Ariens 912 User's Manual
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1. NS 912 Series A SAFETY MESSAGE A The product for which you have requested information or replacement parts is not a current product The replacement models incorporate product designs safety features safety instructions or warnings which repre sent the latest State Of The Art develop ments For your safety and those around you please contact your nearest Ariens Gravely Dealer for a demonstration of the current product safety provisions and features Riding Mower Owner s Manual A Message to Ariens Customers Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment We are pleased that you have purchased the best equipment available 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 lubricants 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 Ar2. Regularly check mower blades vanes if used for wear and that lock washer is fully compressed by nut requires 50 60 ft Ibs of torque on nuts CAUTION After installation of new friction wheel check neutral setting clutch and brake adjustment per instructions in Ad Justments section of this manual CAUTION Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect hands when working with mower blades 16 WARNING Stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from spark plug before attempting any maintenance procedures A A structural weakness DO NOT install new or replacement vanes on worn blades Cutting Edge Square Corner Air Lift Erosion Air Lift ARONS Figure 11 Mower Blade When blade needs sharpening block blade to 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 end 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 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 und
3. should be lubricated every 25 hours of operation or twice each season whichever occurs first yy Figure 8 Lubrication Points eu Lubrication and Maintenance Continued Mower pelt da aaa ah With Mower Clutch disengaged OUT place mower pan in its lowest cutting position WARNING Stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from spark plug before attempting to replace mower belt Loosen two whizlock cap screws and slide ad justment bracket forward this positions mower pan so that belt has least possible tension for removal or installation Remove belt from mower pulley belt finger spr ings away Remove belt finger from engine pulley Moving _ Speed Selector provides access to cap screws and nuts Mower Belt Finger Engine Pulley Mower Belt Drive Plate Idler Drive Belt Hex Shaft NOOO Figure 9 Belt Replacement 15 Remove old belt and place new belt in position on engine pulley first then on mower pulley Replace belt finger at engine pulley with 1 8 clearance between belt and finger Adjust belt according to instructions in Ad justments Section of this manual Drive Belt Replacement With Speed Selector in neutral N move idler toward drive disk and remove belt from idler Remove belt from drive disk and then engine pulley While turning hex shaft with wrench pull belt toward front of machine between drive disk
4. and viscosity NOTE Run engine just prior 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 add oil to crankcase to full mark on dipstick approximately 27 ounces 1 3 4 pints of oil Check oil level with dipstick being sure that you replace dipstick and tighten cap firmly Air Cleaner IMPORTANT DO NOT run angine 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 air cleaner every twenty five 25 operating hours More often if unit is used under extremely dirty or dusty conditions Cover Filter Base Cover Retaining Screws Pon Figure 6 Air Cleaner _ blower housing removed Lubrication and Maintenance Continued Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening screws and turning cover counterclockwise and remove it from base DO NOT attempt to clean or oil filter replace filter if it is dirty Clean inside of cover and base thoroughly In Stall filter cover and secure Engine Cooling The engine is air cooled Air must circulate freely around engine from air intake screen over cool ing fins on cylinder head and block to prevent overheating Every 100 operating hours or yearly more often if con
5. hands amp feet away Stop engine amp remove ignitio key before clearing Figure 1 Decal Location Dealer Preparation for Operation 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 The preparation information is included here so that you and your dealer may review it together NOTE All references to Left Right Front and Rear are given from operator s position Steering Wheel Lubricate column shaft and place steering wheel onto it with holes lined up drive the 4 X 1 3 4 roll pin through holes to secure Pin should have equal spacing on both sides of steering wheel base Steering Wheel Ya X 1 314 Roll Pin 3 16 X 1 Roll Pin Washer Wave Washer Flanged Bushing Column Shaft Steering Pinion SNOT aONs Figure 2 Steering Wheel and Shaft Place washer wave washer and flanged bushing on column shaft and column shaft in to steering column Position bottom end of shaft on steering pinion line up holes and secure with two 3 16 X 1 roll pins Trap washer wave washer and flanged bushing on top of column by driving the 3 16 X 1 roll pin through hole in column shaft above washer Install plug on right hand side of steering column Seat Place seat on seat bracket and install cap screw lock
