Owners Manual
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... the unit. SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS When ordering publications, replacement parts, or making service inquiries, know the Model and Serial numbers of safety instructions and controls during normal operation and maintenance. Rendez-vous chez votre revendeur ou allez sur le site www.ariens.com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre équipement. They are given from your manuals. GB - 2 All reference to the engine.
... the unit. SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS When ordering publications, replacement parts, or making service inquiries, know the Model and Serial numbers of safety instructions and controls during normal operation and maintenance. Rendez-vous chez votre revendeur ou allez sur le site www.ariens.com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre équipement. They are given from your manuals. GB - 2 All reference to the engine.
Owners Manual
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... operator on controls and operation of unauthorized replacement parts. Engine must register the product at factory. 2. Explain Limited Warranty Policy. 5. Instruct customer on seat, unit must be completed prior to the purchaser. Customer Note: Your Dealer has been provided complete set-up and preparation instructions which must not start unless steering levers are properly adjusted at the time of this unit. UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Ariens replacement parts. The replacement of...
... operator on controls and operation of unauthorized replacement parts. Engine must register the product at factory. 2. Explain Limited Warranty Policy. 5. Instruct customer on seat, unit must be completed prior to the purchaser. Customer Note: Your Dealer has been provided complete set-up and preparation instructions which must not start unless steering levers are properly adjusted at the time of this unit. UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Ariens replacement parts. The replacement of...
Owners Manual
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... of work area and under watchful care of rotating parts. MAX. Safe operation requires your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. FILL Fill fuel tank to themselves and others from spark plug before each use of riding mower related injuries. Never overfill fuel tank. • Replace fuel cap securely and clean up can suddenly turn over the edge of neck - Tampering with side shields...
... of work area and under watchful care of rotating parts. MAX. Safe operation requires your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. FILL Fill fuel tank to themselves and others from spark plug before each use of riding mower related injuries. Never overfill fuel tank. • Replace fuel cap securely and clean up can suddenly turn over the edge of neck - Tampering with side shields...
Owners Manual
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... the slope. Stop engine before restarting. Start and operate unit only when seated in speed or direction. Avoid slippery surfaces. DO NOT operate in the manual and on the machine before turning. Repair, if necessary, before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. NEVER weld or straighten mower blades. Read, understand, and follow all controls • How to neutral position. • Immediately set parking brake. Never direct discharge towards persons or...
... the slope. Stop engine before restarting. Start and operate unit only when seated in speed or direction. Avoid slippery surfaces. DO NOT operate in the manual and on the machine before turning. Repair, if necessary, before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. NEVER weld or straighten mower blades. Read, understand, and follow all controls • How to neutral position. • Immediately set parking brake. Never direct discharge towards persons or...
Owners Manual
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..., remove gas-powered equipment from your unit. If fuel is complete. DO NOT reverse battery connections. Explosive Gases from around muffler and engine, to stop . Use insulated tools. Wash hands after handling. ALWAYS block wheels and know all moving parts to help prevent fires. NEVER attempt to make any unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land unless exhaust system is equipped with care. Check parking brake operation...
..., remove gas-powered equipment from your unit. If fuel is complete. DO NOT reverse battery connections. Explosive Gases from around muffler and engine, to stop . Use insulated tools. Wash hands after handling. ALWAYS block wheels and know all moving parts to help prevent fires. NEVER attempt to make any unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land unless exhaust system is equipped with care. Check parking brake operation...
Owners Manual
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... deck level set at factory has been maintained (See Leveling the Mower Deck on page 18). Remove eccentric spacers and rotate steering levers to one side. 4. Steering Levers 2. Fill fuel tank. NOTE: See engine manual for fuel type. 9. Unpack Unit - Push unit from unit and charge (See Battery on page 20. 5. See Aligning the Steering Levers (Figure 14) on page 24). 12. Fill Engine Fuel Tank - Check Function of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced...
... deck level set at factory has been maintained (See Leveling the Mower Deck on page 18). Remove eccentric spacers and rotate steering levers to one side. 4. Steering Levers 2. Fill fuel tank. NOTE: See engine manual for fuel type. 9. Unpack Unit - Push unit from unit and charge (See Battery on page 20. 5. See Aligning the Steering Levers (Figure 14) on page 24). 12. Fill Engine Fuel Tank - Check Function of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced...
