Ariens 927 Series User's Manual
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1. RM odel Riding Mower re peer uae A e b NS y p A A ana s atman OR eee CAE wey a AOE week Sgt corn Be Safety Alert Symbol And Notations The following safety notations are used _ throughout this manual to call attention to special information or operating procedures Understand the message in each notation and be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibili ty of personal injury gt NOTE A NOTE points out general reference in formation regarding proper operation and maintenance practices IMPORTANT An IMPORTANT statement in dicates specific procedures or information that is required to prevent damage to the machine or its attachments This safety alert symbol is used to at tract your attention PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED When you see this symbol _ BECOME ALERT HEED ITS MESSAGE WN CAUTION A CAUTION identifies safe operating practices or indicates unsafe conditions that could result in personal injury WARNING A WARNING describes a con dition where failure to follow the instruc tions could result in severe personal in jury DANGER A DANGER designates a con Ay sition where failure to follow instruc tions or heed warning will most likely result in serious personal injury or death A Message to Ariens Customers Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment We are pleased that you have purchased the best equipment avalla2. Loosen three nuts securing rear belt finger to back cover and rotate belt finger counterclockwise to remove from unit On 32 mowers remove mower pulley belt finger loosen cap screw on clutching idler and fixed idler to provide clearance for belt be tween belt fingers and idlers Remove old belt and place new belt in position on mower and engine pulley Position rear belt finger with 1 16 clearance between belt and finger secure rear belt finger to rear cover by tightening top two nuts first then bottom nut Adjust belt as described in Adjustments Section of this manual 32 mowers do not require adjustment On 32 mowers tighten cap screws on clutching idler with 1 8 clearance between belt and finger and fixed idler with tab on mount engaged in hole of belt finger Install belt finger at mower pulley with 1 16 clearance between belt and finger bend finger as required seg 14 3 1 Mower Belt 2 Rear Belt Finger 3 Belt Finger Adjustment 4 Engine Pulley l Figure 8 Mower Belt Replacement E EA N 1 Mower Pulley 2 Mower Belt 3 Fixed Idler 4 Clutching Idler 5 Belt Finger Figure 9 32 Mower Belt Replacement Remove rear belt finger from back cover and mower belt from engine pulley Refer to Mower Beit l l i Remove five cap screws with lock washers that secure friction wheel and guard to hub this provides clearance for removal of belt Place
3. Following the same pattern each time you mow your lawn can develop ridges at right angles to direction of mowing By changing direction of mato when Bose oa you can prevent this Turn clockwise right turn when beginning to mow large open areas This discharges clip pings away from borderline objects sidewalks driveways fences etc After making a clockwise pass mow i a counterclockwise left turn direction This discharges clippings evenly over cut grass Continuous clockwise mowing will cause a build up of clippings preventing a uniform cut Slow down when making turns Short fast turns can cause scuffing outside front tire slides and pulls out grass When mowing regulate forward travel speed with Speed Selector and always operate engine at full throttle This maintains proper blade speed and air flow to facilitate discharg ing of clippings Mowing with a Jower throttle setting causes blade to tear grass resulting in poor lawn appsarance A good fertilization program and frequent watering will help keep your lawn weed free and green all year long Due to variations in climate soil and grass varieties contact your local garden supply dealer park or golf course superintendent or county agent to obtain specific information pertaining to your area NOTE Be sure to clean mower pan after each use Do not allow grass clumps or a coating of grass and debris to collect inside of mower pan A
4. A Operation Continued Generally grass should be cut about 1 1 2 long in spring and not less than a long in pol summer weather age lf grass B high or if it contains a high degree of moisture cut it first with mower pan set high and then cut it with mower pan set lower This gives better distribution of clippings and provides a clean second cut Height of cut should not be set too low on thick lush lawns Such grass if Cut too short may die This also applies to springy heavy growth lawns If blade ts set too low mower pan will drag on grass and restrict air flow thus reducing discharge of grass clippings riding mower pan or discharge while engine is running Disengage Mower Clutch lever OUT stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop before attempting to Slear aves any obstruc tion 1 WARNING NEVER attempt to clear Grass should be cut when itis dry not when it is wet from dew rain or from watering When wet grass tends to pack inside mower pan and will not discharge properly especially if height of cut is set too low y CAUTION Stay alert tor holes rocks A roots and hidden hazards in area of operation Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel ai Werks or Toads Stay alert for traffic To insure most complete and even cut overlap each swath Plan your cutting so that you always trim with _the left side of mower pan