6. petroleum jelly to terminals and cable ends to retard corrosion Reinstal battery A To charge battery remove battery from riding mower remove vents and charge at a rate of 1 2 amps for 10 hours on a fully discharged battery Specific Gravity reading of 1260 plus or minus 5 points on all cells CAUTION Connect positive cable first negative cable last IMPORTANT DO NOT fast charge Charging ata higher rate will damage or destroy battery WARNING When charging battery A remove it from tractor and make certain that you connect positive lead of charger to positive terminal and negative lead to negative terminal Reverse connections can cause sparks and potential unsafe conditions Seat 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 14 General Lubrication IMPORTANT Wipe each grease zerk fitting clean before and after lubrication Keep grease and oil off belts friction wheel and drive plate to avoid slippage and deterioration NOTE Use Ariens Multi Purpose Grease Part Number 000150 or good grade of general pur pose grease at zerk fittings and oil at lubrication points The steering system front wheels left rear wheel carrier shaft sliding fork friction wheel hub clutch brake arm and linkage pivot points shown below
7. EED ITS MESSAGE operating practices or indicates un safe conditions that could result in personal injury CAUTION A CAUTION identifies safe 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 dition where failure to follow instruc tions or heed warning will most likely result in serious personal injury or death A a Contents Adjustments 2 02 00 18 19 Controls and Features ibe dine 6 Dealer Preparation for Operation 4 5 Decals cats seh eee eet ea ween 3 Safety Alert Symbol and Notations i Safety Precautions 1 2 Storage esse eeens eae et aa 20 User Service Components 20 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 service are required Models Model 912010 FM26 6 H P Tecumseh Recoil w 26 Mower Serial No 000101 and up l Model 912011 FM26e 6 H P Tecumseh Electric w 26 Mower Serial No 000101 and up Model Number Riding Mower Serial Number Riding Mower Serial Number Engine Safety Precautions Training Read and understand this Owner s Manual and engine instructions before operating this unit Be thoroughly familiar with controls and pro per
8. agger at tachment a service bar package is available through your Ariens Dealer vice bar without draining enough gasoline from tank to avoid spilling gasoline On electric start models remove battery to prevent spillage of electrolyte 1 CAUTION DO NOT tip unit up onto ser IMPORTANT When unit is tipped up onto its rear end undrained gasoline drawn into cylinder may wash cylinder wall and shorten engine life If cylinder wall becomes washed with gasoline remove spark plug put one teas poon of oil in cylinder turn engine over a few times and replace spark plug WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care 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 VISCOSITY GRADES If not available a synthetic oil may be used having 5W 20 or 5W 30 viscosity Fuel Fill Cap Dipstick and Oil Fill Rewind Starter Air Cleaner Spark Plug and Wire Oil Drain OoaonBb Wh Figure 5 Engine Lubrication and Maintenance Continued Lubrication and Maintenance Schedule Hours of Operation Time Interval i Service Required Every 5 Hours Or Daily Check Engine Gran
9. and friction wheel Install new belt in reverse order around engine pulley drive disk and idler with belt properly seated in grooves Friction Wheel Replacement WS d oT 1 Cotter Pin 7 Friction Wheel 2 Brake Rod 8 Cap Screws 3 Brake Bellcrank 9 Hex Shaft 4 Carrier 10 Brake Drum 5 Roller Chain 11 Hex Shaft Lock Nut 6 Bearing Flange 12 Ball Joint Figure 10 Friction Wheel Replacement Lubrication and Maintenance Continued With Speed Selector in neutral N remove five cap screws holding friction wheel to hub If necessary use a 5 8 wrench on brake drum end of hex shaft to keep friction wheel from rotating Remove cap screw and lock washer that secures ball joint to sliding fork and remove ball joint from fork Remove cotter pin from brake rod and rod irom clutch brake bellcrank Remove master link from roller chain Remove two cap screws that secure carrier bracket to frame rotate lower end of carrier out of frame and tie or brace it up Remove lock nut securing brake drum to hex shaft Use a 5 8 wrench on brake drum end of hex shaft to keep it from rotating Remove brake drum and key from shaft _ On sprocket end of hex shaft remove four lock nuts that secure bearing flanges to frame Pull hex shaft from sprocket end far enough to remove friction wheel and hub Install new friction wheel in reverse order being sure that all hardware is tightened securely Mower Blade
