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Owner/Operator Manual 

Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

Razor

04527400B 4/13

Printed in USA

ENGLISH

FRENCH

Models

911173 – LMP

(SN )

911175 – LMSP

(SN )

911179 – LMSPE

(SN )

E10

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.

L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10% d’éthanol 
(E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.

Summary of Contents for 911173

Page 1: ...n USA ENGLISH FRENCH Models 911173 LMP SN 000101 911175 LMSP SN 000101 911179 LMSPE SN 000101 E10 The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 or 10 MTBE will void the product warranty L utilisation d une essence contenant plus de 10 d éthanol E10 ou de 10 de MTBE annulent la garantie ...

Page 2: ...covered by a separate manual specific to the engine This manual is included in the literature package that shipped with the unit Refer to this manual for engine service recommendations If the engine manual is not available contact the engine manufacturer for a replacement manual SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS When ordering publications replacement parts or making service inquiries know the model an...

Page 3: ... 3 Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance Advise customer on adjustments Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions Give customer this Owner Operator and the engine manual Advise customer to thoroughly read and understand them Customer Note Your Dealer has been provided complete set up and preparation instructions which must be complet...

Page 4: ...n found in this manual All messages found on your unit must be fully understood and carefully followed Safety decals found on the machine are explained below Always replace missing or damaged safety decals Replacement decals can be found in the parts manual for your machine and ordered from your dealer Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations 1 Safety Decal Identification WARNING This cutting ...

Page 5: ...oward people pets or property Thrown objects can cause injury or damage Keep children and others away from unit while unit is in operation Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or entire bagger is attached 1 3 Tipping Hazard SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM MACHINE ROLLOVER Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death Do not operate mac...

Page 6: ... the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area Never allow children to operate the machine Use extreme care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult ot...

Page 7: ...d start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check for the cause immediately Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning properly Never modify or remove safety devices Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backward Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unc...

Page 8: ...able and its vapors are explosive Handle with care Use only an approved gasoline container with an appropriately sized dispensing spout NO smoking NO sparks NO flames Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact w...

Page 9: ...ades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Transporting Unit Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a truck or into a trailer Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle Never secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged Do not transport machine while engine is running ALWAYS stop engine and shut off fuel when transporting unit Stor...

Page 10: ...ate handlebar to the desired position and tighten mounting hardware See Figure 4 ASSEMBLY CAUTION AVOID INJURY Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding Figure 3 1 Side Discharge Chute 2 Mulch Plug 3 Mower Unit 4 Literature Pack 5 Grass Bag 6 Battery Charger 911179 1 2 5 3 4 6 Figure 4 1 Hardware 2 Handlebar 2 1 911173 ...

Page 11: ...OWER SET UP on page 15 7 Fill fuel tank See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 14 8 Connect the battery 911179 See BATTERY on page 22 9 Connect spark plug wire 10 Check the engine blade control feature Try starting the engine without the control handle held against the handlebar Engine must not start If engine starts stop engine by disconnecting spark plug while wearing gloves Bring the unit to your dealer...

Page 12: ... 7 Oil Fill Dipstick 8 Muffler and Muffler Guard 9 Cutting Height Lever 10 Air Filter 11 Side Discharge Cover 12 Side Discharge Chute 13 Mulch Plug 14 Handlebar Adjustment Holes 15 Recoil Starter Handle 16 Ignition Switch 911179 17 Battery 911179 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 6 1 2 3 4 12 13 15 6 5 8 9 14 16 10 11 17 7 ...

Page 13: ...IGHT ADJUSTMENT To change cutting height move cutting height levers one notch at a time to set desired height Figure 8 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 Co...

Page 14: ...k to the bottom of filler neck See SPECIFICATIONS on page 26 for fuel tank capacity IMPORTANT DO NOT OVERFILL This equipment and or its engine may include evaporative emissions control system components required to meet EPA and or CARB regulations that will only function properly when the fuel tank has been filled to the recommended level Overfilling may cause permanent damage to evaporative emiss...

Page 15: ...ug see Figure 10 Make sure lock snaps in place 4 Make sure the mulch plug is locked by pulling on the handle near the bottom of the plug 5 Open the mulch cover 6 Align side discharge chute onto the mower tabs Make sure chute covers discharge opening 7 Rest mulch cover on chute to secure CAUTION DO NOT operate mower unless grass bag side discharge cover or side discharge deflector is installed Thro...

