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By Ariens Rider Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Proprietaire/Utilisateur Model 916002 - 34-Inch Deck 03830900A 6/09 _11_ _ ENGLISH Printed in USA FRANQAIS...
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Visite a su distribuidor package. They are printed on a serial number o vaya a www.ariens.com para label, located on the frame of your unit under the rear hood (figure 1).
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Keep a 7. Fill out a product registration card and proof of purchase if you do not register your return the card to the Ariens Company or unit. go to www.ariens.com. Customer Note: If the Dealer does not...
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[,."Y-'1 al=1i'd CAUTION: POTENTIALLY WARNING: This cutting machine HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor Failure to observe the safety or moderate injury. It may also be instructions in the manuals and on used to alert against unsafe decals could result in serious practices.
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ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when crossing or operating along streets or curbs. Keep children, people, and pets away. Be Never carry children. alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work area.
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Blades can engage with the key and PTO in Keep all movements on the slope slow and the ON position, even i fthe drive m otor isnot gradual, DO NOT make sudden changes in running. Keep area c lear ofbystanders when speed or direction.
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Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and Use only a ttachments oraccessories service asrequired. designed foryour unit. Keep allhardware properly tightened. Check attachment components frequently. worn o rdamaged, replace with Stored energy insprings can cause injury. manufacturer's recommended parts. Maintain orreplace safety and instruction labels, asnecessary.
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[_o]_ij_[o_ P'_ _I m]I _ 1 _i uL_"] Figure 3 1. Battery Charging Port (Beneath Rear 7. Discharge Chute Hood) 8. Direction and Speed Control Pedal 2. Key/Power Switch 9. Steering Wheel 3. PTO Switch 10. Seat Release Lever 4. Battery Discharge Meter 11.
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If operating mower in the unit does not perform as stated contact reverse. PTO our Ariens dealer for repairs. switch must be disengaged (2) and mower blades once re-engaged (1) to restart backing is complete.
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To stop, remove foot f rom pedal ormanually Mower Lift Lever return pedal toneutral position. (Figure 4) Indicator Battery Level Raises and lowers mower deck. To adjust mowing When the key is in the height move lever to ON position one LED transport (fully raised) will light, indicating the position slot.
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Seat Release Height of Cut Lever (Figure 5) The seat locks in both the raised and lowered positions. To raise or lower seat: 1.Press seat release lever down. 2.Raise or lower seat. &Release lever. Position Height In. (cm) 4.5 (11.4) 4.25 (10.8) 4.0 (10.2) 1.
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Battery Charging Port Operating on an Incline (Figure 7) The transaxle produces more torque at lower speed. Pressing less on the foot pedal when The battery charging port is located under the climbing a slope will provide more torque to hood at the rear of the unit.
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MOVING UNIT MANUALLY WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Unit can be moved manually by disengaging transmission. Disengage transmission by pulling transmission bypass lever (1) out (away) from transmission housing (see figure 9). This lever is located just in front of the right rear tire.
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Hydraulic fluid will not be visible in the expansion reservoir on top of the transaxle when the unit is cool. At operating temperature the fluid level will rise and may be visible. If any leak develops, the transaxle must be serviced by and Ariens dealer. Transaxle fluid type: SAE 10W-30 API Class CD.
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r_,! _ Im3 r _,1 m]lll_'_lII_N :1_III_ _ ] 2. Insert front and rear trunnions into mower deck brackets and secure with WARNING: AVOID INJURY. washers and hair pins. Read and understand the entire 3. Connect stabilizer to mower deck and Safety section before proceeding.
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Blade Height (Figure Forward Pitch of Mower Blades The distance from the mower blades to the surface should be: Lowest cutting position 1-1/2-1n. + 1/4-1n. (3.8 cm + .64 cm). Highest cutting position 4-1/2-1n. + 1/4-1n. (11.4 cm + .64 cm). Lowest Cutting Position Forward Pitch = Zero (level) to 1/4 in.
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2. Block mower blades to prevent rotation. Adjusting Mower Deck To Adjust 3. Remove mounting hardware and mower Mower Blade Height And Pitch blades from mower deck. (Figure NOTE: Fasteners are standard right-hand NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust thread.
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( see BATTERY SERVICE REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 18). WARNING: Battery posts, Ariens recommends having mower blades terminals and related accessories sharpened by a professional. Contact your contain lead and lead Ariens dealer. compounds, chemicals known to...
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1. Battery Connectors Figure 18 2. Battery Hold-Down Bracket 3. Battery Hold-Down 2.Connect the battery leads tothe power Batteries cable. Figure 20 3.Install battery hold d own b racket and nut. Donot fully tighten. Tighten nut o nly 4. Press seat release lever and return seat asrequired toseat rubber pad against to operating position.
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Battery Charger WARNING: DO NOT u se battery chargers other than t hose recommended byanauthorized Ariens dealers. Incorrect battery charging will v oid warranty can lead t oequipment damage, death orserious injury. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow i nformation provided with the battery charger.
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2.Disconnect drive m otor extension spring. CAUTION: Use care w hen releasing tension from drive motor extension spring. 3. Push drive motor fully forward toward the hydrostatic transmission pulley. 4. Remove belt from pulleys. Install (Figure 1. Install hydrostatic belt on drive motor and hydrostatic transmission pulleys.
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Interlock System on page 10). engaged or is faulty. Parking brake is Release parking brake. engaged. Parking brake is out Contact your Ariens Dealer. of adjustment. Discharged batteries. Charge batteries (see Charging the Batteries on page 20). Disconnected Connect all five batteries to power cable.
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Mow during cooler time of day (see FOR BEST PERFORMANCE on page 13). Controllers A trouble code has Contact your Ariens Dealer. been set in the display electrical system. flashing red light under covers. Controller...
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Battery Removal and Installation on charger flashes, page 19). P_'_"_,,,_o_;_]_,,,,_ Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts See your authorized Ariens dealer to add to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit. Part No.
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___o_,,,_ Model Number 916002 Model AMP Rider Motors Electric Brushless DC Type Speed Forward Max. - mph (km/h) 5.0 (8.0) Reverse Max. - mph (km/h) 2.5 (4.0) Turning Radius Inside Rear Wheel - in. (cm) 15.5 (39.3) Brakes Internal Transmission Electrical 48 Volt Maintenance Free VRLA...
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31, 2007 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer (Ariens brand products) or Gravely dealer (Gravely brand products) will repair any defect in material or workmanship, repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
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If the applicable warranty period is more than 90 days, Ariens will cover the prorated cost of any defective battery, for up to 12 months after the date of purchase. This battery limited warranty does not apply to the battery packs on AMP series products.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com www.ampbyariens.com...
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