10. ass resulting in poor lawn appearance 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 Avoid operation over bare ground intermit tent with grass cutting as this causes dirt and grass to collect and cake under pan surface o e Lubrication and Maintenance Ariens dealers will provide any service 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 wait for moving parts to stop before at tempting any lubrication or maintenance _ procedures Q WARNING Stop engine remove key and riding mower parts which are hot from operation Allow such parts to cool before servicing unit CAUTION DO NOT touch engine or General For ease of access to bottom of unit during lubrication and maintenance procedures your riding mower may be driven up on ramps or tip ped up onto bagger attachment service bar and braced securely For units without a b
11. ation Operation Continued 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 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 Generally grass should be cut about 1 1 2 long in spring and not less than 2 long in hot summer weather If grass is 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 is set too low mower pan will drag on grass and restrict air flow thus reducing discharge of grass clippings A engine is running Disengage Mower Clutch lever OUT stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop before attempting to clear away any obstruc tion WARNING NEVER attempt to clear riding mower pan or discharge while Grass should be cut when it is dry not when it is wet from dew rain or from watering When wet grass tends
12. d brake does not stops mower blade within 5 seconds To check position mower pan in mid height position and while observing brake engage and disengage mower clutch Brake rod must push brake away from pulley when Mower Clutch is engaged IN and allow brake to be applied when Mower Clutch in eleongaues OUT If brake is applied when Mower Clutch is engaged lower pan loosen locking nut and turn adjustment nut toward brake arm until brake is released recheck per above instruc tions until adjustment is correct and tighten locking nut 1 Brake Rod 2 Locking Nuts 3 Brake Band Figure 16 Mower Brake Storage Your authorized Ariens Dealer is trained and equipped to service your equipment A periodic check up by your dealer will help 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 A Lubrication and Maintenance Section of this manual T 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 r
13. ditions 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 this will cause overheating and engine damage CAUTION Periodically clean muffler and A manifold areas to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris If engine muffler 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 To clean remove spark plug from engine scrape electrodes DO NOT wire brush or sand blast NOTE Sparking can occur if wire terminals do not fit firmly on spark plugs Reform terminals if necessary l Muffler Worn out mufflers are more than just a noise nuisance and should be replaced immediately Continued use could result in fire or explosion 13 Battery electric start models A WARNING Batteries produce explosive gases which can 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 WARNING Keep batteries out of reach of children Batteries contain sulfuric acid Avoid contact with skin eyes or clot
14. egistration or order by machine model and serial number 1 Drive Belt 2 Battery 3 Mower Beit 4 Mower Blade Figure 17 User Service Components Mail Requests to Ariens Service 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 1098 Components illustrated and described in this manual 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 812004 Rear Grass Catcher Accessories 712006 Front Weight 512021 Service Bar Package 20 Roa Ask your deaier for information about these other fine Ariens products Walk Behind Sno Thro Yard and Garden Tractors Ariens Company 655 W Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 1098 Ariens
15. en cap screw NOTE Operating unit with feet on mower pan besides being dangerous will keep pan from floating and will result in uneven cut Neutral Setting With Speed Selector in neutral N and clutch pedal released there must be 1 16 clearance between friction wheel and drive plate NOTE Rotate friction wheel when checking for 1 16 clearance between drive disk and friction wheel 18 clearance After adjusting neutral setting ad just Rider Brake according to structions a following in 1 Drive Disk 2 Adjustment Screw 3 Friction Wheel Figure 13 Neutral Setting Rider Brake Clutch and brake adjustments are dependent upon each other With Speed Selector in any forward speed depress clutch pedal until fric tion wheel just clears drive disk Clutch Pedal can be held in this position with Parking Brake latch 1 Brake Rod 2 Brake Set Collar Figure 14 Rider Brake 3 Brake Band 4 Brake Drum 4 Adjustments Continued Ca Check brake by turning both wheels at the same time brake should just begin to drag on brake drum If not adjust brake band by loosening set screw on brake set collar and moving collar on brake rod Release Parking Brake latch and turn both rear wheels by hand they should rotate freely in neutral N but not rotate with Speed Selector in any other position i Test by fully depressing Clutch Pedal and try ing to turn both wheel