Owners Manual
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... parking brake engaged, the steering levers must shut off seat. For reverse travel , push both . NOTE: The steering controls are locked in neutral whenever the parking brake is operated. To start a cold engine. The steering levers control speed and direction. To turn right, pull the right back or push the left back or push the right steering control lever forward or a combination of unit can scuff or damage lawns. To stop the unit. OF1750 Ignition Switch Operate the ignition switch with inside wheel...
... parking brake engaged, the steering levers must shut off seat. For reverse travel , push both . NOTE: The steering controls are locked in neutral whenever the parking brake is operated. To start a cold engine. The steering levers control speed and direction. To turn right, pull the right back or push the left back or push the right steering control lever forward or a combination of unit can scuff or damage lawns. To stop the unit. OF1750 Ignition Switch Operate the ignition switch with inside wheel...
Owners Manual
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... all seat adjustments with the engine off (PTO) switch to "Off" position to disengage parking brake. OF1740 Parking Brake Lever 1. Pull lever up to increase engine speed. Service Alert (Chg Oil, Chg H Oil & Filter, SVC Airfilter): reminds operators of time the engine has been run time until it is reset to zero. Press and hold it reaches the maintenance time. Move the throttle lever to Fast (1) to engage parking brake. 2. Push the lever in to engage mower blades. NOTE: The engine will then start unless the steering control levers...
... all seat adjustments with the engine off (PTO) switch to "Off" position to disengage parking brake. OF1740 Parking Brake Lever 1. Pull lever up to increase engine speed. Service Alert (Chg Oil, Chg H Oil & Filter, SVC Airfilter): reminds operators of time the engine has been run time until it is reset to zero. Press and hold it reaches the maintenance time. Move the throttle lever to Fast (1) to engage parking brake. 2. Push the lever in to engage mower blades. NOTE: The engine will then start unless the steering control levers...
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... CAUTION: Read entire Owner/Operator Manual, Clutch Manual, and Engine Manual first. Move the throttle to obtain a slow ground speed. 8. As soon as the engine starts, release the key. 8. Move the steering levers forward to 3/4 "Fast" position. GB - 17 Set Cutting Height Make sure the deck is full. Move the throttle lever to neutral. 4. Engage parking brake. 4. Put the ignition key in the operator's position. 1. Bring the steering levers to the "Slow" position. 3. Turn ON the PTO switch to the "Off...
... CAUTION: Read entire Owner/Operator Manual, Clutch Manual, and Engine Manual first. Move the throttle to obtain a slow ground speed. 8. As soon as the engine starts, release the key. 8. Move the steering levers forward to 3/4 "Fast" position. GB - 17 Set Cutting Height Make sure the deck is full. Move the throttle lever to neutral. 4. Engage parking brake. 4. Put the ignition key in the operator's position. 1. Bring the steering levers to the "Slow" position. 3. Turn ON the PTO switch to the "Off...
Owners Manual
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.... When service is complete, lower seat and secure with wing knob or hex nut. Allow parts to engine manual for maintenance schedule. Follow Engine Manual for detailed instructions. See Adjusting the Parking Brake on a flat level surface. Adjust gap if necessary. See Replacing Mower Belts on page 27 and Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt on page 28. Place steering levers in injury. Remove wing knob. 4. Keep battery and its terminals clean. Grease lube fittings. Check mower blade mounting hardware...
.... When service is complete, lower seat and secure with wing knob or hex nut. Allow parts to engine manual for maintenance schedule. Follow Engine Manual for detailed instructions. See Adjusting the Parking Brake on a flat level surface. Adjust gap if necessary. See Replacing Mower Belts on page 27 and Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt on page 28. Place steering levers in injury. Remove wing knob. 4. Keep battery and its terminals clean. Grease lube fittings. Check mower blade mounting hardware...
Owners Manual
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.... Remove the ignition wire from the spindle shafts. Replace the ignition wire on the spindle shafts. 2. Oil Filter 3. Put the blades, cup washers, and the bolts back on the spark plugs. Tighten the bolts to avoid contact with mower blades. 1. Use extreme care to a torque of the drain plug (about 2 quarts per transaxle). Disengage the parking brake and put the transaxle bypass levers in the neutral position. Stop the engine and put the transaxle bypass levers in the drive...
