Owners Manual
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..., interruptores, etc.) en su lugar y trabajando. stationnement et enlever la cle de contact avant de commencer toute verification, reparation, etc. 02994800 Figure 2 1. Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down and behind before you adjust or repair unit. Stay clear of all controls. POUR EVITER LES BLESSURES PARA EVITAR DANOS SERIOS GRAVES...
..., interruptores, etc.) en su lugar y trabajando. stationnement et enlever la cle de contact avant de commencer toute verification, reparation, etc. 02994800 Figure 2 1. Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down and behind before you adjust or repair unit. Stay clear of all controls. POUR EVITER LES BLESSURES PARA EVITAR DANOS SERIOS GRAVES...
Owners Manual
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... before use. • Understand location and function of neck - MAXIMUM. Thrown objects can cause injury. ALWAYS allow operation by untrained persons. • Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in operating position or bagger is indoors. MAX. WARNING...
... before use. • Understand location and function of neck - MAXIMUM. Thrown objects can cause injury. ALWAYS allow operation by untrained persons. • Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in operating position or bagger is indoors. MAX. WARNING...
Owners Manual
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... parking brake. • Turn off PTO and engine. Use extra care while operating machines with care. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down , with blades off fuel when transporting unit. If unit is parked on slopes be maintained in effective working order by putting your vehicle before...
... parking brake. • Turn off PTO and engine. Use extra care while operating machines with care. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down , with blades off fuel when transporting unit. If unit is parked on slopes be maintained in effective working order by putting your vehicle before...
Owners Manual
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...death or serious injury. ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST, and negative (-) cable SECOND. Stop and inspect equipment if you . Rotation of one blade may result in springs can cut you strike an object or if there is an open flame, such as a water heater. See Engine Manual.... Thaw the battery before storing in place and securely fastened. NEVER modify or remove safety devices. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Mower blades are sharp and can cause injury. Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from engine exhaust can explode and result in sparks which can...
...death or serious injury. ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST, and negative (-) cable SECOND. Stop and inspect equipment if you . Rotation of one blade may result in springs can cut you strike an object or if there is an open flame, such as a water heater. See Engine Manual.... Thaw the battery before storing in place and securely fastened. NEVER modify or remove safety devices. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Mower blades are sharp and can cause injury. Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from engine exhaust can explode and result in sparks which can...
Owners Manual
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...WARNING: AVOID INJURY. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See figure 5 for repairs. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for all controls and features locations. Test Steering PTO Parking Engine Lever Brake 1 Neutral Off Engaged Starts Position 2 Neutral...warm engine. Parking Brake 1 Engages (2) and disengages (1) parking brake. 2 Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch Engages (2) 1 and disengages (1) mower blades. 2 Hour Meter Press and release the toggle button to ensure the safety interlock system is functioning properly. This time cannot be cleared. Safety Interlock...
...WARNING: AVOID INJURY. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See figure 5 for repairs. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for all controls and features locations. Test Steering PTO Parking Engine Lever Brake 1 Neutral Off Engaged Starts Position 2 Neutral...warm engine. Parking Brake 1 Engages (2) and disengages (1) parking brake. 2 Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch Engages (2) 1 and disengages (1) mower blades. 2 Hour Meter Press and release the toggle button to ensure the safety interlock system is functioning properly. This time cannot be cleared. Safety Interlock...
Owners Manual
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... once the engine has started. 4. Discharge clippings into areas already cut too low. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged 2. Set throttle lever to stop mower blades. TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS shut off position and remove key. 5. Do not tie down securely. Do not allow grass or debris to start mower... blades. Turn ignition key to collect inside of cut . Disengage PTO. 3. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is plugged with each use choke. 2. ...
... once the engine has started. 4. Discharge clippings into areas already cut too low. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged 2. Set throttle lever to stop mower blades. TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS shut off position and remove key. 5. Do not tie down securely. Do not allow grass or debris to start mower... blades. Turn ignition key to collect inside of cut . Disengage PTO. 3. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is plugged with each use choke. 2. ...