16. eplace and tighten valve caps to prevent air loss Adjustments Ariens Company recommends that you have ad justments made by your Ariens dealer He has To adjust turn adjustment screw accessable through hole in rear frame to obtain proper gt tools and the know how to properly perform ad justments which may be required to keep your riding mower operating at peak efficiency Should you decide to make the following ad justments on your riding mower yourself Ariens Company recommends that you call your dealer for answers to any questions that might arise For ease of access to bottom of unit during lubrication and maintenance procedures your riding mower may be driven up on ramps or tip ped up onto bagger attachment service bar and braced securely For units without a bagger at tachment a service bar package is available through your Ariens Dealer CAUTION Refer to instructions in begin ning of Lubrication and Maintenance Section when tipping riding mower WARNING Stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from spark plug before attempting any adjustment procedures CAUTION DO NOT touch engine or riding mower parts which are hot from operation Allow such parts to cool before servicing unit gt pip Seat Adjust seat to suit operator by loosening cap screw under seat sliding seat to a safe com fortable operating position with operators feet on footrest and tight
17. er sandy soil conditions replace blades when air lifts become eroded through at end CAUTION Wear of mower blade will cause A 2 Lubrication and Maintenance Continued Mower Pan Removal CAUTION When adjusting replacing or A moving mower blade or mower belt remove key from key switch and discon nect spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting 1 Hanger Pin 2 Mower Clutch Lever 3 Brake Rod 4 Rear Hanger Rod Figure 12 Mower Pan Removal Remove rear belt finger and mower belt from engine pulley refer to Mower Belt 17 Position mower on flat level surface Lower mower pan with Height Control lever Lowering mower pan down on blocks will relieve weight on linkage and make removal of rods and pins easier Remove cotter pin and rear hanger rod from swivel bracket to disconnect rear of mower pan Remove cotter pin from brake rod and rod from mower clutch lever Remove cotter pin and hanger pin from height 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 accurate pressure readings Check tire pressure at least once a month Over inflation may cause operator discomfort and ex cessive tire tracks on lawns or soft surfaces while under inflation causes short tire life NOTE After checking and or inflating r
18. f control Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes and operating on wet or slippery surfaces 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 Use care when pulling loads or using grass bagger Use only approved drawbar hitch points Limit loads to those you can safely e 5 Ngy control 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 DO NOT touch equipment parts which might be hot from operation Before attempting to maintain adjust or service allow such parts to cool If equipment vibrates abnormally disengage mower clutch stop engine at once and remove key Abnormal vibration is a warning of trouble Repair any damage before restarting unit 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 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 Main
19. hing 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 quantities of milk or egg or vegetable oil Call a physician immediately _ A 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 indicator Use distilled water to fill each cell if needed In stall and tighten each cap after checking 1 Positive Cable 2 Filler Caps 3 Strap and Hooks 4 Negative Cable Figure 7 Battery Lubrication and Maintenance Continued 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 inspect monthly to be sure of obtaining best perfor mance A WARNING DO NOT allow tools or other objects to come into contact with both ter minals at same time When removing bat tery from tractor remove negative cable _ first to reduce risk of sparks To clean terminals remove battery from riding mower by removing cables Remove battery strap and hooks and lift battery out Clean or ser vice away from unit Remove corrosion from bat tery terminals and cable connections with a wire brush then wash with a weak baking soda solu tion l After cleaning apply a thin coat f grease or