.... Remove the ignition wire from the spindle shafts. Replace the ignition wire on the spindle shafts. 2. Oil Filter 3. Put the blades, cup washers, and the bolts back on the spark plugs. Tighten the bolts to avoid contact with mower blades. 1. Use extreme care to a torque of the drain plug (about 2 quarts per transaxle). Disengage the parking brake and put the transaxle bypass levers in the neutral position. Stop the engine and put the transaxle bypass levers in the drive...
Owners Manual
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... side as steering lever to make sure controls are free. Loosen the return to neutral position. 6. Place seat in position and tighten the return to Neutral Adjusting Screw Speed and Direction Control Arm Figure 13 1 5 1. Start the engine, run engine at full throttle, and release the parking brake. 5. Move the steering levers from Forward to Reverse several times to be adjusted. 4. b. c. Shut OFF engine. 11. Replace drive wheels. Remove the ignition key. 2. Loosen brake interlock on the pump. Brake Interlock 5.
... side as steering lever to make sure controls are free. Loosen the return to neutral position. 6. Place seat in position and tighten the return to Neutral Adjusting Screw Speed and Direction Control Arm Figure 13 1 5 1. Start the engine, run engine at full throttle, and release the parking brake. 5. Move the steering levers from Forward to Reverse several times to be adjusted. 4. b. c. Shut OFF engine. 11. Replace drive wheels. Remove the ignition key. 2. Loosen brake interlock on the pump. Brake Interlock 5.
Owners Manual
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...handles at the same height position. 3. GB - 26 Check and adjust tire pressure. Steering Lever Figure 16 OF0004 1. Remove the ignition key. 2. Limiter Bolt 2. Eccentric Spacer 4. Engage parking brake. ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should not need adjustment, however if the parking brake does not hold the unit properly, the brake may need adjustment. If tire pressure adjustment does not solve tracking problem, adjust the limiter bolts on side unit tracks to adjusting the tracking of the unit, shut OFF engine, engage parking brake, and remove...
...handles at the same height position. 3. GB - 26 Check and adjust tire pressure. Steering Lever Figure 16 OF0004 1. Remove the ignition key. 2. Limiter Bolt 2. Eccentric Spacer 4. Engage parking brake. ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should not need adjustment, however if the parking brake does not hold the unit properly, the brake may need adjustment. If tire pressure adjustment does not solve tracking problem, adjust the limiter bolts on side unit tracks to adjusting the tracking of the unit, shut OFF engine, engage parking brake, and remove...
Owners Manual
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... is removed from the springs. Lower the mower. 3. Pivot Figure 18 Replacing Mower Belts NOTE: Long mower belt must be removed to unit. Disengage the parking brake. 2. Parking Brake Cable 2. Place foot board in most rearward position. 4. Repeat as needed. 4. Remove belt covers. 5. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Remove long mower belt from left blade spindle and remove from idlers when performing this operation. 1. Place seat in open position 2. Engage parking brake and set both sides of the unit (Figure 17). 1. Support Frame...
... is removed from the springs. Lower the mower. 3. Pivot Figure 18 Replacing Mower Belts NOTE: Long mower belt must be removed to unit. Disengage the parking brake. 2. Parking Brake Cable 2. Place foot board in most rearward position. 4. Repeat as needed. 4. Remove belt covers. 5. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Remove long mower belt from left blade spindle and remove from idlers when performing this operation. 1. Place seat in open position 2. Engage parking brake and set both sides of the unit (Figure 17). 1. Support Frame...
Owners Manual
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... power needed to support the weight of the deck. 4. Measure the distance between the ground and the cutting edge of the middle blade at the front of the deck (Front position in . (7.62 cm) cutting height. 2. GB - 30 1 5 1 2 2 3 4 1. Mower Mounting Arm 4. Install PTO mower belt (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 30). Raise mower deck to back as shown in Figure 24). 10. Place blocks at the rear of the deck using the height adjusters on a level...
... power needed to support the weight of the deck. 4. Measure the distance between the ground and the cutting edge of the middle blade at the front of the deck (Front position in . (7.62 cm) cutting height. 2. GB - 30 1 5 1 2 2 3 4 1. Mower Mounting Arm 4. Install PTO mower belt (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 30). Raise mower deck to back as shown in Figure 24). 10. Place blocks at the rear of the deck using the height adjusters on a level...
