut Increments - cm (in.) 1.27 (0.5) ® 11/99 Ariens Riding Mower... -
Page 24: Attachments And Accessories
727035 28" Mulching Kit 727036 32" Mulching Kit Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your 82702000 – 2 Bucket Bagger 26"/30" Mowers unit running like new. 82702600 – 2 Bucket Bagger 28"/32" Mowers 82500200 – 40" Front Blade ®... -
Page 25: Warranty
Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material or... - Page 26 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407...
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