5. Cutting Height 6 Discharge Chute pitch 1 Cutting Tip 3 Blade Figure 16 Cutting Height Adjustments Continued Pe an _ Pitch Proper blade pitch is when blade tip measured from surface is 1 4 to 3 8 lower at front center of mower pan than when same tip is at rear center of mower pan Adjust to achieve a proper balance between cutting height and pitch aes Adjusting front lift link raises or lowers front of mower pan and changes both cutting height and pitch To adjust loosen jam nut on frant link to allow for movement of coupling nut Turn coupling nut clockwise to raise and counterclockwise to lower front of mower pan Secure coupling in position by tightening jam nut e gt Front Of Rider A Coupling Nut EE ni 2 Jam Nut Figure 18 Front Lift Link TE 4 Blade Cutting Edges 2 Ground Level 3 Front Blade Height 4 Rear Blade Height Figure 17 Blade Pitch Adjusting rear lift links raises or lowers rear of mower pan and changes both cutting height and pitch T adjust loosen both tower jam nuts to allow for movement of upper jam nuts l 1 Upper Jam Nut on lift rods Turn both upper jam nuts on each 2 Lower Jam Nut lift rod equally to raise or lower rear of pan 3 Lift Rod Secure lift rods in position by tightening lower i ae ee eee ee Figure 19 Rear Lift Link jam nuts 19 Adjustments Continued If proper pitch cannot
6. Keep away from drop offs Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hazards and traffic DO NOT stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill Mow up and down face of steep slopes NEVER across face If slope is too steep to back riding mower up slope is too steep for safe operation Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes and operating on wet or slippery surfaces Disengage mower clutch stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop before leav _ing operator s position for any reason such as unclogging discharge chute when making any repairs adjustment inspections or cleaning unit RE Vf DO NOT touch equipment parts which might be hot from operation Before attempting to maintain adjust or service allow such EPERS to cool a lf equipment vibrates abnormally disengage mower clutch stop engine at once and remove key Abnormal vibration is a warning to trouble Repair any damage before restarting unit See your Ariens Dealer After striking a foreign object disengage mower clutch stop engine and wait for moving parts to stop before leaving operator s posi tion Thoroughly inspect unit for any damage and repair damage before restarting and operating unit Use care when pulling loads or using grass
7. _ Clutch is engaged IN engine must shut off or interlock circuit is defective NOTE Check interlock system before each day s usage eae ee DANGER Failure of interlock together with improper operation of unit could result in severe personal injury rere aaaea STARTING rr y WARNING DO NOT attempt to start your engine at this time Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator s Manual before starting engine a a AE Ee A NOTE Try out controls without running engine to see how they work and what they do Engine will not start unless Speed Selector is in neutral N and Mower Clutch Lever is disengaged OUT On electric start models engine will crank but will not start On electric start models depress both Brake and Clutch Pedals when starting engine Throttle Move Throttle Lever to Choke position to start a cold engine When engine has warmed up move lever to Fast position It should not be necessary to use choke when starting a warm engine _ A eee CAUTION Idle speed of engine and top governed engine speed are factory ad justed DO NOT change engine governor setting or over speed engine A N Throttle Lever controls engine speed to increase push up and to decrease pull down Mower should be operated at full throttle unless otherwise specified in Owner s Manual Select desired travel speeds with Speed Selector a Operation Continued Rewind Starter Grasp
8. col lector Use only approved drawbar hitch points Limit loads to those you can safely control Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended Disengage mower clutch lower attachment engage parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unauthoriz ed use Maintenance and Storage DO NOT change engine governor setting or over speed engine Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight and be sure equipment is in safe working condition Check all hardware at regular intervals To reduce fire hazard and overheating keep equipment free of grass leaves ic or ex cessive grease Worn out mufflers s are more than just a noise nulsance and should be replaced immediately Continued use could result in fire or explosion NEVER store equipment with gasoline in tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Refer to Storage Section of this Owner s Manual for important instructions if unit is to be stored for extended periods Decals CAUTION Read operators manyal e Keep shietds in place e Keep propie and pets away e Release parking brake _ Depress clutch pedal Shift to ist or 2nd speed e Slowly release clutch e Shift to desired speed e Depress clutch pedal Depress Brake pedal Belore leaving aperator s position C Shift to neutral Engage parking brake Oiseng
9. deterioration without draining enough gasoline from tank to avoid spilling 10 NOTE Use Ariens Multi Purpose Grease Part Number 000150 or good grade of general pur pose grease at ZEIK fittings and oll at ate tion points The steering eysiem front wheels left rear wheel and linkage pivot points shown below should be lubricated every 25 hours of opera tion or twice each season whichever occurs first Figure 3 Bubriceven Points Lubrication and Maintenance Schedule Hours of Operation Time Interval Service Required i Every 5 Hours Or Daily Check Engine Crankcase Qil Every 10 Hours Oil bell crank and other pivot points Service Engine Air Filter Change Engine Crankcase Ol Service Battery Check Tire Pressure Check Brake Adjustment Grease Steering System and Front Axle Spindies Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Or Annually Check Spark Plugs Clean or Replace Air Filter cartridge Clean Engine Cooling Fins Under extremely dusty dirty conditions lt may be necessary to service more often Lubrication and Maintenance Continued ENGINE OIL Use a high quality oil classified for Service SF SE SD or SC These oils keep engine cleaner and retard formation of gum and varnish deposits DO NOT add anything to recom mended oil Refer to chart for recommended viscosity grades to use with temperature range an ticipated before next oil change RECOMMENDED SAE VIS