Owners Manual
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...in death or serious injury. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in the Engine Manual for additional information. Check Mower Blades CAUTION: Check for correct tire pressure. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Action Check Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety ... If this system each time the unit is warm from operation. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. GB - 17 Each Use Check Tires See for worn or damaged mower blades. Push unit. Welding can result in front or over the tire assembly when inflating. NOTE: ...
...in death or serious injury. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in the Engine Manual for additional information. Check Mower Blades CAUTION: Check for correct tire pressure. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Action Check Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety ... If this system each time the unit is warm from operation. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. GB - 17 Each Use Check Tires See for worn or damaged mower blades. Push unit. Welding can result in front or over the tire assembly when inflating. NOTE: ...
Owners Manual
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... section before proceeding. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Move steering levers to zerk (1) on each front wheel 25 Hours or Every Season 1 50 Hours Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all nuts and Season bolts to Engine 1 Manual for PTO belt location). Interval Task Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Each Use Schedule Action...
... section before proceeding. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Move steering levers to zerk (1) on each front wheel 25 Hours or Every Season 1 50 Hours Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all nuts and Season bolts to Engine 1 Manual for PTO belt location). Interval Task Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Each Use Schedule Action...
Owners Manual
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... until hood hits the hood stops. Adjustment Pin 2. Bevel Washer 3. 5/8-inch Hex Bolt 4. GB - 19 Install (Figure 12) 1. Install mower blades on . 3. Put parking brake on mower deck with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on back of the mower deck....LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with mounting hardware. 2. The forward pitch of the mower blades from mower deck. 1. The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground (Figure 13) • In the lowest cutting position should be 1-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (3.8 cm + ...
... until hood hits the hood stops. Adjustment Pin 2. Bevel Washer 3. 5/8-inch Hex Bolt 4. GB - 19 Install (Figure 12) 1. Install mower blades on . 3. Put parking brake on mower deck with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on back of the mower deck....LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with mounting hardware. 2. The forward pitch of the mower blades from mower deck. 1. The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground (Figure 13) • In the lowest cutting position should be 1-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (3.8 cm + ...
Owners Manual
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...until all three measurements are within the tolerances specified. Ground Figure 13 The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades (Figure 14) • Should be taken when the mower blades ends are facing forward. Adjust the trunnions first and re-take the three measurements required to the ground... each side of the mower deck. Mower Deck 2. NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blade ends are : a. Mower Blade 3. Mower Deck 2. The forward pitch of the mower blades from the mower blades to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck. Side-To-Side Pitch 1 3 2 4-1/2 in...
...until all three measurements are within the tolerances specified. Ground Figure 13 The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades (Figure 14) • Should be taken when the mower blades ends are facing forward. Adjust the trunnions first and re-take the three measurements required to the ground... each side of the mower deck. Mower Deck 2. NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blade ends are : a. Mower Blade 3. Mower Deck 2. The forward pitch of the mower blades from the mower blades to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck. Side-To-Side Pitch 1 3 2 4-1/2 in...
Owners Manual
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.... Faulty engine. 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 2. Clean cooling system. Adjust steering levers (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24). 5. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. PROBLEM PTO or mower blades do not engage or shuts off position. 1. PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Faulty operator presence switch. 3. Electric clutch connector is in a straight line. Cooling system plugged...
.... Faulty engine. 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 2. Clean cooling system. Adjust steering levers (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24). 5. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. PROBLEM PTO or mower blades do not engage or shuts off position. 1. PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Faulty operator presence switch. 3. Electric clutch connector is in a straight line. Cooling system plugged...
