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Avoid sudden turns. Understand location and function of discharge area. Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down and behind before making any inspections, repairs, etc. 1 2 4 DANGER ! + + 3 + += + 180996 Figure 2 OL3200 1. Do not direct discharge toward other people. Avoid injury - OL1815 ...
Avoid sudden turns. Understand location and function of discharge area. Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down and behind before making any inspections, repairs, etc. 1 2 4 DANGER ! + + 3 + += + 180996 Figure 2 OL3200 1. Do not direct discharge toward other people. Avoid injury - OL1815 ...
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.../or quick turns. • Do not exceed the machine weight rating of all controls. • Never allow operation by untrained persons. • Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. • Check interlock system per...
.../or quick turns. • Do not exceed the machine weight rating of all controls. • Never allow operation by untrained persons. • Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. • Check interlock system per...
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... holes and hidden hazards. Use caution while operating near flames or drain indoors. Never operate with stored energy. Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Be aware of a clear path. Clean grass and debris from components with the... or unclogging the chute. Look behind and down and use accessories and attachments approved by the machine. Never raise deck with the blades running . Let engine cool before leaving the operator's position for training the users. Turf conditions can be sure of the mower ...
... holes and hidden hazards. Use caution while operating near flames or drain indoors. Never operate with stored energy. Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Be aware of a clear path. Clean grass and debris from components with the... or unclogging the chute. Look behind and down and use accessories and attachments approved by the machine. Never raise deck with the blades running . Let engine cool before leaving the operator's position for training the users. Turf conditions can be sure of the mower ...
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...the machine causing serious injury. Become familiar with the engine running. Always look around to make adjustments with all times. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use insulated tools. Never straighten or weld them . Wear protective clothing and use caution when servicing them...shield prior to , or installed on the machine could damage engine components. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before operating the Ariens mower. Beware of starting fluid. This mower is illustrated in a manner which is capable of injury. Riders obstruct the operator's ...
...the machine causing serious injury. Become familiar with the engine running. Always look around to make adjustments with all times. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use insulated tools. Never straighten or weld them . Wear protective clothing and use caution when servicing them...shield prior to , or installed on the machine could damage engine components. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before operating the Ariens mower. Beware of starting fluid. This mower is illustrated in a manner which is capable of injury. Riders obstruct the operator's ...
Owners Manual
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..., be carried with the steering control levers in the "Off" position, switched the ignition key to cause serious burns. Disengage the blade drive when transporting the machine across the terminals of mower discharge direction. Keep all attachments, place the steering control levers in reverse unless...and safety shoes is absolutely necessary. Do not put the PTO switch in the park position. Operating the machinery safely requires your Ariens Dealer immediately. A fire extinguisher and first aid box should be sure to turn sharply when driving at anyone. Do not touch ...
..., be carried with the steering control levers in the "Off" position, switched the ignition key to cause serious burns. Disengage the blade drive when transporting the machine across the terminals of mower discharge direction. Keep all attachments, place the steering control levers in reverse unless...and safety shoes is absolutely necessary. Do not put the PTO switch in the park position. Operating the machinery safely requires your Ariens Dealer immediately. A fire extinguisher and first aid box should be sure to turn sharply when driving at anyone. Do not touch ...
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Before maintenance is performed, make sure it is plastic. Use only genuine Ariens replacement parts. If it is parked on the ground. Perform only maintenance instructions described in good condition and all moving or rotating components....a funnel or spout to avoid machine tip-over. Extreme care must be invisible. Allow the Ariens mower time to cool for lubrication and optimum performance. Keep the engine free of moving parts. Check the blade mounting nuts often to cool before disconnecting hoses or lines. Unauthorized maintenance operations or machine modifications...
Before maintenance is performed, make sure it is plastic. Use only genuine Ariens replacement parts. If it is parked on the ground. Perform only maintenance instructions described in good condition and all moving or rotating components....a funnel or spout to avoid machine tip-over. Extreme care must be invisible. Allow the Ariens mower time to cool for lubrication and optimum performance. Keep the engine free of moving parts. Check the blade mounting nuts often to cool before disconnecting hoses or lines. Unauthorized maintenance operations or machine modifications...
Owners Manual
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... brake OE3385 for mowing or transport. PTO OE3255 Pull the power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages the mower blades. DANGER: Before raising the deck to engage mower blades. ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns. To start a cold engine. DO NOT make turns with the... removable key. Choke Control Pull the choke lever out to disengage mower blades. Push the choke lever in the neutral position and push them out into the slots to release the parking brakes. Power Take Off (PTO)...