10. land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap plicable local state or federal laws A spark ar rester if used must be maintained in effective working order by the operator See your Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturers service center Operating Tips The following tips will help you to mow safely achieve maximum performance from your riding mower and maintain the appearance of your lawn f Be sure your mower blade is sharp A dull blade will tear grass blades This usually results in a white cast over a freshly cut lawn Later tips of grass blades will turn brown Proper leveling and pitch of riding mower pan is essential to obtain a smooth even lawn mow ing operation Reverse or inadequate pitch makes blade cut grass twice resulting in frazzled fresh cut lawn Too much pitch causes trough type uneven cut Improper leveling results in step type uneven cut Refer to Ad justments Section for Level and Pitch instruc tions A new lawn has much softer blades of grass and has a higher moisture content It is impor tant for this type of lawn to be cut with sharp blades ta Cutting height will vary with different types of grass climate and individual preference When first using your riding mower cut grass a little longer than you did with narrower cut ting units until you are sure that a greater cut ting width will not cause scalping due to ir regularities in lawn l ST
11. starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder this is the compression stroke let rope rewind slowly Then pull rope with rapid con tinuous full arm stroke Let rope rewind slowly IMPORTANT DO NOT let starter Brees snap back against Starter a Repeat above inetrastlons until engine starts Refer to engine manufacturer s instructions Ignition Switch WARNING Turn Ignition Key OFF and A remove it before attempting any maintenance adjustment or leaving unit unattended On rewind start models to start engine place i igni tion key in ignition switch and turn it clockwise to RUN On electric start models turn Key to START posi tion and when engine starts release ignition key If engine fails to start on first attempt turn ignition key OFF wait a few minutes and try again Best starter life is obtained by using short starting cycles IMPORTANT DO NOT operate starter motor more than 15 seconds per minute as overheating and damage can occur After engine has started allow it to warm up before applying load Turn ignition key COMNIGIGOGn Wiss to OFF to stop engine Brake Pedal When Brake Pedal is depressed with clutch pedal depressed brake band on friction wheel hub stops riding mower y Depress Brake Pedal to keep riding mower from rolling backward down a SORS when eee _ clutch CAUTION Brake will not stop riding mower without depr
12. unit without proper instructions DO NOT carry passengers Preparation Thoroughly inspect and clear work area of ob OAriens Company 1987 Models Model 927025 RM830e 83 H P Briggs 4 Stratton elect start w 30 pan Serial No 032701 and up i Model 927027 RM830 8 H P Briggs amp Stratton recoil w 30 pan Serial No 013101 and up Model 927030 RM1132e 11 H P Briggs amp Stratton elect start w 30 pan Serial No 005701 and up Model 927032 RM11306 11 H P Briggs amp Stratton elect start w 30 pan Serial No 002701 and up Model 927033 RM928e 9 H P Kawasaki elect start w 28 pan Serial No 000101 and up Model 927034 RM1232e 12 H P Kawasaki elect start w 32 pan Serial No 000101 and up Satory Precautions jects which might be picked up and thrown Remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects Wear sturdy footwear DO NOT operate riding mower barefoot or when wearing open sandals or canvas shoes DO NOT wear loose clathing that may get caught in rotating parts of unit NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while engine is running except where specifically recommended Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive Handle with care Use an approv ed RED gasoline container i NEVER allow smoking materials sparks or flame match pilot light etc near riding mower or gasoline container Ch
13. COSITY GRADES Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick Fuel Fill Fuel Tank Electric Starter Motor Oil Drain Plug Cylinder Sump NOODWN Figure 5 Typical Briggs Stratton Engine If not available a synthetic oil may be used having Checking 5W 20 S5W 30 or 5W 40 viscosity l The engine crankcase oll should be checked daily or every 5 hours of operation nt To check oil park rider on a flat level surface stop engine and wipe all debris from around dipstick cap l Turn cap remove dipstick from engine and wipe oil off dipstick Insert dipstick into fill hole and turn slowly until cap bottoms firmly Remove dipstick and observe oil level If low add clean fresh oil of same type and viscosity as is in engine to bring oll level to full F mark Replace dipstick being sure to tighten cap firmly IMPORTANT DO NOT over fill Level must not exceed full F mark Oil level MUST be main tained in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine damage will result 1 Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick 2 Air Cleaner Cover 3 Spark Plug Changing 4 Oil Drain Plug 5 Fuel Tank IMPORTANT Change oil after first 2 hours of 6 Fuel Fill operation thereafter change oil every 25 hours E E l f of operation more often in dusty dirty condi Figure 4 Typical Kawasaki Engine tions See chart for proper type and viscosity 11 Lubrication and Maintenance Continued NOTE Run engine just p
