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WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents.
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1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read Owner/Operator Manual. OL1801 Keep children and others away from unit while operating. OL4370 Never direct discharge toward other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade.
NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating parts. OL4420 3. WARNING! Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or bagger is attached. Always stand clear of discharge area. OL4430 Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached or guards are in operating position.
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Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower. Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand. Wrap blade(s) or wear gloves to service. On multiblade mowers, rotation of one blade will cause all blades to rotate. NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running.
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Always wear a seat belt when operating unit using a Rollover Protection System (ROPS). Keep all movements on the slope slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while engine is running (except where specifically recommended). Stop engine, remove key or spark plug wire and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing or cleaning. Check parking brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
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7. Check Engine Crankcase - Check and add oil if needed. See Engine Manual for specifications. 8. Fill Engine Fuel Tank - Add clean fuel to the fuel tank. IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for fuel type. 9. Hardware - Check for loose hardware. 10.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES OF4035 OF4095 OM4090 OM4085 1. Fuel Tanks and Caps 2. Steering Levers 3. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir 4. Ignition Switch 5. Hour Meter 6. Throttle Lever 7. Choke Control 8. Power Take Off (PTO) Switch Figure 4 9. Battery 10.
Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated, contact your Ariens dealer for repairs. NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged, the steering levers are locked in neutral.
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Choke Control Push the choke lever forward to start a cold engine. Pull the choke lever to the rear when the engine gets warm. OF1680 Throttle Lever The throttle lever changes the engine speed. Move the throttle lever to Fast (1) to increase engine speed.
Hour Meter Records total number of hours the engine has been run. IMPORTANT: Keep a record of Hour Meter readings for recommended Lubrication and Maintenance intervals. NOTE: For accurate readings be sure Ignition Switch is OFF when unit is not in operation. FILLING FUEL TANK WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
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WARNING: Move the steering control levers slowly and keep the throttle control lever at slow speed until you learn how to operate the unit. 3. Bring the steering levers to neutral. 4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4 speed. 5.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp. Keep mower deck properly levelled. Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping. Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow twice. Do not travel too fast. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Ariens Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Ariens Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized service center. WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
400 hours. Use Mobil 1 Extended Performance 15W50 Synthetic Oil or equivalent for best component life (Ariens p/n 00057100). 1. Place container under oil filter to catch 2. Remove the filter guard and oil filter from 3.
5. Spin new oil filter onto filter housing until it makes contact. Tighten oil filter another 3/4 turn. 6. Install the filter guards removed in step 2. Tighten the mounting screws to 65 lbf-in (7.3 N•m). 7. Repeat steps 1–6 for the other transaxle.
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1. Blade 2. Cup Washer 3. Bolt Figure 9 Sharpen the Mower Blades CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blades while on unit. An unbalanced mower blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to unit. Check mower blade balance before reinstalling blades.
BATTERY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Unit comes equipped with a maintenance- free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals.
4. Charge battery according to charger and battery manufacturers’ instructions. 5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 21. Jump-Starting Ariens does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information. LUBRICATE UNIT Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections.
Aligning the Steering Levers (Figure 14) 1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. 2. Place seat in the service position (See Service Position on page 17). 3. Loosen brake interlock on the same side as steering lever to be adjusted. 4.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE STEERING LEVER HANDLES The handles have three height positions (Figure 16). 1. Spacer 4. Steering 2. Handle 3. Eccentric Spacer Figure 16 1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. 2. Remove the spacer, handle, and eccentric spacer from the steering lever.
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PTO Belt Access 1. Properly stop and park unit (See Operation on page 12). 2. Lower the mower. 3. Place seat in most rearward position. 4. Remove belt covers. 5. Place foot board in open position (Figure 18). 1. Footboard in open position Figure 18...
5. Install new hydro pump belt by positioning belt on sheaves. Put belt onto right hand hydrostat sheave last. 6. Replace long mower belt on mower clutch sheave. See Replacing Mower Belts on page 25. 1. Hydro Belt 2. Spring 3.
4. Remove the mower mounting pins connecting the mower mounting arms to the deck. 5. Slide mower deck out from under unit. 1. Mower Lift 2. Link Chain 3. Mower Mounting Figure 22 Installing the Mower Deck (Figure 22) 1. Slide mower deck under unit. 2.
Blade Side-to-Side Level Left Blade Front-to-Back Pitch Front Rear Figure 23 Adjust Blade Height Level and pitch the mower with the height adjusters on each deck lift bracket (Figure 24). Loosen the jam nut on the deck lift bracket bolt about 1/4 turn to reduce clamp load on the height adjusters.
When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove all fuel from tank and carburetor (run dry). Refer to Engine Manual. Clean and charge the battery. Charge battery every three to four weeks when storing unit. Fuel System Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system.
Model Number Model Engine Engine Engine Model Number Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Cooling System Capacity Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) Reverse Maximum – mph (km/h) Turning Radius Brakes Electrical...
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Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, and that Ariens 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.
(12) months after the date of purchase. Ariens 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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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...
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