20. ht Con trol to rear to position mower at its maximum cutting height 3 1 2 and release plunger to lock in position Depress plunger and move lever forward to position mower at its lowest cutting height 1 1 2 and release plunger to lock in position Intermediate positions allow selection of cutting heights between these values STOPPING To stop depress Clutch and Brake Pedal disengage Mower Clutch lever OUT lower mower pan and engage Parking Brake Turn Ignition Key counterclockwise to stop engine vent accidental starting or unauthorized CAUTION Remove ignition Key to pre use of riding mower NOTE This product is equipped with an internal combustion engine DO NOT use on or near any unimproved forest covered or brush covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local state or federal laws A spark arrester if used must be maintained in effective working order by the operator See your Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturer s 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 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 rea OUT position to automatically apply blade brake and stop blade rot
21. iens 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 pro blem 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 applicable to your particular unit If you have questions always check with your Ariens dealer 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 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 A tract your attention PERSONAL SAFETY IS INVOLVED When you see this symbol BECOME ALERT H
22. kease Oil Every 10 Hours Oil bell crank and pivot points Service Engine Air Cleaner Change Engine Crankcase Oil Service Battery Check Tire Pressure Grease Steering System and Front Axle Spindles Left Rear Axle Carrier Shaft Friction Wheel Hub Clutch Brake Arm Every 25 Hours Every 100 Hours Or Annually Check Spark Plugs _ 3 Clean or Replace Air Filter Cartridge Clean Engine Cooling Fins Under extremely dusty dirty conditions it may be necessary to service more often Checking i The engine crankcase oil should be checked dai ly or every 5 hours of operation To check oil park riding mower on a flat level surface stop engine and wipe all debris from around eleotier cap i 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 oil level to full F mark Replace dipstick being sure to tighten cap firmly 12 IMPORTANT DO NOT over fill Level must not ex ceed full F mark Oil level MUST be maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine damage will resyn Changing IMPORTANT Change oil after first 2 hours of operation thereafter change oil every 25 hours of operation more often in dusty dirty condi tions See chart for proper type
23. ls backward down a A hill or slope with Speed Selector in for ward speed use brake to stop DO NOT release clutch pedal until unit has stop ped rolling and Speed Selector has been moved to 1st or 2nd speed Speed Selector Speed Selector lever is used to select neutral N or travel speeds that provide four forward and one reverse speed These speeds are shown on Speed Selector quadrant First 1 speed is slowest 4 indicates fastest speed R indicates reverse and N indicates neutral position To start engine Speed Selector lever must be in neutral N ro Ariens recommends starting forward travel in A iirst 1 or second 2 speed then shifting on the go to desired travel speed Parking Brake CAUTION Before leaving operators posi tion engage parking Brake and Latch Parking Brake is provided to prevent riding mower from rolling when parked or left unat tended To engage Parking Brake fully depress Clutch Pedal and engage Parking Brake Latch by pushing atch forward then remove pressure from Clutch Pedal To disengage Parking Brake depress Clutch Pedal and pull latch to rear Mower Clutch Move Mower Clutch Lever forward to IN posi tion to start mower blade rotation Pull lever to If resistance is not felt when moving Mower Clutch lever over center by hand adjust per in structions in Adjustments section of this manual Mower Height Control Depress plunger and move Mower Heig
24. push up and to decrease pull down When mowing engine should be operated at full throttle unless otherwise specified in this manual Select desired travel speeds with Speed Selector Operation Continued Rewind Starter Grasp 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 continuous full arm stroke Let rope rewind slowly IMPORTANT DO NOT let starter rope snap back against starter Repeat above instructions until engine starts Refer to engine manufacturer s instructions Ignition Switch remove it before attempting any maintenance adjustment or leaving unit unattended WARNING Turn ignition Key OFF and On rewind start models to start engine place ignition key in ignition switch and turn it clockwise to RUN On electric start models turn key to START position and when engine starts release igni tion 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 counterclockwise to OFF to _ stop engine Brake Pedal i CAUTION Test your brakes prior to each A days usage of