14. Figure 14 Clutch and Brake Adjustment Test by fully depressing Clutch Pedal and try ing to turn wheels by hand they should not turn Mower Belt Ariens Company recommends that mower belt be adjusted after first five hours of operation 32 mower belt is self adjusting Adjustments Continued Belt engagement should occur when front edge of Mower Clutch lever is positioned in line with rear edge of forward notch of quadrant as viewed through slot in left side of cowl Full locked in engagement should occur when lever is positioned completely into front notch of quadrant Some resistance should be felt when moving lever into notch IMPORTANT Over tightening belt will result in premature belt and bearing wear To adjust place height control lever in mid notch position and tighten cap screw at ad justment yoke on front of unit with a 3 4 socket wrench i When tightening cap screw hold Mower Clutch lever so that front edge of lever is posi tioned in line with rear edge of forward notch of quadrant tighten belt just enough to pre vent slippage under load Mower Clutch lever when tightening cap screw will move slightly to rear of this point when tension is correct Steering Gear Adjustment Cap Screw Height Control Clutch Lever View Quadrant Through Slot Depress Spring Clip To Turn Adjustment Screw 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 15 Mower Belt Adjustment 18 2 Mower
15. Pan Cutting Height WARNING Stop engine remove key A Wait for moving parts to stop and remove gt wire from spark plug before attempting _ the following adjustment procedures CAUTION Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect hands when working with mower blades Rotate mower blade with Mower Clutch disengaged OUT and take measurements with Mower Clutch engaged IN NOTE A wood block about 1 square by 5 long may be used under pan for blade measurement Wrap block with masking tape mark tape with cutting edge of blade and measure distance from end of block to mark s This method avoids errors by having to read any measurements under pan With riding mower positioned on a smooth flat level surface and tire pressure properly 2 set preform the following procedures in order of appearance The cutting height range is 1 to 4 To check lower mower pan with Mower Height lever to its lowest cutting height rotate one blade tip to discharge opening and measure distance from blade tip to surface Distance from blade tip to surface should be 1 Rotate blade 180 degrees and measure other blade tip The dif ference in measurement between blade tips should not be greater than 3 16 If it is greater than 3 16 see your Ariens dealer to have it corrected To adjust cutting height proceed with and level instructions as follows 1 2 ETA 3 MO rr 5 4 Ground Level 5
16. Speed Selector in neutral N release drive belt from idler and remove it from drive disk and engine pulley NU A Lubrication and Maintenance Continued Drive Belt Replacement A oe p Mower Belt Idler Arm Engine Pulley Rear Belt Finger Friction Wheel Drive Disc Figure 10 Drive Belt 1 2 3 4 5 6 install new belt around engine pulley drive disk and idler with belt properly seated in grooves Secure friction wheel and guard on hub with five cap screws and lock washers Install mower belt on engine pulley and secure rear belt finger to back cover Refer to Mower Belt ae i Mower Blade A CAUTION Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect hands when working with mower blades Regularly check mower blades for wear vanes if used and that lock washer is fully compress ed by nut requires 50 60 ft Ibs of torque on nuts 15 1 Mower Blade OE Yuq 2 Heavy Glove or Padding Figure 11 Mower Blade Replacement WARNING Stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from spark plug before attempting any maintenance procedures CAUTION Wear of mower blade will A cause structural weakness DO NOT in stall new or replacement vanes on worn blades gt i prevent rotation remove nut lock washer and blade from shaft Sharpen both ends of blade at original angle 25 degrees removing equal amounts of material from each e
17. able to your particular unit If you have questions always check with your Ariens dealer f Contents Adjustments 0 ccc eee ees 17 20 Controls and Features ia Soc Dealer Preparation for Operation ree 3 4 Lubrication and Maintenance ace eed 10 16 Operation O oe laa tees 6 9 Safety Alert da and Notations TP 1 Decals ar t a a A Tih ar UE Safety Precautions A re 1 2 Storage eg ee ae ree re 21 User Service Components Pact AS E 21 This manual covers the above models Specific Model and Serial Number of your riding mower are on a label on frame located near engine Record numbers below and use them whenever parts or SIR are required gt Model Number Riding Mower Serial Number Riding Mower Serial Number Engine _ Train ing Read and understand this Owner s Manual and engine instructions before operating this unit Be thoroughly familiar with controls and pro per use of equipment Know how to stop unit and disengage controls quickly in an emer gency TE Understand and follow each Danger Warning Caution and Instruction decal installed on equipment _ Use only attachments or accessories designed for your unit See your Ariens Dealer for a com plete list of recommended attachments or ac cessories Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly children and pets NEVER allow children to operate equipment DO NOT allow adults to Operate
18. age mower clutch Stop Engine Remove ignition key SERVICING e Waittor att movement to stop e Disconnect spark plug wire i Before tipping unit drain 5 gas tank and remove battery it electric Manulactured Unges Pat Numbers 3 639 919 amp 3 799 094 Before starting engine be sure machine is in neutral and mower clutch is disengaged Mower Helght Low Mower Cluteh O ROTATING BLADE Keep hands amp feet away Stap engine amp remove ignition key before clearing Figure 1 Decal Location Dealer Preparation for Operation NOTE All references to Left Right Front and Rear are given from operator s position Customer Note Your Ariens Dealer is expected to complete these preparation steps and review important information including this manual with you before or upon delivery of this unit l The preparation information is included here so that you and your dealer may review it together Steering Wheel Place steering wheel onto column shaft lubricate shaft with holes lined up and drive roll pin through holes to secure Pin should have equal spacing on both sides of steering wheel base Seat RM 928 amp RM 1232 Place seat on seat bracket and install four cap screws with lock washers Connect seat switch wires to connectors Slide seat to a safe comfortable operating position and tighten cap screws to secure se
