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String Trimmer
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
946152 – String Trimmer
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol
(E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Model
04241700A 10/12
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 String Trimmer Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Model 946152 – String Trimmer The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty. L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10% d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English may be obtained from your completely read your manuals. The contents 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: Safety

    Dealer for assistance. To locate your PRODUCT REGISTRATION nearest Ariens Dealer, go to www.ariens.com on the internet. The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product WARNING: Improper assembly will help the company process warranty claims...
  • Page 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS IMMINENTLY DANGER: HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety not avoided, WILL RESULT Decals. Refer to (Figure 2) below for Safety in death or serious injury. Decal locations. WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious injury.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    Keep work area clear of all persons, children dangerous projectile. Use only flexible, non- and pets. metallic line recommended by Ariens . Keep children out of the work area and under ALWAYS keep trimmer head in contact with the the watchful care of a responsible adult.
  • Page 6 A spark arrestor, if used, must Check all hardware at regular intervals, be maintained in effective working order by the especially trimmer head attachment bolts. operator. See your Ariens Dealer or engine Keep all hardware properly tightened. manufacturer’s service center. Before tipping unit, remove fuel.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Handlebar Assembly WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 1. Loosen handlebar wing knobs. Do not Read and understand the entire remove them. Safety section before 2. Unfold handlebar to operating position. proceeding. NOTE: Adjust handlebar to a height comfortable for the operator. Be sure cable is TOOLS REQUIRED clear of pinch points.

  • Page 8: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 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.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES FILLING FUEL TANK See Controls and Features (Figure 3) on page 8. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before WARNING: AVOID INJURY. proceeding. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your Engine Manual for correct type and grade of Trimmer Head / Trimmer Lines fuel.

  • Page 10: To Start And Shut Off

    • Use of any gasoline other than those Stopping the Engine approved above will void the engine 1. Release control bail so that trimmer head warranty. If the pumps are not marked stops rotation. Wait until rotating parts for the content of alcohol or ethers, stop completely before leaving operator’s check ethanol and MTBE levels with position.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Wood Block Safety section before proceeding. Maintenance Schedule Service Performed Intervals (Hours) Each Check Fasteners • Figure 4 Check Trimmer Lines • Check Control Bail • CHECK FASTENERS Operation Make sure all hardware is tightened properly. Check Engine Oil •...

  • Page 12: Service And Adjustments

    1. Disconnect spark plug wire. CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS 2. Clean area around oil cap. 3. Tip the string trimmer on its right side. Remove grass, dirt and debris from engine cooling fins every 25 hours to prevent damage caused by overheating.

  • Page 13: Cutting Height Adjustment

    HANDLEBAR HEIGHT 1. Raise the cutter head off the ground. 2. Loosen and remove capscrew, lock ADJUSTMENT washer and washer. (Figure 6) 3. Remove height guide and bottom spacer. 1. Loosen and remove both wing knobs from 4. Remove cutter disk and any of the handlebar.

  • Page 14: Drive Belt Replacement

    SWIVEL HEAD ADJUSTMENT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Figure 8) (Figure 9 & 9) 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. Loosen the wing knob on the bracket at the rear of the unit.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 17: Storage

    Replacement Line of ignition. Length – in. (cm) 18 (46) Diameter – in. (cm) 5/32 (0.40) SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your String Trimmer running like new. Part no. Description 07236900 Drive Belt...

  • Page 18: Warranty

    Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com.
  • Page 19 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 20 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS (3.) Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement The CARB (California Air Resources Board), the EPA, and Ariens as required maintenance in the written instructions Company are pleased to explain the evaporative emission...
  • Page 22 Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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