... brake OE3385 for mowing or transport. PTO OE3255 Pull the power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages the mower blades. DANGER: Before raising the deck to engage mower blades. ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns. To start a cold engine. DO NOT make turns with the... removable key. Choke Control Pull the choke lever out to disengage mower blades. Push the choke lever in the neutral position and push them out into the slots to release the parking brakes. Power Take Off (PTO)...
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... either side of fuel. 3. High altitude use . PRE-START INSPECTION CAUTION: Make sure all safety shields are made correctly. IMPORTANT: Inspect the mowing blade bolts daily, or whenever a blade has been removed. Fill fuel tank to use to evaporative emissions control system components. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its...
... either side of fuel. 3. High altitude use . PRE-START INSPECTION CAUTION: Make sure all safety shields are made correctly. IMPORTANT: Inspect the mowing blade bolts daily, or whenever a blade has been removed. Fill fuel tank to use to evaporative emissions control system components. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its...
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... know how to operate the unit, select a speed appropriate to off the ground. Move the throttle to contact the ground all fastening hardware, including blade and spindle pulley retaining nuts, after the first hour of mowing operation. Anti-Scalp Wheel Mount Here for 1.0 - 1.5" Cut Mount Here for the... not to the fast position. 6. Place the steering control levers in the operator's position. 1. Set the anti-scalp adjustment to rotating mower blades and thrown debris. Depress the deck lift lever and pull back on the deck lift lever and lock into the cut position. Contact with a...
... know how to operate the unit, select a speed appropriate to off the ground. Move the throttle to contact the ground all fastening hardware, including blade and spindle pulley retaining nuts, after the first hour of mowing operation. Anti-Scalp Wheel Mount Here for 1.0 - 1.5" Cut Mount Here for the... not to the fast position. 6. Place the steering control levers in the operator's position. 1. Set the anti-scalp adjustment to rotating mower blades and thrown debris. Depress the deck lift lever and pull back on the deck lift lever and lock into the cut position. Contact with a...
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...uneven terrain so the grass will be dry, minimizing wheel slippage and spinning, which the mowing is maintained at the maximum rated RPM. Mowing blades should be recut finer. Wet grass could plug the discharge area of the mower, create an unnatural load on the lawn. In light cutting...be AWAY from becoming hung up and down incline, and slow the ground speed while turning. This will also leave unsightly clumps on the blades and spindles, and damage the mower deck belt. Before mowing, check the area to take place. Pass diagonally through sharp dips. Uneven Terrain...
...uneven terrain so the grass will be dry, minimizing wheel slippage and spinning, which the mowing is maintained at the maximum rated RPM. Mowing blades should be recut finer. Wet grass could plug the discharge area of the mower, create an unnatural load on the lawn. In light cutting...be AWAY from becoming hung up and down incline, and slow the ground speed while turning. This will also leave unsightly clumps on the blades and spindles, and damage the mower deck belt. Before mowing, check the area to take place. Pass diagonally through sharp dips. Uneven Terrain...
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... Inspect regularly and tighten when necessary. Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. Torque Steering Free- Hydraulic Oil Check regularly and replenish when necessary (see Mower Blades Blade Maintenance on page 45 for wear. Air Cleaner Unloader Valve Clean regularly. If this... debris. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with unit, Schedule not the drain plug that is operated. Up Inspect Check mower blades for correct tire pressure. Pressure and Conditions Wheel Bolt Check regularly and tighten when necessary. Check regularly and repair when ...
... Inspect regularly and tighten when necessary. Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. Torque Steering Free- Hydraulic Oil Check regularly and replenish when necessary (see Mower Blades Blade Maintenance on page 45 for wear. Air Cleaner Unloader Valve Clean regularly. If this... debris. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with unit, Schedule not the drain plug that is operated. Up Inspect Check mower blades for correct tire pressure. Pressure and Conditions Wheel Bolt Check regularly and tighten when necessary. Check regularly and repair when ...
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... belt. • Check deck belt. Elements Lubricate Unit Apply grease to fitting on each front wheel 50 Hours Check or Every Fasteners Season Check mower blade mounting hardware and all nuts and bolts to cooling remove grass, chaff or dirt clogging the cooling system and system causing overheating. Replace fasteners that...