19. al are most commonly used for consumer service and can be ordered through your Ariens Dealer When ordering parts always in clude the Model and Serial Number of your unit to assure prompt service Attachments 827020 Rear Grass Bagger 26 amp 30 Mowers i 827021 Rear Grass Bagger 28 amp 32 Mowers 831017 Ariens Trailer Accessories 703985 Tire Chains 727002 12 Volt Electric Start Kit 724036 120 Volt Electric Start Kit 727013 Dethatcher 727016 Front Weight
20. at in position Dealer Preparation for Operation Wheel Brakes Wheel brakes are properly adjusted at factory Test brakes after riding mower is assembled to be sure adjustment has not been disturbed in shipment Belt Adjustment Mower belt tends to seat in during first few hours of operation Ariens recommends ad justment of belt tension after first five hours of operation No adjustment required on 32 mowers Engine IMPORTANT Engine is shipped without oil in crankcase Refer to instructions in Lubrication and Maintenance Section to fill Tire Pressure Rotary mower was shipped with tires over in flated to ensure seating of bead Reduce tire pressure to 12 PSI before operating unit Battery electric start models Battery is shipped without electrolyte After removing battery from tractor fill each cell with electrolyte to level indicator Instructions for battery removal and charging are in Lubrication and Maintenance section of this manual Safety Interlock System _ DANGER Failure of interlock together with improper operation of unit could result in severe personal injury _ Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it is functioning properly With operator on seat tractor must not start unless Speed Selector is in neutral N and Mower Clutch is disengaged OUT Engine MUST stop if operator leaves seat when Speed Selector is in any drive position or with Mowe
21. be obtained with front and rear lift links loosen nut on carriage bolt and remove cap screw holding lift strap and ad justment strap together Slide lift strap and ad justment strap together to raise or apart to lower rear of pan Select tapped hole in lift strap that provides proper adjustment install cap screw in tapped hole and Hohten nut on carriage bolt to secure 1 Lift Strap 2 Cap Screw Remove To Adjust 3 Carriage Bolt 4 Adjustment Strap Figure 20 Adjustment Strap Level side to side To level mower pan turn Adusia ap screw on adjustment lever clockwise to raise right Side or counterclockwise to lower it z T A y TAS 1 Adjustment Cap Screw 2 Adjustment Lever 3 Mower Pan Figure 21 Leveling Lever Runners On 28 and 32 models runners may be ad justed to prevent scalping or removed entirely to operate at lowest cutting height Scalping may occur if runners are removed or set too close to pan NOTE When installing spacers assemble spacers on ends of runners first then install center spacers This aids in alignment and ease of installation Do not tighten hardware until all spacers are installed i To adjust for lowest cutting height place two large spacers at ends of runners and Sman spacers in center positions fhe To adjust for an intermediate cutting height place one large spacer at each end of runners and one large and one small spacer in center p
22. ble The care you give your Ariens equipment will determine the satisfac tion and service life you will obtain from it Use this manual and the engine manual supplied as your guide By observing the instructions and suggestions in these manuals your Ariens equipment will serve you well for many years Your Ariens dealer will be happy to supply any service or advice which may be required to keep your Ariens equipment operating at peak efficiency He stocks genuine Ariens parts and lubricant manufactured with the same preci sion and skill as the original equipment His factory trained staff is kept well informed on the best methods of servicing Ariens equip ment and Is ready and able to serve you If engine repair or service is required they can be obtained from an Ariens dealer or from an authorized engine manufacturer s service center If service is required be prepared to supply the service person with the Model and Serial Number of the equipment and the engine as well as a full description of the prob lem encountered NOTE The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at the time the manual was approved for printing Ariens company reserves the right to discon tinue models without notice and without Incur ring obligation The equipment described within this manual may not be identified as either standard or optional and the various il lustrations may not all be applic
23. cause personal injury DO NOT allow flames sparks or any ig nited object to come near battery When charging or working near a battery always shield your eyes and provide ventilation A of children Batteries contain sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing In case of acid contact with skin eyes or clothing flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes If acid is swallowed drink large quan tities of milk or egg or vegetable oil Call a physician immediately Every 25 hours or each week check electrolyte level of each cell by removing caps one at a time The electrolyte level should be at level in dicator Use distilled water to fill each cell if needed Install and tighten each cap after checking l IMPORTANT When distilled water is added to battery during freezing weather it must be charged to mix water with electrolyte or water will remain at top and freeze Keep battery and its terminals clean and in spect monthly to be sure of obtaining best performance WARNING DO NOT allow tools or other ci A objects to come into contact with both terminals at same time When removing battery from tractor remove negative cable first to reduce risk of sparks WARNING Keep batteries out of reach 13 A To charge battery remove battery from riding To clean terminals remove battery from riding mower by removing cables Remove battery strap an