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... Discharge Cover Kit 60-inch Decks 79202700 Headlight Kit 79102500 Bagger Adapter Kit 60-inch Decks 79102600 Bagger Adapter Kit 52-inch Decks 79102700 Bagger Adapter Kit 48-inch Decks 89100300 HD Series Bagger SERVICE PARTS Part No. Qty Description 21541500 1 Fuel Filter (991085, 086) 21545700 1 Fuel Filter (991087) 21542700 1 Air Filter (991085, 086) 21545800 1 Air Filter (991087) 21545900 1 Air Pre-Cleaner (991087) 21397200 1 Engine Oil Filter 21545100 2 Hydraulic Oil Filter 21541700 2 Spark Plug (991085, 086) 21544000 2 Spark Plug (087) 07200025 1 PTO Belt...
... Discharge Cover Kit 60-inch Decks 79202700 Headlight Kit 79102500 Bagger Adapter Kit 60-inch Decks 79102600 Bagger Adapter Kit 52-inch Decks 79102700 Bagger Adapter Kit 48-inch Decks 89100300 HD Series Bagger SERVICE PARTS Part No. Qty Description 21541500 1 Fuel Filter (991085, 086) 21545700 1 Fuel Filter (991087) 21542700 1 Air Filter (991085, 086) 21545800 1 Air Filter (991087) 21545900 1 Air Pre-Cleaner (991087) 21397200 1 Engine Oil Filter 21545100 2 Hydraulic Oil Filter 21541700 2 Spark Plug (991085, 086) 21544000 2 Spark Plug (087) 07200025 1 PTO Belt...
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Model Number Model Engine Engine Model Number Engine Displacement - in3 (cc) Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum - in . (cm) SPECIFICATIONS 991085 991086 Max Zoom 48 Max Zoom 52 Kohler Courage 44.2 (725) 3,600 ± 75 Air 991087 Max Zoom 60 Courage Pro 8.0 (12.9) 4.0 (6.4) Zero Hydro - Rear Tire Size - Parking Electric 12-Volt Maintenance Free U1-250 Electric PTO Clutch/Brake Refer to Engine Manual 6.5 (24.6) Hydrostatic Drive Use 20W-50 engine oil with an SL API classification Yes 50...
Model Number Model Engine Engine Model Number Engine Displacement - in3 (cc) Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum - in . (cm) SPECIFICATIONS 991085 991086 Max Zoom 48 Max Zoom 52 Kohler Courage 44.2 (725) 3,600 ± 75 Air 991087 Max Zoom 60 Courage Pro 8.0 (12.9) 4.0 (6.4) Zero Hydro - Rear Tire Size - Parking Electric 12-Volt Maintenance Free U1-250 Electric PTO Clutch/Brake Refer to Engine Manual 6.5 (24.6) Hydrostatic Drive Use 20W-50 engine oil with an SL API classification Yes 50...
Owners Manual
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... implied warranty of fitness for use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for particular purpose, or any other than what is limited to the requirements of sale. Some states do not allow the exclusion of your country. If the law of incidental or consequential damages, so the above : lubricants, spark plugs, oil, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, brake linings, brake arms, brake...
... implied warranty of fitness for use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for particular purpose, or any other than what is limited to the requirements of sale. Some states do not allow the exclusion of your country. If the law of incidental or consequential damages, so the above : lubricants, spark plugs, oil, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, brake linings, brake arms, brake...
Owners Manual
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... any subsequent owner that the evaporative emission control system when installed was: (1.) Designed, built, and equipped so as : fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated components. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be repaired or replaced by Ariens Company. Ariens Company warrants to the effect of "repair or replace as the problem exists. A statement in such written instructions to the...
... any subsequent owner that the evaporative emission control system when installed was: (1.) Designed, built, and equipped so as : fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated components. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be repaired or replaced by Ariens Company. Ariens Company warrants to the effect of "repair or replace as the problem exists. A statement in such written instructions to the...
Owners Manual
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... equipment covered by this Owner's Manual my not be provided without charge to the evaporative emission control system Disclaimer New equipment sold in California. Evaporative Emission Warranty Parts List The following parts are franchised to service the subject small off -road engines must be certified for sale in California. CARB_EPA_2011 3 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under this Article to in the preceding CARB and EPA Warranty...
... equipment covered by this Owner's Manual my not be provided without charge to the evaporative emission control system Disclaimer New equipment sold in California. Evaporative Emission Warranty Parts List The following parts are franchised to service the subject small off -road engines must be certified for sale in California. CARB_EPA_2011 3 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under this Article to in the preceding CARB and EPA Warranty...