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Owner/Operator Manual

Models

911207 – Pro21XD

911214 – Pro21XD CARB

Walk Behind Lawn Mower

00661700B 1/07

Printed in USA

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Page 1: ... Lawn Mower 00661700B 1 07 Printed in USA Transfer model serial number label from product registration here Coller l autocollant du modèle et du numéro de série dans cet encadré Transferir aquí la etiqueta del modelo y número de serie del registro del producto ENGLISH ESPAGNOL ...

Page 2: ...cess warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information All claims meeting requirements during the limited warranty period will be honored whether or not the product registration card is returned Keep a proof of purchase if you do not register your unit Customer Note If the Dealer does not register your product please fill out sign and return the product registration card to Ariens...

Page 3: ...autions for the benefit of yourself and others Understand and follow all safety messages Be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor moderate or serious injury or death Learn applicable rules and laws in your area REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe and proper operation If anyone other than the original purchaser will use t...

Page 4: ...al injury and or damage to unit If the operator or the mechanic cannot read the manual it is the owner s responsibility to explain it to them Only the user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves other people or property ALWAYS remove key if equipped and disconnect wire from spark plug before assembly Unintentional engine start up can cause death or serious...

Page 5: ...elry that may get caught in rotating parts ALWAYS stand clear of discharge when operating unit NEVER direct discharge toward bystanders Operator is responsible for bystander safety DO NOT touch hot parts Allow parts to cool Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning properly NEVER modify or remove safety devices Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machi...

Page 6: ...approved fuel containers NO Smoking NO Sparks NO Flames Allow engine to cool before filling fuel tank Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling When practical remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel...

Page 7: ...g unit remove fuel and battery if equipped Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truck Ensure all wheel blocks jack stands and tie downs will support unit during maintenance Replace worn out mufflers immediately Continued use could result in fire or explosion Sharp edges can cut or amputate fingers or a hand Wrap blade or wear sturdy gloves to service Only replace blades NE...

Page 8: ...re the cables connected to the handlebar are on the left side of the unit ASSEMBLY CAUTION AVOID INJURY Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding Figure 3 1 Mower Unit 2 Mulch Cover 3 Side Discharge Chute 4 Mulch Plug 5 Literature Pack 6 Grass Bag 7 Drive Cover and Mounting Hardware 1 2 3 5 4 6 Figure 4 3 1 Mounting Hardware 2 Handlebar 3 Brace 4 Handlebar Bracket 2 1 4 1 ...

Page 9: ...into place securely 5 Fill engine crankcase with oil See engine manual 6 Set up mower for bagging side discharge or mulching See MOWER SET UP on page 14 7 Fill fuel tank See FILLING THE FUEL TANK on page 14 8 Connect spark plug wire 9 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 sto...

Page 10: ...uel Tank and Cap 6 Air Filter 7 Primer Bulb 8 Lock Pin 9 Muffler and Muffler Guard 10 Mulch Cover 11 Cutting Height Levers 12 Grass Bag 13 Rear Door 14 Recoil Starter Handle 15 Side Discharge Chute 16 Mulch Plug 17 Fuel Shut Off Valve CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 7 OM1866 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 17 ...

Page 11: ...ever operator releases handlebar Check this feature frequently If feature fails to operate disconnect spark plug wire and adjust or have it repaired before using unit Recoil Starter Handle When pulled handle will turn engine over 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 I...

Page 12: ...eight CAUTION Both rear wheels must be set at same height or traction drive may not work properly Cutting Height Settings Chart Cutting Height in cm Adjuster in Shortest Cutting Range Adjuster in Tallest Cutting Range 1 P1 H1 1 1 4 P2 H2 1 1 2 P3 H2 1 3 4 P3 H3 2 P4 H4 P1 H4 2 1 4 P5 H4 P2 H4 2 1 2 P5 H5 P2 H5 2 3 4 P6 H6 P3 H6 3 P4 H6 3 1 4 P4 H7 3 1 2 P4 H8 3 3 4 P5 H8 4 P6 H9 P Position of the ...

Page 13: ...forward or rearward to raise or lower the cutting height range Replace the mounting hardware and reinstall the rear wheel See Figure 11 NOTE Finger tighten the mounting hardware install the rear wheel and then tighten the mounting hardware the rest of the way The adjuster should move forward and rearward without binding Figure 9 1 Lock Pin 1 Figure 10 1 Cutting Height Lever 1 High P6 Low P1 Figure...

