Owner/Operator Manual
Models
911150 – BR21P911151 – BR21P CARB911152 – BR21SP911153 – BR21SP CARB911154 – BR21SPE
Walk Behind Lawn Mower
01282100 11/07
Printed in USA
ENGLISH
Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Models 911150 BR21P 911151 BR21P CARB 911152 BR21SP 911153 BR21SP CARB 911154 BR21SPE Walk Behind Lawn Mower 01282100 11 07 Printed in USA ENGLISH ...
Page 2: ... anglais Des manuels dans différentes langues sont disponibles chez votre revendeur Rendez vous chez votre revendeur ou allez sur le site www ariens com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre équipement Les manuels imprimés dans des langues différentes de l anglais sont également disponibles en téléchargement gratuit sur notre site Web http www ariens com THE MANUAL Before usin...
Page 3: ... personal injury or death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer go to www ariens com on the internet DEALER DELIVERY Dealer should 1 Check that all assembly and adjustments have been properly completed 2 Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and return the card to Ariens 3 Explain Ariens Limited Warranty Policy 4 Explain recommended l...
Page 4: ... than the original purchaser will use the unit ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation SAFETY WARNING This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents Operatio...
Page 5: ...S provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation Learn applicable rules and laws in your area including those that may restrict the age of the operator Read the operator s manual Keep children and others away from unit while operating Never direct discharge toward other people Thrown objects can cause injury 1 2 3 OM0813 Figure 2 OL1801 OL4370 OL0910 Do not operate mower unles...
Page 6: ...es complete and unimpaired attention NEVER allow children to use or service mower ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Rotating parts can cut off body parts ALWAYS keep hands away from pinch points Fumes from engine exhaust can cause death or serious injury DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area ALWAYS protect eyes face and body with adequate safety gear and protective clothes Wear s...
Page 7: ... slopes This product is equipped with an internal combustion engine DO NOT use on or near any unimproved forest or brush covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local state or federal laws A spark arrestor if used must be maintained in effective working order by the operator See your Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturer s service center Emission ...
Page 8: ...n good condition Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Follow engine manufacturer s safety instruction when servicing engine Check all hardware at regular intervals especially blade attachment bolts Keep all hardware properly tightened An extension spring when extended stores energy and can be dangerous Always use tools specifically designed for installing or removing an e...
Page 9: ...he holes in the handlebar upright 5 Secure the handlebars in position with hardware removed in step 3 6 Connect the engine blade control cable to the engine Route the z bend cable end into engine shutoff lever as shown below Insert the cable connector into the cable mounting bracket on the engine Make sure the connector snaps into place securely ASSEMBLY CAUTION AVOID INJURY Read and understand th...
Page 10: ...umbers 9 Fill fuel tank See FILLING THE FUEL TANK on page 14 10 Connect the battery See BATTERY electric start models on page 21 11 Connect spark plug wire 12 Check the engine blade control feature Try starting the engine without the engine blade control held against the handlebar Engine must not start If engine starts stop engine and bring the unit to your dealer for adjustment or repair Figure 5...
Page 11: ...s 2 Front Wheel Adjusters 10 Lift Handle 11 Primer Bulb 911150 151 152 153 12 Air Filter 13 Mulch Cover 14 Side Discharge Chute 15 Mulch Plug 16 Handlebar Adjustment Holes 17 Recoil Starter Handle 18 Speed Limiter 19 Ignition Switch 911154 20 Battery 911154 21 Choke Control 911154 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 6 OM1866 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 6 11 3 4 5 7 5 8 9 9 9 10 9 13 17 19 18 2...
Page 12: ... set desired height Figure 7 NOTE Each wheel on mower must be set at the same height for a level cut OPERATION WARNING Improper operation can lead to injury Learn what the controls do and how they work Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual CAUTION AVOID INJURY Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding CAUTION Check function of Engine Blade Control regularly Im...
Page 13: ...ard speed In the operator s position turn the speed limiter to the left to increase maximum forward speed Turn the speed limiter to the right to decrease maximum forward speed Fuel Shutoff Valve 911154 IMPORTANT The fuel shutoff valve MUST be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit Open the fuel shutoff valve to operate the unit Close the fuel shutoff valve when storing transporting ...
Page 14: ...agger chute inside deck opening and on top of deck 5 Hook grass bag frame on mounting pins 6 Lower rear door There should be no openings between bagger chute and mounting surface after installing bag If necessary clear debris from bag mounting surfaces Grass Bag Removal 1 Shut off unit 2 Lift rear door 3 Use handle to lift bag off mounting pins 4 Close rear door NOTE Empty grass bag and clean mowe...
Page 15: ...p 4 and then close the mulch cover To Mulch See Figure 12 on page 16 1 Shut off unit 2 Remove grass bag and side discharge chute if installed 3 Make sure mulch cover is closed and secured with knob 4 Lift rear door and insert mulch plug with the beveled face to the left There should be no openings between mulch plug and mounting surface of the deck 5 Close rear door NOTE Rear door must close flush...