25. r Clutch Lever _ 6 Mower Height Lever 7 Throttle Choke Control 8 Ignition Key Switch 9 Clutch Pedal 10 Brake Pedal oa 11 Parking Brake Latch aS stm 11 ee Ee 5 Figure 3 Control and Feature Locations Operation PRE STARTING Check that engine crankcase oil is at proper level using dipstick Fill or change per instruc tions in Lubrication and Maintenance Section tight all safety devices in place and all CAUTION Make sure all hardware is adjustments made correctly Check air filter for dirt Clean as required Refer to Lubrication and Maintenance Section Fuel WARNING Gasoline is highly flam 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 com bustion deposits Seat Be sure all controls can be reached safely from ope
26. ractor 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 posi tion or with Mower Clutch engaged IN Refer to Repair Manual for adjustment 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 model 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 and adjust mower belt after five 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 Modei 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 Oe ee il Dipstick and Engine Oil Fil 1 _ 2 Rewind Starter 3 Fuel Tank Fill 4 Speed Selector _ 5 Mowe
27. rator s position To adjust seat loosen cap screw under seat move seat to desired posi tion and tighten cap screw 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 Clutch is engaged IN engine must shut off or interlock circuit is defective NOTE Check interlock system before each day s usage with improper operation of unit could DANGER Failure of interlock together result in severe personal injury STARTING engine at this time Familiarize yourself with controls to see what they do and how they work and thoroughly read and understand entire Operator s Manual first WARNING DO NOT attempt to start your 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 with con trols in other positions On electric start models depress both Brake and Clutch Pedals when starting engine Throttle Choke 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 CAUTION Idle speed of engine and top A governed engine speed are factory ad justed DO NOT change engine governor setting or over speed engine Throttle Lever controls engine speed to in crease
28. s before remov ing fuel cap Wipe off any spilled gasoline and allow all vapors to dissipate before starting engine Part Number 012318A Printed in U S A 3 87 Safety Precautions Continued Operation Keep equipment in good condition Keep all shields in place and safety devices operating properly Operate unit only when there is good visibility and light l i Disengage mower clutch OUT and make sure Speed Selector is in neutral N position before attempting to start engine Open doors if unit is run in garage exhaust fumes are dangerous DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area Disengage mower clutch when riding mower is being operated in reverse transported or is not in use Look behind and use care 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 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 Be familiar with area of operation Stay alert for holes rocks roots and hidden hazards in area of operation Keep away from drop offs Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for hazards and traffic Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in turns to prevent tipping or loss o
29. s by hand they should not turn Mower Belt IMPORTANT Ariens Company recommends that mower belt be adjusted after first five hours of operation With Mower Clutch engaged IN and Height Control lever set in the most used cutting height position belt is properly adjusted when it can be squeezed together by hand in front of rear wheels between 3 4 to 1 1 4 without moving mower pan Nee Den CNT RT ato on Ye a f L3 NO Mower Height Lever Adjustment Bracket Mower Clutch Lever Whizlock Cap Screws PONS Figure 15 Mower Belt check squeeze belt together in front of rear wheels and measure distance across flats out side surfaces of belt Measurement should be between 1 7 8 and 2 3 8 19 IMPORTANT Over tightening belt will result in permature belt and bearing wear To adjust with Mower Clutch anaga OUT and Height Control lever in normal mow ing height position loosen cap screws on ad justment bracket and slide bracket forward to loosen belt if belt is too tight or to rear to tighten belt if belt is loose Tighten cap screws and recheck belt adjustment Check mower brake adjustment after changing mower belt and or clutch adjustment Mower Brake A Mower brake is applied when mower clutch is disengaged OUT and must release when mower clutch is engaged IN WARNING With improper use injury may result if Mower Clutch in disengag ed OUT an