Owners Manual
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... Hydraulic Oil Filter 02961600 42-Inch Mower Blade 03288600 42-Inch Mulching Blade 02982000 48-Inch Mower Blade 00273000 48-Inch Mulching Blade 02961700 54-Inch Mower Blade 03288700 54-Inch Mulching Blade 07242200 Hydrostatic Belt 07200037 42-Inch PTO Belt 07200436 48-Inch PTO Belt 07200023 54-Inch PTO Belt ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these...
... Hydraulic Oil Filter 02961600 42-Inch Mower Blade 03288600 42-Inch Mulching Blade 02982000 48-Inch Mower Blade 00273000 48-Inch Mulching Blade 02961700 54-Inch Mower Blade 03288700 54-Inch Mulching Blade 07242200 Hydrostatic Belt 07200037 42-Inch PTO Belt 07200436 48-Inch PTO Belt 07200023 54-Inch PTO Belt ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these...
Owners Manual
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...plugs, oil, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, brake linings, brake arms, brake shoes, skid shoes, scraper blades, shear bolts, mower blades, mower vanes, brushes, headlights, light bulbs, knives, cutters. • Any misuse, alteration, improper assembly, improper... adjustment, neglect, or accident which requires repair is limited to repair of any defective part. Ariens Company shall not be construed as an admission that may not apply to the Ariens...
...plugs, oil, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, brake linings, brake arms, brake shoes, skid shoes, scraper blades, shear bolts, mower blades, mower vanes, brushes, headlights, light bulbs, knives, cutters. • Any misuse, alteration, improper assembly, improper... adjustment, neglect, or accident which requires repair is limited to repair of any defective part. Ariens Company shall not be construed as an admission that may not apply to the Ariens...
Parts Catalog
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... 22 Wiring Diagram 24 MOWER DECKS Mower Deck Lift 26 Mower Deck, Belt, Idlers and Blades 28 Anti-Scalp Wheels 30 3 © Copyright 2010 Ariens Company Left Hand 11 Transaxle - MODELS Domestic Model 915145 (42) 22hp Kawasaki Twin with 42" Mower Serial No. 000101 and up Model 915147 (48) 24hp Kawasaki Twin with 48...
... 22 Wiring Diagram 24 MOWER DECKS Mower Deck Lift 26 Mower Deck, Belt, Idlers and Blades 28 Anti-Scalp Wheels 30 3 © Copyright 2010 Ariens Company Left Hand 11 Transaxle - MODELS Domestic Model 915145 (42) 22hp Kawasaki Twin with 42" Mower Serial No. 000101 and up Model 915147 (48) 24hp Kawasaki Twin with 48...
Parts Catalog
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TRANSAXLE - LEFT HAND Item Ariens p/n Hydro-Gear p/n Qty. Description 1 71421 2 71574 7 53246 10 51804 11 08613700 9005110-5600 13 21543771 50928 14 22 21543839 51448 23 21544900 52114 26 52162 ..., HEX LOCK 3/4-16 1 PAWL, BRAKE 1 SHAFT, BRAKE 1 HANDLE, ACTUATING 1 CLIP, RETAINING 3 HFHCS 1/4-20 x .75 1 GUARD, FILTER, LH 1 FITTING, STR 9/16-18 SAE .5 BARB 1 FAN 7", 10 BLADE 1 NUT, HEX JAM 1/2-20 W/PATCH 3 HFHCS 1/4-20 x .875 2 TUBE, CONNECTING 1 GEROTOR ASSEMBLY (1.9 cc/rev) 1 O-RING, -137, 0.103 x 2.050 1 COVER, CHARGE PUMP 2 HFHCS 1/4-20 x .75 1 SPACER...
