Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Models
911150 – BR21P911152 – BR21SP911156 – BR21SPE
Walk Behind Lawn Mower
01282100A 3/09
Printed in USA
ENGLISH
FRENCH
Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Manuel du Propri taire Utilisateur Models 911150 BR21P 911152 BR21SP 911156 BR21SPE Walk Behind Lawn Mower 01282100A 3 09 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRENCH...
Page 2: ...rentes 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 quipement Les manue...
Page 3: ...r any claims or damages whether warranty property damage 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...
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...
Page 5: ...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 a...
Page 6: ...s 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 p...
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...
Page 8: ...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...
Page 9: ...ight 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 Inse...
Page 10: ...See FILLING THE FUEL TANK on page 13 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 w...
Page 11: ...9 Cutting Height Levers 2 Rear Wheel Adjusters 2 Front Wheel Adjusters 10 Lift Handle 11 Primer Bulb 12 Air Filter 13 Mulch Cover 14 Side Discharge Chute 15 Mulch Plug 16 Handlebar Adjustment Holes 1...
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...
Page 13: ...t to decrease maximum forward speed Ignition Switch 911156 A removable key operates the ignition switch Turn the key to the start position 2 to start the unit The key will spring back to the RUN posit...
Page 14: ...bag and clean mower pan after each use DO NOT allow grass clumps or a grass coating to collect inside of grass bag or mower pan Remove grass bag from mower wash bag with hose and allow to dry CAUTION...
Page 15: ...ing parts to stop before leaving operator s position STARTING AND SHUT OFF See Figure 6 on page 11 for all Controls and Features NOTE Start engine on a level surface that is free of debris Manual Star...
Page 16: ...cutting height too low For tall grass mow twice Do not mow too fast Mow with engine at full throttle Discharge clippings into areas already cut Vary cutting pattern with each mowing NOTE To prevent di...
Page 17: ...dull cutting edges Sharpen if necessary Check blade for rounded or broken ends thinned metal or other damage Replace if necessary NOTE Blades should be sharpened and balanced professionally Contact yo...
Page 18: ...el must be maintained at all times or engine damage will result DO NOT overfill Be sure engine is level when adding oil GENERAL LUBRICATION NOTE The mower transmission is lubricated and sealed at the...
Page 19: ...ars forward and then replace the hardware in the holes on the handlebar upright DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT self propelled models To Remove Drive Belt 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Remove...
Page 20: ...g to the idler arm as shown in Figure 19 and then connect the wheel drive cable to the transmission mount See Figure 16 3 Connect the idler return spring to the idler arm Figure 16 1 Belt 2 Transmissi...
Page 21: ...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 no...
Page 22: ...u squeeze the wheel drive control and then stop immediately and not creep slowly forward when you release it To Adjust 1 Move the wheel drive cable adjuster up or down the handlebar See Figure 22 To i...
Page 23: ...e will not start 1 Fuel tank empty or low 2 Spark plug wire loose or off 3 Engine Blade control cable detached broken or not adjusted properly 1 Check fuel level Fill tank if necessary 2 Check connect...
Page 24: ...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 AD...
Page 25: ...acement Cu In cc 12 197 12 197 12 197 Cylinder Bore Cast Iron Cast Iron Cast Iron 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...
Page 26: ...cessory free of charge except for labor during that period Except for 21 inch walk behind lawn mowers labeled or designated by Ariens as a Professional Commercial product the duration of all warrantie...
Page 27: ...in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous desi...
Page 28: ...Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 1072 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com...