30. tenance and Storage DO NOT change engine governor setting or over speed engine Keep all nuts boits 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 debris or ex cessive grease Worn out mufflers are more than just a noise nuisance 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 Before starting engine be sure machine isin neutral and mower clutch is disengaged Read operators manual Keep shields in place Keep people and pets awa Release parking brake Depress clutch pedal Shitt to 1st or 2nd speed Slowly release clutch Shift to desired speed STOP Depress clutch pedal e Depress Brake pedal Before leaving operator s position Shift to neutral Engage parking brake Disengage mower clutch Stop Engine Remove ignition ke SERVICING Wait forall movement to stop e Disconnect spark plug wire Before tipping unit drain gas tank and remove battery if electric ROTATING BLADE Keep
31. to pack inside mower pan and will not discharge properly especially if height of cut is set too low CAUTION Stay alert for holes rocks A roots and hidden hazards in area of operation Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stay alert for traf fic l 10 To insure most complete and even cut overlap a each swath Plan your cutting so that you always trim with the left side of mower pan Following the same pattern each time you mow your lawn can develop ridges at right angles to direction of mowing By changing direction of mowing when possible you can prevent this Turn clockwise right turn when beginning to mow large open areas This discharges clipp ings away from borderline objects sidewalks driveways fences etc After making a clockwise pass mow in 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 step type cutting or some grass may not be cut l 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 lower throttle setting causes blade to tear gr
32. unit To test fully depress Clutch Pedal and engage Parking Brake latch Release Parking Brake latch by one latch tooth Roll unit on level surface by hand if brake does not diag adjust brake according to instructions in Ad justments Section of this manual When Brake Pedal is depressed with clutch pedal partially depressed brake band on brake drum hub stops riding mower Depress Brake Pedal to keep riding mower from rolling backward down a slope when releasing clutch mower under power without depressing Clutch Pedal To stop riding mower in emergency situations fully depress both clutch and brake pedals Q CAUTION Brake will not stop riding Clutch Pedal When Clutch Pedal is depressed transmission is disengaged from engine permitting shifting from neutral N to desired direction of travel With Speed Selector in ist or 2nd speed release Clutch Pedal slowly for smooth ac celeration and remove foot from pedal IMPORTANT Do not leave foot on pedal during operation as disc slippage may occur a Whe unit is in motion use of Clutch Pedal is not required when shifting between forward travel speeds Mower Clutch Lever Mower Height Lever Parking Brake Latch Clutch Pedal E 4 Brake Pedal sy LY Speed Selector aOahan Figure 4 Operating Controls Operation Continued Depressing Clutch Pedal beyond clutching point will activate brake CAUTION If unit rol
33. use of equipment Know how to stop unit and disengage controls quickly in an emergen cy 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 unit without proper instructions DO NOT carry passengers Ariens Company 1987 Preparation Thoroughly inspect and clear work area of ob 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 clothing 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 NEVER allow smoking materials sparks or flame match pilot light etc near riding mower or gasoline container Check 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 minute
34. washer and seat support washer Connect seat switch wires to connectors Slide seat to a safe comfortable operating Position and tighten cap screw to secure seat in position ie Engine IMPORTANT Engine is shipped without oll in crankcase Refer to instructions in Lubrication and Maintenance Section to fil 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 Tire Pressure Riding mower was shipped with tires over in flated to ensure seating of bead Reduce tire pressure to 12 PSI before operating unit 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 Refer to Adjustments Section of this manual O WF Dealer Preparation for Operation Continued Mower Belt 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 Refer to Adjustments Section of this manual Safety Interlock System with improper operation of unit could DANGER Failure of interlock together result in severe personal injury Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it is functioning properly T
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