24. d hooks and lift battery out Clean or service away from unit Remove corrosion from battery terminals and cable connections with a wire brush then wash with a weak baking soda solution After cleaning apply a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly to terminals and cable ends to retard corrosion Reinstall battery CAUTION Connect positive cable first negative cable last mower remove vents and charge at a rate of 1 2 amps for 10 hours on a fully discharged battery IMPORTANT Charging at a higher rate will damage battery l A WARNING When charging battery remove it from tractor and make certain that you connect positive lead of charger to positive terminal and negative lead to negative ter minal Reverse connections can cause sparks and potential unsafe conditions Battery Cables Positive Terminal Filler Caps Battery Sirap Negative Terminal aAhaoND Figure 7 Battery Frame Lubrication and Maintenance Continued an A Clean seat regularly using a vinyl cleaner not solvent Extreme temperatures can damage seat when left unprotected against weather If seat should tear apply vinyl repair tape to pro tect damaged area _ Mower Belt Replacement WARNING Stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire form spark plug before attempting to replace mower belt _Disengage OUT Mower Clutch lever
25. eck fuel supply before starting engine DO NOT fill gasoline tank indoors when engine is running or while engine is still hot Allow engine to cool several minutes before remov ing fuel cap Wipe off any spilled gasoline and allow all vapors to ta before ASES engine Part Number 027374D Printed in U S A 5 88 Safety Precautions Operation Keep equipment in good condition Keep all shields in place and safety oo operating properly Operate unit only when there is good visibility and light Disengage mower clutch OUT and make sure Speed Selector is in neutral N position before attempting to start engine l Open doors if unit is run in garage exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas DO NOT run engine in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas Disengage mower clutch when riding mower is being operated in reverse transported or is not in use Look behind and use cate when backing Someone may have come up behind you NEVER direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near equipment while unit is in operation The operator is responsible for the safety of bystanders Tipping and or loss of control of unit can be caused by operating on slopes rough terrain turns speed changes slippery surfaces and bagger load as well as any combination of them l Be familiar with area of operation Stay alert for holes rocks roots and hidden hazards in area of operation
26. essing Clutch Pedal Clutch Pedal ae When Clutch Pedal is depressed transmission is disengaged from engine permitting shifting from neutral N to desired direction of travel With Speed Selector in 1st or 2nd speed release Clutch Pedal slowly for smooth acceleration and remove foot from pedal IMPORTANT Do not leave 5 88 on pedat during operation as belt slippage may occur When unit is in motion use of Clutch Pedal is not required when shifting between forward travel speeds Depressing Clutch Pedal Be lut nina point will activate brake CAUTION To stop riding mower in emergency situations fully depress clutch pedal hill or slope with Speed Selector in for ward speed use brake to stop DO NOT release clutch pedal until unit has stap ped rolling and Speed Selector has been moved to 1st or 2nd speed 0 CAUTION If unit rolls backward dawn a Speed Selector Speed Selector jyer is used to auieet neutral N or travel speeds that provide six forward and one reverse speed These speeds are shown on Speed Selector quadrant First 1 speed is slowest 6 indicates fastest speed R indicates reverse and N indicates neutral position To start engine Speed Selector lever must be in neutral N Ariens recommends a forward travel in first 1 or second 2 speed then eves on the go to desired travel speed Operation Continued Parking Brake CAUTION Before lea
27. l is at proper level using dipstick Fill or change per instruc tions in Lubrication and Maintenance Section ee CAUTION Make sure all hardware is tight all safety devices in place and all j adjustments made correctly E AE E AR O A E Check air filter for dirt Clean as required Refer to Lubrication and Maintenance Section Fuel ee A WARNING Gasoline is highly flam Ma mable and must be handled with care Never fill tank when the engine is run ning or hot from operation allow engine to cool several minutes before removing fuel cap DO NOT allow open flame matches or smoking in area DO NOT over fill Wipe up any spills and allow all vapors to dissipate before Starting engine Use approved RED gasoline container NOTE To prevent foreign particles from enter ing tank while filling wipe dust dirt and debris from around cap before removing it Check fuel supply Fill gasoline tank with clean fresh low lead or lead free gasoline leaded if unleaded is unavailable DO NOT use premium gasahol or mix gasoline with oil Use of lead free gasoline produces fewer combustion deposits e Seat Be sure all controls can be reached safely from operator s position To move seat loosen four bolts under seat move seat to desired posi tion and tighten bolts The seat interlock switch is actuated by the operator s weight If operator leaves seat when Speed Selector is not in neutral N or Mower