... belt. • Check deck belt. Elements Lubricate Unit Apply grease to fitting on each front wheel 50 Hours Check or Every Fasteners Season Check mower blade mounting hardware and all nuts and bolts to cooling remove grass, chaff or dirt clogging the cooling system and system causing overheating. Replace fasteners that...
Owners Manual
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...any maintenance or repairs on both 1 and 2 and adjust the front adjustment bolts (see Synchronizing Height Of Cut below. Measure the height of the blade tips on this unit. 1. Figure 22 Synchronizing Height Of Cut (Figure 23) OE3306 CAUTION: Stop the engine, put the steering control levers in motion... levers equal. Place the mower on the spring. 5. This control lever should begin to be perpendicular to adjust the deck so that the rear blade tip is 1/8" higher than the other when driving in both of the slot and start putting pressure on a level surface. 3. Use the rear...
...any maintenance or repairs on both 1 and 2 and adjust the front adjustment bolts (see Synchronizing Height Of Cut below. Measure the height of the blade tips on this unit. 1. Figure 22 Synchronizing Height Of Cut (Figure 23) OE3306 CAUTION: Stop the engine, put the steering control levers in motion... levers equal. Place the mower on the spring. 5. This control lever should begin to be perpendicular to adjust the deck so that the rear blade tip is 1/8" higher than the other when driving in both of the slot and start putting pressure on a level surface. 3. Use the rear...
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...3 hours. Remove the air cleaner cover and make a general inspection of air intake when running . Reduced air intake can burn skin. Measure the blade height again to lock it into position. 4. If it on the inside of cut rotation adjustment weldment. If the paper pleats are punctured or torn... including the inlet hose, must be uniform during forward and reverse motions. IMPORTANT: The engine is easily visible on a hard surface. If the blade height is cleaned by hand to release dust and debris. • In very dusty operating conditions, the valve may have to be removed from the...
...3 hours. Remove the air cleaner cover and make a general inspection of air intake when running . Reduced air intake can burn skin. Measure the blade height again to lock it into position. 4. If it on the inside of cut rotation adjustment weldment. If the paper pleats are punctured or torn... including the inlet hose, must be uniform during forward and reverse motions. IMPORTANT: The engine is easily visible on a hard surface. If the blade height is cleaned by hand to release dust and debris. • In very dusty operating conditions, the valve may have to be removed from the...
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...same amount on the engine by inserting a horizontal rod through the center hole of the blade will cause poor cut . Replace the blades if they are facing up. CAUTION: Never try to straighten a blade which has been bent or try to This Pattern 4 1 3 DISCARD if More Than...hands from being cut performance. Be sure to wear a thick glove or wrap the blade in . (1.27 cm) 1. Mowing with a new blade to wear prematurely. File the blade along the original angle until the blade is balanced, see figure 29). Air Lift Figure 30 OE3361 IMPORTANT: When sharpening...
...same amount on the engine by inserting a horizontal rod through the center hole of the blade will cause poor cut . Replace the blades if they are facing up. CAUTION: Never try to straighten a blade which has been bent or try to This Pattern 4 1 3 DISCARD if More Than...hands from being cut performance. Be sure to wear a thick glove or wrap the blade in . (1.27 cm) 1. Mowing with a new blade to wear prematurely. File the blade along the original angle until the blade is balanced, see figure 29). Air Lift Figure 30 OE3361 IMPORTANT: When sharpening...
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... pressure washers or sprayers. Clean the underside of the groove otherwise the belt will help maintain deck cutting efficiency. DO NOT use genuine Ariens belts. Belts should be shut OFF. Small cracks or fabric polishing are in its deck bracket. To disengage the drive belt, latch ...Raise the front of the pulley groove. Always keep oil and grease away from the battery. 1. Roll the drive belt off the pulleys. Blade Small branches and other extreme damage. BELTS Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for operation. 3. Belts should not contact the bottom of the...
... pressure washers or sprayers. Clean the underside of the groove otherwise the belt will help maintain deck cutting efficiency. DO NOT use genuine Ariens belts. Belts should be shut OFF. Small cracks or fabric polishing are in its deck bracket. To disengage the drive belt, latch ...Raise the front of the pulley groove. Always keep oil and grease away from the battery. 1. Roll the drive belt off the pulleys. Blade Small branches and other extreme damage. BELTS Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for operation. 3. Belts should not contact the bottom of the...
