Owners Manual
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..., ect. ) in operating position. Check interlock system per manual before making any ground engaging equipment. 2. Understand location and function of rotating parts. Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down and behind before you adjust or repair unit. Ne transportez jamais d'enfant. Nunca monten ninos. Si la jamais le long des pentes...
..., ect. ) in operating position. Check interlock system per manual before making any ground engaging equipment. 2. Understand location and function of rotating parts. Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down and behind before you adjust or repair unit. Ne transportez jamais d'enfant. Nunca monten ninos. Si la jamais le long des pentes...
Owners Manual
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... down and behind before making any inspections, repairs, etc. 6. GB - 6 DO NOT operate on slopes over 10°. • If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in operating position or bagger is indoors. Caution! Danger...
... down and behind before making any inspections, repairs, etc. 6. GB - 6 DO NOT operate on slopes over 10°. • If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in operating position or bagger is indoors. Caution! Danger...
Owners Manual
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DO NOT operate in place. Operation on the ground. Use extra care while operating machines with blades off. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on slopes unless necessary. DO NOT park on a slope. Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and other attachments... a rate. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up oil or fuel spills. Know the weight of control. GB - 8 If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down , with an internal combustion type engine. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on the slope slow and...
DO NOT operate in place. Operation on the ground. Use extra care while operating machines with blades off. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on slopes unless necessary. DO NOT park on a slope. Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and other attachments... a rate. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up oil or fuel spills. Know the weight of control. GB - 8 If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down , with an internal combustion type engine. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on the slope slow and...
Owners Manual
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...or jump start a battery containing frozen fluid. Repair, if necessary, before storing in injury and unit damage. NEVER weld or straighten mower blades. If worn or damaged, replace with the engine running. Reverse connections may result in closed area or covering unit. Always provide good ...unit thoroughly. ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to the State of the other blades. ALWAYS maintain unit in an enclosed area. Never store the machine or fuel container inside a building where there is an unusual vibration....
...or jump start a battery containing frozen fluid. Repair, if necessary, before storing in injury and unit damage. NEVER weld or straighten mower blades. If worn or damaged, replace with the engine running. Reverse connections may result in closed area or covering unit. Always provide good ...unit thoroughly. ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to the State of the other blades. ALWAYS maintain unit in an enclosed area. Never store the machine or fuel container inside a building where there is an unusual vibration....
Owners Manual
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... the safety interlock system is functioning properly. Increases engine speed. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for detailed instructions on page 16 for repairs. Ignition switch has four positions: Stop (1), Headlight (2), Run (3), ...Start (4). 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 run . Ignition Switch 1 2 3 4 Operate ignition switch with engine running. + Operator lifts...
... the safety interlock system is functioning properly. Increases engine speed. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for detailed instructions on page 16 for repairs. Ignition switch has four positions: Stop (1), Headlight (2), Run (3), ...Start (4). 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 run . Ignition Switch 1 2 3 4 Operate ignition switch with engine running. + Operator lifts...
Owners Manual
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...the steering levers from operator position to start. Start engine. 2. NOTE: The parking brake must be damaged. Disengage PTO to start mower blades. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is plugged with grass or other parts that may be disengaged prior to 1/3 Fast position. .... 5. TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, remove key, and close fuel shut-off position and remove key. 5. Keep mower blades sharp. Mow with each use choke. 2. If the engine is running smoothly before operation. Stop unit. 2. Do not travel too fast. Vary ...
...the steering levers from operator position to start. Start engine. 2. NOTE: The parking brake must be damaged. Disengage PTO to start mower blades. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is plugged with grass or other parts that may be disengaged prior to 1/3 Fast position. .... 5. TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, remove key, and close fuel shut-off position and remove key. 5. Keep mower blades sharp. Mow with each use choke. 2. If the engine is running smoothly before operation. Stop unit. 2. Do not travel too fast. Vary ...
Owners Manual
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... and engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 13). If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. Each Use Check Tires See for worn or damaged mower blades. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to the engine,...operation. IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can seep into bearings and damage them. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. GB - 17 Check Mower Blades CAUTION: Check for correct tire pressure. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Refer to...
... and engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 13). If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. Each Use Check Tires See for worn or damaged mower blades. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to the engine,...operation. IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can seep into bearings and damage them. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. GB - 17 Check Mower Blades CAUTION: Check for correct tire pressure. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Refer to...