28. nd block to prevent overheating DAEN Every 100 operating hours or yearly more often if conditions require remove blower housing and clean cooling fins Also clean external sur faces of your engine of dust dirt and oil deposits which can contribute to improper cooling IMPORTANT DO NOT operate engine with blower housing removed this will cause overheating and engine damage A CAUTION Periodically clean muffler and manifold areas to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris tf engine muf fler is equipped with spark arrester screen assembly remove every 50 hours for cleaning and inspection Replace if damaged Spark Plugs Spark plugs should be cleaned or replaced if necessary and gap reset to 030 every 100 hours of operation or yearly whichever comes first ethene ar To clean remove spark plug from engine scrape or wire brush and wash with a commer cial solvent DO NOT blast clean them NOTE Sparking can occur if wire terminals do not fit firmly on spark plugs Reform terminals if necessary 5 Body 6 Filter Element 7 Paper Element Figure 6 Air Cleaners Typical Examples 12 N Lubrication and Maintenance Continued Muffler Worn out mufflers are more than just a noise nuisance and should be replaced immediately Continued use could result in fire or explosion Battery electric start models WARNING Batteries produce explosive gases which can
29. nd to maintain proper blade balance New blades are balanced to within 1 3 inch ounces 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 replacement blade only Blades are available through your Ariens Dealer 1 Cutting Edge 2 Square Corner 3 Air Lift Erosion 4 Air Lift Figure 12 Mower Blade Lubrication and Maintenance Continued Install blade lock washer and tighten nut until lock washer is fully compressed requires 50 60 ft Ibs of torque on nuts IMPORTANT If mower is used under sandy soil conditions replace blades when air lifts become eroded through at end _ Mower Pan Removal CAUTION When adjusting replacing or A moving mower blade or mower belt 2 remove key from key switch and discon nect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting B Rear Hanger Hairpin Front Hanger Pin Rear Links 4 Swivel Bracket aS Rear Hanger Pin and Hair Pin 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 13 Mower Pan Removal 16 Remove rear belt finger and mower belt from engine pulley refer to Mower Belt Position mower on flat level surface Lower mower pan with Height Control lever Lower ing mower pan down on blocks will relieve weight on linkage and make removal of pins easier Remove hair pin and rear hanger pin from swivel bracke
30. ngine remove key A wait for moving parts to stop and remove any adjustment procedures CAUTION DO NOT touch engine or trac tor parts which are hot from operation Allow such parts to cool before servicing unit Kee of Seat Adjust seat to suit operator by loosening four cap screws under seat sliding seat to a safe comfortable operating position and tighten cap screws E Clutch and Brake Clutch and brake adjustments are dependent upon each other If depressing Clutch and Brake Pedal fully does not stop riding mower and or hold it on hill brake must be adjusted With Speed Selector in neutral N depress Clutch Pedal fully and engage Parking Brake Adjust double nuts on clutch rod until carrier yoke clears neutral stop by 1 8 to inch wire from spark plug before attempting 17 Retease Parking Brake and turn both rear wheels by hand They should rotate freely in neutral N but not rotate with Speed Selector in any other position Using two 1 2 wrenches to avoid twisting or distorting brake band hold inner adjusting nut with one wrench and loosen outer lock nut with the other l Turn rear wheel by hand while tightening inner adjustment nut until brake band just binds on hub Back off adjusting nut 1 1 2 turns and secure with locknut me 4 S5 6 Neutral Stop Brake Rod Clutch Rod Clutch Adjustment Nuts Brake Adjustment Nuts 6 Brake Band NnaGQNn
31. ositions To adjust for highest cutting height place two large and one small spacer in center position with no gt Spacers at ends of runners C Highest Cutting Height Two Large Spacers Small Spacers One Large Spacer One Large amp One Small Spacer No Spacer Two Large One Small Spacer Oanhon a Figure 22 Runners 28 and 32 models Storage Your authorized Ariens Dealer is trained and equipped to service your equipment A periodic check up by your dealer will heip reduce your maintenance costs inspect unit for visible signs of wear breakage or damage Order any parts required and make necessary repairs to avoid delays when begin ning use again Lubricate unit according to instructions in Lubrication and Maintenance Section of this manual Clean unit thoroughly Touch up all painted areas to avoid rust and store in a cool dry pro tected place User Service Components Publications are available for riding mower owners who wish to perform some of their own maintenance and service operations Should a complete parts and or repair manual be desired use the convenient order form sup plied with your warranty registration or order by machine model and serial number Battery Mower Belt Drive Belt O Na 21 Mail Requests to Ariens Service E 655 West Ryan Street Brillion Wi 54110 1098 Components illustrated and described in this manu
32. r Clutch engaged IN Refer to Repair Manual for ad justment or correction of improper interlock function Registration Complete Riding Mower Warranty Registration Form and mail original copy to Ariens Com pany Warranty is registered under mode and serial number found on plate attached to frame near engine Delivery Using the Owner s Manual instruct the customer on controls and operation of unit Emphasize safety and discuss the Safety Precautions IMPORTANT Remind customer to change oil in engine crankcase after first two 2 hours of operation Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance of unit Advise customer on adjustments demonstrate how to mount and dismount mower Explain Ariens Company Limited Warranty Policy fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card Parts and Repair Manuals order form and return to Ariens Company Place Model and Serial Number on page 1 of this manual Give customer his Owner s Manual and engine manufacturer instructions Advise him to thoroughly read and understand them Control and Features Throttle Control Mower Clutch Lever Parking Brake Clutch Pedal Mower Height Lever Brake Pedal Engine Oil Fill E l i Prd i ora Fuel Tank Fil i J A Ignition Key Switch E os Speed Indicator Speed Selector ROwanonaon a Figure 2 Control and Feature Locations _ 5 Operation PRE STARTING Check that engine crankcase oi
