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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

The Ariens dealer must register the product 
at the time of purchase. Registering the 
product will help the company process 
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 
or go to www.ariens.com on the internet.

UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT 
PARTS

Use only Ariens replacement parts. 
Replacing any part on this vehicle with 
anything other than an Ariens authorized 
replacement part may adversely affect the 
performance, durability, or safety of this unit 
and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims 
liability for 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 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 lubrication and 

maintenance. Advise customer on 
adjustments. Remind customer to 
change oil in 4 cycle engine crankcase 
after first five (5) hours of operation.

5. Instruct customer on controls and 

operation of unit. Discuss and 
emphasize the Safety Rules. Give 
customer Owner/Operator, Parts, and 
Engine manuals. Advise customer to 
thoroughly read and understand them.

DISCLAIMER

Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, 
make changes to, and add improvements 
upon its products at any time without public 
notice or obligation.The descriptions and 
specifications contained in this manual were 
in effect at printing. Equipment described 
within this manual may be optional. Some 
illustrations may not apply to your unit.

Summary of Contents for 911271

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Page 2: ...Owner Operator Manual Manuel Du Propri taire Utilisateur Model 911271 Pro21 Walk Behind Lawn Mower 01326700 2 10 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRAN AIS...

Page 3: ...NGLAIS Des manuels dans diff 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 p...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...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 6: ...o follow instructions could result in personal 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...

Page 7: ...erate mower barefoot or when wearing open sandals or canvas shoes NEVER wear loose clothes long hair or jewelry that may get caught in rotating parts ALWAYS stand clear of discharge when operating uni...

Page 8: ...Contact your Ariens Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode ONLY use approved fuel containers NO Smoking NO Sparks...

Page 9: ...ling or removing an extension spring Always compress or extend springs slowly Before tipping unit remove fuel and battery if equipped Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truc...

Page 10: ...de of the unit and that the cable routing clips do not crimp or kink the cables at the top of the handlebar See Figure 5 ASSEMBLY CAUTION AVOID INJURY Read and understand the entire Safety section bef...

Page 11: ...cutting height See CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT on page 11 6 Fill fuel tank See FILLING THE FUEL TANK on page 12 7 Connect spark plug wire 8 Check the engine blade control feature Try starting the engin...

Page 12: ...CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 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 INJU...

Page 13: ...delines Clean fresh gasoline A minimum of 87 octane 87 AKI 91 RON High altitude use may require a different octane Consult your engine manual Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol gasohol or up to 15 MTBE me...

Page 14: ...lled fuel MOWER SET UP To Bag 1 Shut off unit 2 Remove Mulchmaster plug Figure 11 3 Install side discharge cover Figure 9 4 Lift rear door 5 Hook grass bag frame on mounting flange 6 Lower rear door I...

Page 15: ...engine on a level surface that is free of debris Manual Start 1 Check each item in the Before Each Use section of the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 15 2 Open fuel shutoff valve 3 For engines with a pri...

Page 16: ...k efficiency Should engine require service contact an Ariens Dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer s service center MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE Some working conditions heavy loads high ambient tem...

Page 17: ...BLADE See Figure 12 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 for nicks and dull cutting edges Sharpen i...

Page 18: ...Pay special attention to blade hardware and all guards shields and safety devices CHECK AIR CLEANER See engine manual for specific information CHANGE ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT Change engine crankcase oil...

Page 19: ...k plug wire terminals can cause sparking Replace terminal if damaged CHECK ENGINE COOLING To prevent overheating air must circulate freely around the cooling fins cylinder head and block Every 100 hou...

Page 20: ...m 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 19 7 Remove the blade from t...

Page 21: ...drive cable spring to the idler arm as shown in Figure 15 and then connect the wheel drive cable to the transmission mount See Figure 17 4 Connect the idler return spring to the idler arm 5 Install t...

Page 22: ...ten lower cable nut to 3 mm below bracket Release z bend bracket 5 Tighten upper cable nut until the adjuster is secure on the bracket There should be a slight amount of slack between the cable bracke...

Page 23: ...er down the handlebar To decrease traction and speed move the cable adjuster up the handlebar 2 Check the adjustment and readjust as needed IMPORTANT NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store...

Page 24: ...el shutoff valve closed 3 Spark plug wire loose or off 4 Engine Blade control cable detached broken or not adjusted properly 1 Check fuel level Fill tank if necessary 2 Open fuel shutoff valve 3 Check...

Page 25: ...ed models on page 17 4 Check wheel drive control cable Adjust or replace as needed See CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL self propelled models on page 16 5 Contact your Dealer 6 Contact your Dealer 7 See WHEE...

Page 26: ...ned RPM May be different from maximum rpm 3 200 100 Displacement Cu In cc 10 9 179 Cylinder Bore Aluminum Engine Oil Type See engine manual Crank Case Capacity Oz Liter 23 6 0 7 Oil System Splash Engi...

Page 27: ...d Lawn Mowers 21 inch walk behind lawn mowers labeled or designated by Ariens as a Professional Commercial prod uct put to any business use agricultural commercial or industrial are warranted to the o...

Page 28: ...requires repair is not covered by this warranty This warranty applies only to products purchased in the United States including Puerto Rico and Canada In all other countries contact place of purchase...

Page 29: ...Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 1072 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com...

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