Page 14: ...he fuel shutoff valve when storing transporting or servicing the unit Fuel shutoff valve open Fuel shutoff valve closed FILLING THE FUEL TANK To add fuel to fuel tank 1 Put unit in open or well ventilated area 2 Stop engine and allow to cool 3 Clean fuel cap and surrounding area 4 Remove cap IMPORTANT See engine manual for correct type and grade of fuel 5 Fill fuel tank to within 1 4 in 0 63 cm be...

Page 15: ...h hose and allow to dry To Side Discharge 1 Shut off unit 2 Remove grass bag 3 Install Mulchmaster plug Figure 16 4 Remove side discharge cover and keep hardware 5 Attach side discharge deflector to studs on mower Make sure deflector covers discharge opening 6 Secure with cover hardware from step 4 To Mulch 1 Shut off unit 2 Remove grass bag and install side discharge cover See Figure 14 3 Open re...

Page 16: ...ls harder This is the compression stroke Let rope rewind slowly 6 Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to start engine Allow rope to rewind slowly IMPORTANT DO NOT let starter handle snap against bracket 7 Repeat steps 4 and 6 until engine starts If engine does not start see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 23 Shut Off 1 Release wheel drive control and allow unit to stop completely self propelle...

Page 17: ...each use clean unit muffler and engine surfaces of debris oil or fuel spills to ensure proper cooling and prevent fires CHECK 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 17 Check blade mo...

Page 18: ... 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 18 4 Install mower blade on unit 5 Tighten the bolts to a torque of 37 5 50 lbf ft 51 68 N m CAUTION DO NOT sharpen mower blades while on unit An imbalanced mo...

Page 19: ...l new filter and hand tighten securely GENERAL LUBRICATION NOTE 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 NOTE Loose spark plug wire terminals can cause sparking Re...

Page 20: ...drive cable spring from idler arm 5 Remove belt from transmission input pulley and transmission idlers and then push the belt out through the belt channel 6 Put the unit in the service position See SERVICE POSITION on page 20 7 Remove blade and blade adapter from the crank shaft 8 Remove the belt from the engine pulley and then pull the belt through the belt channel See Figure 21 SERVICE AND ADJUS...

Page 21: ...should stop immediately when the wheel drive control is released and the unit should not creep forward when the wheel drive control is disengaged with the engine running The unit s forward speed should increase as the wheel drive control gets closer to the handlebar If the unit creeps decrease traction and speed If the unit does not accelerate smoothly or seems to slip under load increase the trac...

Page 22: ...s Touch up all scratched surfaces to prevent rust Matching touch up paint is available from your Ariens Dealer Do not use abrasives solvents or harsh cleaners Inspection Inspect mower and repair or replace worn or damaged parts to avoid delays when beginning use again Regularly check all hardware and keep fasteners tight Know unit is in safe working condition Grass Bag Wash out grass bag and allow...

Page 23: ...ss is being removed per cutting 2 Grass is too wet 3 Mowing speed is too fast 1 Raise cutting height 2 Allow grass to dry 3 Mow slower Mower does not bag clippings 1 Grass bag is overfilled 2 Mulching plug is installed 1 Empty grass bag and do not allow it to overfill 2 Remove mulching plug Wheel drive does not engage Self Propelled models 1 Wheel drive control not engaged 2 Drive belt out of posi...

Page 24: ...wer running like new Description Part Number Air Filter 21541000 Spark Plug 21540800 Oil Filter 21540900 Blade 01137000 Drive Belt 07200114 ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens Dealer to add these optional accessories 71103500 Mulching Kit 71103700 Leaf Shredder Kit ...

Page 25: ...rent from maximum rpm 3 200 100 3 200 100 Displacement Cu In cc 10 9 179 10 9 179 Cylinder Bore Aluminum Aluminum Engine Oil Type See engine manual See engine manual Crank Case Capacity Oz Liter 20 0 59 20 0 59 Oil System Splash Splash Engine Oil Filter Yes Yes Spark Plug Gap in mm See engine manual See engine manual Fuel Type Unleaded Unleaded Fuel Tank Capacity qt Liter 2 1 2 0 2 1 2 0 Primer Bu...

Page 26: ...labor 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...

Page 27: ...fically 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 warranted to the original purchaser...

Page 28: ...Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com ...

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