33. rior to changing oil Oil will flow more freely and carry away more con tamination when warm Drain engine crankcase by removing oil drain plug After oil has drained replace plug Remove oil fill cap with dipstick and pouring slowly fill crankcase to full mark on dipstick approximately 2 pints with oil Check oil level with dipstick being sure that you replace dipstick and tighten cap firmly Air Cleaner IMPORTANT DO NOT run engine with air cleaner removed Operating engine with an ex tremely dirty air cleaner for only a brief period of time can cause engine damage Inspect filter every twenty five 25 operating hours More often if unit is used under ex tremely dirty or dusty conditions EA Remove the air filter cover by loosening or removing screws or snapping tab open depen ding on which type of air cleaner is incor porated on your engine Pull out the filter ele ment and wash thoroughly in warm water and detergent Rinse in clear water and squeeze DO NOT wring dry Wrap filter in clean cloth and squeeze until dry Saturate filter with engine oil and squeeze to distribute and remove excess oil DO NOT twist Clean inside of cover and body of filter holder Replace filter and cover and secure 1 Cover 2 Screws 3 Spacers 4 Screen Engine Cooling The engine is air cooled Air must circulate _freely around engine from air intake screen over cooling fins on cylinder head a
34. t to disconnect rear link Remove cotter pin from clutch rod and rod from clutch link l Remove hair pin and front hanger pin to disconnect front linkage On 32 mower remove hair pins and position ing arms from front mounting bracket Remove mower pan from rider Install mower pan on rider in reverse order Tire Pressure NOTE Keep tires properly inflated to 12 psi at all times Use a low pressure tire gauge for ac curate pressure readings Check tire pressure at least once a emonik Over inflation may cause operator discomfort and excessive tire tracks on lawns or soft sur faces while under inflation causes short tire life a NOTE After checking and or inflating replace and tighten valve caps to prevent air loss Adjustments Ariens Company recommends that you have adjustments made by your Ariens dealer He has tools and the know how to properly per form adjustments which may be required to keep your riding mower operating at peak effi ciency Should you decide to make the follow ing adjustments on your riding mower yourself Ariens Company recommends that you call your dealer for answers to any ques tions that might arise Your Ariens riding mower may be tipped up on its service bar and blocked securely for ease of access during some adjustment procedures CAUTION Refer to instructions in begin A ning of Lubrication and Maintenance Section when tipping riding mower E WARNING Stop e
35. ving operators posi ETE tion engage Parking Brake and Latch meee aaaeeeaa aaeeea Parking Brake is provided to prevent riding mower from rolling when parked or left un attended pi To engage Parking Brake fully depress Clutch _ Pedal and engage Parking Brake Latch then remove pressure from Clutch Pedal To disengage Parking Brake depress Clutch Pedal fully and disengage Parking Brake Latch IMPORTANT Operating unit with Parking Brake and Latch engaged will damage brake band and friction wheel Mower Clutch _ Move Mower Clutch Lever to left then forward to ON position to start mower blade cutting Pull lever to left then to rear OUT position to automatically apply blade brake and stop blade rotation a l _ Mower Height Control Move Mower Height Control to right then to rear position for maximum cutting height 4 Move lever to right then to forward position for lowest cutting height 1 Intermediate posi tions allow selection of cutting heights be tween these values STOPPING To stop depress Clutch and Brake Pedal disengage Mower Clutch lever OUT and engage Parking Brake Turn Ignition Key counterclockwise to stop engine A oo CAUTION Remove Ignition Key t pre vent accidental starting or una thorized use of riding mower k NOTE This product is equipped with an inter nal combustion engine DO NOT use on or near any unimproved forest covered or brush covered
36. void operation over bare ground intermit tent with grass cutting as this causes dirt and grass to collect and cake under pan surface gt Lubrication and Maintenance Ariens Sables will srovide any seivite which may be required to keep your riding mower operating at peak efficiency Should engine repair or service be required it can be obtained from an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer s service center WARNING Stop engine remove key and ALA wait for moving parts to stop before at 2 tempting any lubrication or maintenance procedures CAUTION DO NOT touch engine or riding mower parts which are hot from operation Allow such parts to cool before servicing unit General Your Ariens riding m mower may be driven up on ramps or if so equipped tipped up on its ser vice bar and secured for ease of access during lubrication and maintenance procedures _ CAUTION DO NOT tip unit up onto ser vice bar gasoline On electric start models remove battery to prevent spillage of electrolyte l IMPORTANT When unit is tipped up onto its service bar undrained gasoline drawn into cylinder may wash cylinder wall and shorten engine life WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care General Lubrication IMPORTANT Wipe each grease zerk fitting clean before and after lubrication Keep grease and oil off belts to avoid slippage and
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