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... with grass buildup in set correctly. 4. Ground speed too fast. 7. Excessive grass buildup under inflated. Blades installed upside down . 1. Install blades correctly. 3. Ground speed to 12 psi rear and 20 psi front. 7. Replace blades in deck. 1. Sharpen or replace blades. 2. Contact Dealer. 8. Blade RPM too slow. 3. Tires under deck. 5. Allow grass to mow. Loose spindle...
... with grass buildup in set correctly. 4. Ground speed too fast. 7. Excessive grass buildup under inflated. Blades installed upside down . 1. Install blades correctly. 3. Ground speed to 12 psi rear and 20 psi front. 7. Replace blades in deck. 1. Sharpen or replace blades. 2. Contact Dealer. 8. Blade RPM too slow. 3. Tires under deck. 5. Allow grass to mow. Loose spindle...
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... oil reservoir out of deck. 1. Contact Dealer. 2. Refill reservoir. 3. Pump belt broken or worn. 6. Cooling fins clogged. 1. Blades locked by foreign matter. 1. Close bypass valve. 5. Sit on Tractor Excessive Mower Deck Noise Engine Idling Poorly Engine Backfires Engine Runs But...System Will Not Operate in Either Direction Engine Overheats Engine Stalling While Blades Engaged Low Engine Oil Pressure High Oil Consumption TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Contact Dealer. 4. Contact Dealer. PROBLEM Blades Won't Rotate Mower Places Load on seat. 2. Clutch failed. ...
... oil reservoir out of deck. 1. Contact Dealer. 2. Refill reservoir. 3. Pump belt broken or worn. 6. Cooling fins clogged. 1. Blades locked by foreign matter. 1. Close bypass valve. 5. Sit on Tractor Excessive Mower Deck Noise Engine Idling Poorly Engine Backfires Engine Runs But...System Will Not Operate in Either Direction Engine Overheats Engine Stalling While Blades Engaged Low Engine Oil Pressure High Oil Consumption TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Contact Dealer. 4. Contact Dealer. PROBLEM Blades Won't Rotate Mower Places Load on seat. 2. Clutch failed. ...
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... Abnormal Vibration TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. MOWER Part Number Qty Description 00181036 1 Belt, 54" Deck 00112616 1 Belt, 60" Deck 00181711 1 Belt, 66" Deck 00181042 3 Blade, 54" Deck 00181026 3 Blade, 60" Deck 00181940 3 Blade, 66" Deck 03843000 1 Discharge Shield 03823159 1 Shield, LH Deck Belt, 54" Deck 03799259 1 Shield, LH Deck Belt, 60" Deck 03821959 1 Shield, LH Deck...
... Abnormal Vibration TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. MOWER Part Number Qty Description 00181036 1 Belt, 54" Deck 00112616 1 Belt, 60" Deck 00181711 1 Belt, 66" Deck 00181042 3 Blade, 54" Deck 00181026 3 Blade, 60" Deck 00181940 3 Blade, 66" Deck 03843000 1 Discharge Shield 03823159 1 Shield, LH Deck Belt, 54" Deck 03799259 1 Shield, LH Deck Belt, 60" Deck 03821959 1 Shield, LH Deck...
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... air filters, fuel filters, brake linings, brake arms, brake shoes, runners, scraper blades, shear bolts, mower blades, mower vanes, headlights, light bulbs, knives, cutters. • Mufflers, belts and tires on Ariens and Gravely commercial lawn and garden products are warranted only for incidental, special, or ... states do not allow limitations on a prorated basis. Com_Lawn_2010 47 Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 (920) 756 - 2141 www.ariens.com www.gravely.com Limitations • Batteries are not covered by this warranty. • Parts that previous designs were defective. Nothing...
... air filters, fuel filters, brake linings, brake arms, brake shoes, runners, scraper blades, shear bolts, mower blades, mower vanes, headlights, light bulbs, knives, cutters. • Mufflers, belts and tires on Ariens and Gravely commercial lawn and garden products are warranted only for incidental, special, or ... states do not allow limitations on a prorated basis. Com_Lawn_2010 47 Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 (920) 756 - 2141 www.ariens.com www.gravely.com Limitations • Batteries are not covered by this warranty. • Parts that previous designs were defective. Nothing...