Owners Manual
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Refer 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 neutral position and rotate handles outward. Check Battery Lubricate Unit Keep battery and battery terminals clean (...
Refer 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 neutral position and rotate handles outward. Check Battery Lubricate Unit Keep battery and battery terminals clean (...
Owners Manual
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... brake on back of hood to level and adjust the pitch of the mower blades from the mower blades to the ground. 2. Deck Access plate Figure 11 REPLACING MOWER BLADE Remove (Figure 12) CAUTION: Mower blades are three measurements required to close (figure 10). The distance from side-to the... correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on the back of the mower blades. 3. GB - 19 Block mower blades to 163 N•m). Hood tipped open , pull up on page 31). There are sharp and can cut you. Remove mounting...
... brake on back of hood to level and adjust the pitch of the mower blades from the mower blades to the ground. 2. Deck Access plate Figure 11 REPLACING MOWER BLADE Remove (Figure 12) CAUTION: Mower blades are three measurements required to close (figure 10). The distance from side-to the... correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on the back of the mower blades. 3. GB - 19 Block mower blades to 163 N•m). Hood tipped open , pull up on page 31). There are sharp and can cut you. Remove mounting...
Owners Manual
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...(6.35 cm) from Side-To-Side 1. The pitch of Mower Deck 1/4-in . (6.35 mm) pitched forward. Ground Figure 13 The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades (Figure 14) • Should be 0 in (0 mm) to the frame of the mower deck. Ground Figure 15 Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust Mower... Pitch (Figure 17) NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust the height and pitch of Mower Blades 3 12 Forward Pitch = 0 in (0 mm) to the ground. NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blades ends are within 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) as needed until all three measurements are facing forward....
...(6.35 cm) from Side-To-Side 1. The pitch of Mower Deck 1/4-in . (6.35 mm) pitched forward. Ground Figure 13 The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades (Figure 14) • Should be 0 in (0 mm) to the frame of the mower deck. Ground Figure 15 Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust Mower... Pitch (Figure 17) NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust the height and pitch of Mower Blades 3 12 Forward Pitch = 0 in (0 mm) to the ground. NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blades ends are within 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) as needed until all three measurements are facing forward....
Owners Manual
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... to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 2. Adjust steering levers (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 31) 2. PROBLEM PTO or mower blades do not engage or shuts off and parking brake engaged. Faulty PTO switch, wires, connectors, or clutch. 1. Faulty parking brake.... 1. See REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on seat. 2. Contact your Ariens Dealer. Check tire pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 24). 5. The parking brake needs adjustment. 2. Steering levers need adjustment. 3. Hydrostatic ...
... to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 2. Adjust steering levers (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 31) 2. PROBLEM PTO or mower blades do not engage or shuts off and parking brake engaged. Faulty PTO switch, wires, connectors, or clutch. 1. Faulty parking brake.... 1. See REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on seat. 2. Contact your Ariens Dealer. Check tire pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 24). 5. The parking brake needs adjustment. 2. Steering levers need adjustment. 3. Hydrostatic ...
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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..., 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 is not approved by the Ariens Company for particular purpose, or any other implied warranty, applies to...
..., 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 is not approved by the Ariens Company for particular purpose, or any other implied warranty, applies to...
Parts Catalog
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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" Mower Serial No. 000101 and up Model 915149 (54) 24hp Kawasaki ... Fuel Tank 20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Continuity Diagram 21 Electrical System 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" Mower Serial No. 000101 and up Model 915149 (54) 24hp Kawasaki ... Fuel Tank 20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Continuity Diagram 21 Electrical System 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
Parts Catalog
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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...
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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... 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... 71442 1 HUB PULLER, 4 BOLT 1 KIT, INPUT SHAFT 211 71590 1 KIT, RTN, CW 212 71570 1 KIT, SHAFT, AXLE 13 Model 915145, 147, 149 RIGHT HAND Item Ariens p/n Hydro-Gear p/n Qty.
... 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... 71442 1 HUB PULLER, 4 BOLT 1 KIT, INPUT SHAFT 211 71590 1 KIT, RTN, CW 212 71570 1 KIT, SHAFT, AXLE 13 Model 915145, 147, 149 RIGHT HAND Item Ariens p/n Hydro-Gear p/n Qty.
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 .140...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 .140...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...