TRANSAXLE - LEFT HAND Item Ariens p/n Hydro-Gear p/n Qty. Description 1 71421 2 71574 7 53246 10 51804 11 08613700 9005110-5600 13 21543771 50928 14 22 21543839 51448 23 21544900 52114 26 52162 ..., HEX LOCK 3/4-16 1 PAWL, BRAKE 1 SHAFT, BRAKE 1 HANDLE, ACTUATING 1 CLIP, RETAINING 3 HFHCS 1/4-20 x .75 1 GUARD, FILTER, LH 1 FITTING, STR 9/16-18 SAE .5 BARB 1 FAN 7", 10 BLADE 1 NUT, HEX JAM 1/2-20 W/PATCH 3 HFHCS 1/4-20 x .875 2 TUBE, CONNECTING 1 GEROTOR ASSEMBLY (1.9 cc/rev) 1 O-RING, -137, 0.103 x 2.050 1 COVER, CHARGE PUMP 2 HFHCS 1/4-20 x .75 1 SPACER...
Parts Catalog
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TRANSAXLE - RIGHT HAND Item Ariens p/n Hydro-Gear p/n Qty. Description 1 71413 1 KIT, HOUSING, MAIN, RH, CHRG, CNTL 2 71572 1 KIT, COVER, SIDE, RH 7 53246 16 HFHCS 1/4-20 x 1.125" 10 51804 11 08613700 ... x .75 106 52257 1 GUARD, FILTER, RH 111 71393 1 FITTING, STR 9/16-18 SAE .5 BARB 120 21544011 122 21543703 123 21543791 52576 44133 51076 1 FAN 7", 10 BLADE 1 NUT, HEX JAM 1/2-20 W/PATCH 3 HFHCS 1/4-20 x .875 130 131 08611500 52157 50273 2 TUBE, CONNECTING 1 GEROTOR ASSEMBLY (1.9 cc/rev) 132 21544005 133 52250 52688 1 O-RING...
TRANSAXLE - RIGHT HAND Item Ariens p/n Hydro-Gear p/n Qty. Description 1 71413 1 KIT, HOUSING, MAIN, RH, CHRG, CNTL 2 71572 1 KIT, COVER, SIDE, RH 7 53246 16 HFHCS 1/4-20 x 1.125" 10 51804 11 08613700 ... x .75 106 52257 1 GUARD, FILTER, RH 111 71393 1 FITTING, STR 9/16-18 SAE .5 BARB 120 21544011 122 21543703 123 21543791 52576 44133 51076 1 FAN 7", 10 BLADE 1 NUT, HEX JAM 1/2-20 W/PATCH 3 HFHCS 1/4-20 x .875 130 131 08611500 52157 50273 2 TUBE, CONNECTING 1 GEROTOR ASSEMBLY (1.9 cc/rev) 132 21544005 133 52250 52688 1 O-RING...
Parts Catalog
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...38 x .25 Washer, Flat Steel .406 x 1.50 x .245 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 1.00 EP30 Grade 8 Blade, 14.50" Mower (915145) Blade, 16.19 Mower (915147) Blade, 18.50" Mower (915149) Washer, Flat .640 x 1.81 x .250 Washer, Beveled .63 x 1.625 x .... 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 1 17 19 4 6 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Description Weldment, 42 Deck (XL) (915145) Weldment, 48 Deck (XL) (915147) Weldment, 54 Deck (XL)(915149) Doubler Plate, 42 XL (915145) Plate, 48" XL Deck (915147) Doubler Plate, 54" Deck (915149) Spindle Assembly Dust Cap Bolt, Round Head Square Neck .38-16...
...38 x .25 Washer, Flat Steel .406 x 1.50 x .245 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 1.00 EP30 Grade 8 Blade, 14.50" Mower (915145) Blade, 16.19 Mower (915147) Blade, 18.50" Mower (915149) Washer, Flat .640 x 1.81 x .250 Washer, Beveled .63 x 1.625 x .... 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 6 1 17 19 4 6 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 Description Weldment, 42 Deck (XL) (915145) Weldment, 48 Deck (XL) (915147) Weldment, 54 Deck (XL)(915149) Doubler Plate, 42 XL (915145) Plate, 48" XL Deck (915147) Doubler Plate, 54" Deck (915149) Spindle Assembly Dust Cap Bolt, Round Head Square Neck .38-16...