Page 16: ...ANT DO NOT let starter handle snap against bracket 6 Repeat steps 4 and 6 until engine starts If engine does not start see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 24 Electric Start 911179 Recoil may also be used to start the engine see Manual Start 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 ...

Page 17: ...engine surfaces of debris oil or fuel spills to ensure proper cooling and prevent fires Clean unit of all dirt and debris Do not use solvents hard cleaners or abrasives NOTICE Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax IMPORTANT Do not spray the unit with water especially when the unit is warm from operation CHECK ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT Maintain proper oil level at all times or engine damage ...

Page 18: ...round the corner of the mower blade 3 Check mower blade balance Slide mower blade on an unthreaded bolt A balanced blade should remain in a horizontal position If either end of mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until blade is balanced Figure 13 4 Install mower blade on unit 5 Torque bolt to 37 5 50 lbf ft 51 68 N m CAUTION Mower blades are sharp and can cut you Wrap the blades or we...

Page 19: ... Be sure engine is level when adding oil GENERAL LUBRICATION NOTICE The mower transmission is lubricated and sealed at the factory It should need no routine lubrication If the transmission leaks grease bring the mower to your local Ariens dealer for repair CHECK SPARK PLUG Spark plug should be replaced every 100 hours of operation or each year NOTICE Loose spark plug wire terminals can cause spark...

Page 20: ...d handlebar flat for storage remove the hardware from the lower handlebar mounting holes rotate the handlebar forward and then tighten the hardware in the holes on the handlebar HANDLEBAR HEIGHT 911175 179 To adjust Figure 15 1 Push the control handle forward slightly and rotate handlebar to the desired position To store Figure 16 NOTICE To reposition handlebar for storage push the control handle ...

Page 21: ...ll belt over end of crankshaft to allow belt to slide out through belt channel 7 Rotate transmission backward to remove hardware then adjust to loosen belt 8 Remove belt and pull through the belt channel See Figure 18 Figure 16 1 Operating Positions 2 Storage Positions 1 2 Figure 17 1 Drive Cable Spring 2 Transmission Bracket 1 2 Figure 18 9 2 4 3 1 Blade 2 Blade Adapter 3 Drive Pulley Guide 4 Bel...

Page 22: ... 1 Disconnect harness 2 Remove battery cover and battery Save mounting hardware for installation Install Battery on Unit 1 Insert battery and route wire harness through battery cover 2 Align holes on battery cover and bag mount secure with previously removed hardware 3 Connect harness Figure 19 Charge Battery NOTICE Engine does not charge the battery Battery will require periodic charging to ensur...

Page 23: ...he return spring is connected properly to the transmission bracket 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 wheel drive control is released Check The Adjustment 1 Start the engine and slowly squeeze the wheel drive control against the handlebar and then release the whee...

Page 24: ...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 fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with potential sources of ignition ST...

Page 25: ...ow 1 Engage wheel drive control 2 Check drive belt Adjust as necessary see CHECK DRIVE BELT on page 19 3 Replace belt see CHECK DRIVE BELT on page 19 4 Check wheel drive control cable Adjust or replace as needed See CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL on page 17 5 Contact your Dealer 6 Contact your Dealer 7 See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT on page 23 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION SERVICE PARTS Always ...

Page 26: ...s Max Rotation Speed of Cutting Edge RPM 3 300 Governed RPM May be different from maximum rpm 3 200 100 Displacement Cu In cc 9 7 159 Cylinder Bore Cast Iron Engine Oil Type See engine manual Crank Case Capacity Oz Liter 18 0 53 Oil System Splash Engine Oil Filter N A Spark Plug Gap in mm See engine manual Fuel Type Unleaded Fuel Tank Capacity qt Liter 1 1 1 Air Cleaner Paper Element Starting Reco...

Page 27: ...product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company or register the unit online at www ariens com www gravely com www countax com To obtain warranty service the original purchaser must Perform the maintenance and adjustments explained in the owner s manual Warranty Code Product Group Warranty Period Consumer Use Warranty Period Commercial Use HA Zoom ZT Zero Tur...

Page 28: ...ny to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES Ariens Company s liability under this warranty and under any implied warranty that may exist is limited to repair of any defect in workmanship and repair or replacement of any defective part Ariens Comp...

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Page 30: ...Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 920 756 4688 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com ...

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