Owner/Operator Manual
Models
911403 – WAW 1034
911407 – WAW 1034 CARB
Wide Area Walk Mower
01254000B 4/08
Printed in USA
ENGLISH
Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Models 911403 WAW 1034 911407 WAW 1034 CARB Wide Area Walk Mower 01254000B 4 08 Printed in USA ENGLISH...
Page 2: ...s 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 pour votre quipeme...
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: ...ile operating Never direct discharge toward other people Thrown objects can cause injury OL1801 OL4370 OL0910 Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or entire bagger is attached...
Page 6: ...ea to understand work area your unit all safety decals Clear work area of stones sticks wire and foreign objects which might be picked up and thrown Tall grass can hide obstacles Know the work area St...
Page 7: ...ols How to STOP in an emergency DO NOT attempt to start your engine until you know what the controls do and how they work DO NOT tilt mower when starting it Keep feet away when starting engine DO NOT...
Page 8: ...l fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Check fuel supply before starting engine DO NOT fill gasoline tank indoors when engine is running or while engine is hot Allow engine to cool...
Page 9: ...ure ALWAYS clean unit before extended storage See engine manual for proper storage DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel in the fuel tank where any ignition sources are present Use only access...
Page 10: ...of operation belt wear may require the pto clutch cable and the drive control cables to be adjusted See Forward Reverse Drive Controls on page 18 and Wheel Drive Belts on page 18 IMPORTANT Do not oper...
Page 11: ...ive Control 5 Handlebars 6 Fuel Tank and Cap 7 Height Adjustment Spacers 8 Muffler 9 Oil Fill Dipstick 10 Air Filter 11 Fuel Filter 12 Belt Cover 13 Ignition Key 14 Safety Switch 15 Throttle Choke Con...
Page 12: ...the caster arm raises the deck and increases the cutting height To change cutting height remove the lock pin from the top of the caster fork Support and raise the deck slightly turn the cutting height...
Page 13: ...rward Hold the parking brake lever against the handlebar and slowly squeeze and hold the forward drive control Hold the forward drive control against the handlebar for fastest speed To stop Release fo...
Page 14: ...rface that is free of debris Electric Start 1 Check each item under Before Each Use in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 15 2 Place throttle control in the choke position Once the engine has started pl...
Page 15: ...e 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 8 Check blade mounting blade must be sec...
Page 16: ...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 Th...
Page 17: ...der tension 2 Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster under the dash panel 3 Turn the adjuster body to tighten or loosen the clutch cable NOTE There must be some slack in the clutch cable with the c...
Page 18: ...late See Figure 13 5 Remove the forward drive belt from the engine pulley and remove it from the unit 6 Remove the reverse drive belt from the engine pulley and remove it from the unit 7 Route the new...
Page 19: ...e bolt holding the engine pulley to the crankshaft and slide the pulley down until the pto belt can be removed from the pulley 6 Install the new belt on the engine pulley and on the deck pulleys 7 Pus...
Page 20: ...THE BATTERY NOTE Unit comes equipped with a maintenance free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals Battery Removal and Installation Remove Figure 16 1 Remove the...
Page 21: ...rging at a higher rate will damage or destroy battery IMPORTANT ALWAYS follow information provided on battery and battery charger Contact battery and battery charger manufacturers for detailed instruc...
Page 22: ...nk Prevent 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...
Page 23: ...wet grass 4 Cutting too low 5 PTO belt is slipping 1 Clean the deck cutting chamber 2 Sharpen or replace blades 3 Wait for grass to dry 4 Raise cutting height and cut grass in two or more passes 5 Adj...
Page 24: ...M May be different from maximum rpm 3400 100 Displacement Cu In cc 21 344 Cylinder Bore Aluminum Engine Oil Type 5W 30 Synthetic see engine manual for operating ranges Crank Case Capacity Oz Liter 44...
Page 25: ...cept 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 warranties herein applies only if...
Page 26: ...s 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 designs we...
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