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- Page 1 Lawn Edger Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Model 986101 – Edger 986103 – Edger 03818800F 11/10 ENGLISH Printed in USA FRANÇAIS...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 3: Product Registration
6. Fill out a product registration card and Customer Note: If the dealer does not return the card to the Ariens Company or register your product, please fill out, sign, and go to www.ariens.com. return the product registration card to Ariens. -
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine CAUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not 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 used to alert against unsafe on decals could result in serious practices. -
Page 5: Safety Rules
Emission controls and ignition until fuel vapors components can only be adjusted by an have dissipated. Ariens Company dealer or an authorized 5. Tighten all fuel tank and engine manufacturer's service center. container caps securely. Contact your Ariens Company equipment retailer concerning emission controls and Replace faulty silencers. - Page 6 Operation Maintenance and storage Do not operate the engine in a confined a. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to space where dangerous carbon monoxide be sure the equipment is in safe working fumes can collect. Breathing exhaust fumes conditions.
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Page 7: Assembly
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. DO NOT OVERFILL! See Tools Required Check Engine Fuel on page 7. •... -
Page 8: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Operator Presence Control 8. Engine Shut Off Switch 2. Cutting Depth Adjuster 9. Recoil Starter 3. Cutting Angle Adjuster 10. Fuel Shut Off 4. Blade 11. Rear Wheel Height Adjuster 5. Oil Fill/Dipstick 12. Choke 6. -
Page 9: Operation
If Push depth adjuster the unit does not perform as stated contact forward for a deeper cut. your Ariens dealer for repairs. Engine must not start with the cutting depth Lock adjuster in this adjuster out of the neutral position. -
Page 10: Cutting Angle Adjuster
Cutting Angle Adjuster Sets the rear wheel height to support the edger when working along curbs or other (Figure 7) uneven terrain. Controls the cutting angle of the blade for 1. Loosen the knob and position the wheel decorative edging. so it supports the unit level when 1. -
Page 11: Fuel Shut Off
Engine Controls Position wheel away from the blade for bevel cutting or trimming. Throttle (Figure 9) Throttle controls engine speed. 1. Set the throttle to slow (turtle) to start the unit and when traveling between work areas. 2. Set the throttle to fast (rabbit) when edging. -
Page 12: Filling Fuel Tank
Oil Drain Plug IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or reformulated fuels (fuels blended with (Figure 10) alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel Oil drain plug provides a convenient location system or cause performance problems. If to drain oil. any undesirable operating problems occur, use a gasoline with a lower percentage of 1. - Page 13 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.
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Page 14: Maintenance Schedule
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... -
Page 15: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Blade Change (Figure 11) 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. -
Page 16: Storage
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. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
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... -
Page 18: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model 986101 986103 Description Edger Engine Subaru OHC SP170 (136) 10 (169) Displacement - in (cc) Fuel Capacity - gal. (L) .90 (3.4) .71 (2.7) Engine Oil - oz. (L) 20 (0.60) See Engine Manual for Type Blade 9" Blade Cutting Positions Cutting Angle 70 - 180 degrees... - Page 19 For the next 12 months, Ariens will cover the pro- rated cost of replacing a battery pack and/or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material or workmanship.
- Page 20 Disclaimer Ariens Company 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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Page 21: Warranty Statement
Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. • As the small off-road equipment owner, you should however be aware that the Ariens Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. - Page 22 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
- Page 23 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...