Page 16: ...t on page 16 IMPORTANT DO NOT start engine while the charger is connected to wiring harness 1 Check each item in the Before Each Use section of the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 17 2 For engines with a primer push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for a cold engine NOTE It is unnecessary to prime or choke a warm engine 3 With engine blade control held against the handlebar turn the key to Start position to ...
Page 17: ...ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT Maintain proper oil level at all times or engine damage will result Check the level of the engine crankcase oil before each use Make sure engine is level when checking oil See engine manual for instructions CHECK MOWER BLADE See Figure 13 Check blade mounting blade must be secure and bolt torqued to 37 5 50 lbf ft 51 68 N m bolt should fully compress lock washer Check blade fo...
Page 18: ...re and all guards shields and safety devices CHECK AIR CLEANER See engine manual for specific information CHANGE ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT Change engine crankcase oil after first five 5 hours of operation Then change oil after every 25 hours of operation Refer to engine manual for instructions and proper oil type IMPORTANT Proper oil level must be maintained at all times or engine damage will result DO...
Page 19: ... not tip over IMPORTANT Remove plastic from fuel cap after unit is upright and service is complete HANDLEBAR HEIGHT To adjust Figure 15 1 Remove hardware from lower handlebar mounting hole 2 Rotate the handlebar up or down to the desired height and align the mounting holes with the holes in the handlebar upright 3 Secure the handlebars in position with hardware removed in step 1 NOTE To fold handl...
Page 20: ...t 8 Remove the belt from the engine pulley and then pull the belt through the belt channel See Figure 17 To install the drive belt IMPORTANT Be sure the belt seats in idler and pulley grooves with the idler touching the back flat side of belt 1 Install the new belt on the transmission input pulley and idlers route it through the belt channel and then install the belt on the engine pulley See Figur...
Page 21: ...able Figure 20 2 Remove battery cover and battery Save mounting hardware for reinstallation To Replace Battery on Unit 1 Hold battery and battery cover in place against mower frame 2 Secure with the hardware removed above 3 Connect negative cable first then positive cable Figure 20 To Charge Battery NOTE Engine does not charge the battery Battery will require periodic charging to ensure proper sta...
Page 22: ...and then make sure the return spring is connected properly to idler arm Adjust the wheel drive by adjusting the cable on the handlebar IMPORTANT DO NOT adjust the cable so the transmission does not return to neutral and stop the unit when the control bail is released Check the adjustment 1 Start the engine and slowly squeeze the wheel drive control against the handlebar and then release the wheel ...
Page 23: ...deposits from forming in the fuel system during storage by adding a quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel Follow the recommended mix ratio found on the fuel stabilizer container To treat the fuel system for storage 1 Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer s instructions 2 Run engine for at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor NEVER store the engine with...
Page 24: ...s necessary see CHECK DRIVE BELT self propelled models on page 18 3 Replace belt see CHECK DRIVE BELT self propelled models on page 18 4 Check wheel drive control cable Adjust or replace as needed See CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL self propelled models on page 17 5 Contact your Dealer 6 Contact your Dealer 7 See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT self propelled models on page 22 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE COR...
Page 25: ...erent from maximum rpm 3 100 100 3 100 100 3 100 150 Displacement Cu In cc 12 197 12 197 9 8 160 Cylinder Bore Cast Iron Cast Iron Aluminum Engine Oil Type See engine manual Crank Case Capacity Oz Liter 20 0 59 20 0 59 20 0 59 Oil System Splash Splash Splash Engine Oil Filter NA NA NA Spark Plug Gap in mm See engine manual Fuel Type Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Fuel Tank Capacity qt Liter 1 6 1 5 1 ...
Page 26: ... 200 Governed RPM May be different from maximum rpm 3 100 100 3 100 100 Displacement Cu In cc 12 197 12 197 Cylinder Bore Cast Iron Cast Iron Engine Oil Type See engine manual Crank Case Capacity Oz Liter 20 0 59 20 0 59 Oil System Splash Splash Engine Oil Filter NA NA Spark Plug Gap in mm See engine manual Fuel Type Unleaded Unleaded Fuel Tank Capacity qt Liter 1 6 1 5 1 6 1 5 Primer Bulb Standar...
Page 27: ...and parts except as noted below The duration of this warranty shall be ninety 90 days after the date of purchase or 1000 hours of use whichever comes first if any product is rented or leased 3 Year Limited Sno Thro Warranty Ariens Company Ariens warrants to the original purchaser that Sno Thro products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a perio...
Page 28: ...this warranty Except as specifically warranted normal maintenance services and normal replacement items such as spark plugs oil oil filters air filters mufflers belts tires shoes runners scraper blades shear bolts mower blades mower vanes headlights light bulbs knives etc are not covered by this warranty except as noted below Mufflers belts and tires on consumer lawn and garden products are warran...
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