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GB - 35

Wheel drive 
does not 
engage 

1. Wheel drive control not 

engaged.

2. Wheel drive belts tension too 

loose.

3. Wheel drive belt worn or 

damaged.

4. Wheel drive control linkage 

detached or broken.

5. Bearings damaged.
6. Drive seems to slip or speed is 

too slow. Inadequate traction 
on sloped terrain.

7. Wheel drive rollers run in 

reverse.

1. Engage wheel drive control.

2. Check wheel drive belts 

tension. Adjust as necessary 
(see 

BELT TENSION 

ADJUSTMENT

 on page 27).

3. Replace belt. (see 

BELT 

REPLACEMENT

 on 

page 30)

4. Check wheel drive control 

linkage. Adjust or replace as 
needed. See 

CHECK 

WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL 
The unit must stop quickly 
and completely when the 
control is released. Adjust or 
repair if necessary. See 
WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL 
ADJUSTMENT on page 32.

 

on page 19.

5. Contact your Dealer.
6. See 

Wheel Drive Speed 

Adjustment

 on page 24.

See 

Wheel Drive Traction 

Adjustment

 on page 25.

7. Install wheel drive lower belt 

in correct orientation. See 

Wheel Drive Lower Belt 
Replacement

 on page 30.

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION 

SERVICE PARTS

Always use genuine Ariens parts to keep 
your mower running like new. 

Description

Part Number

Air Filter

21535600

Pre-Cleaner, 
Air Filter

04278300

Spark Plug

04278500

Oil Filter

04278400

Blade

04159600

Wheel Drive 
Upper Belt

07200538

Wheel Drive 
Lower Belt

07206000

Mower Blade 
Drive Belt

07200537

ACCESSORIES

See your authorized Ariens Dealer to add 
these optional accessories. 

71106800

Mulching Kit, 24"

71106900

Front Swivel Wheel Kit

71107000

High-Traction Rear Tire Kit

Summary of Contents for 911703

Page 1: ...MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 or 10 MTBE will void the product warranty Il est possible d utiliser de l essen...

Page 2: ...ntes 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 manuels...

Page 3: ...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 CAUTION DO NOT drop machine when loa...

Page 4: ...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 throwin...

Page 5: ...esponsibility to explain it to them Only the user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves other people or property Do not allow operation of machine by untrain...

Page 6: ...ng 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 safet...

Page 7: ...servicing adjusting or repairing unit Avoid Electric Shock DO NOT disconnect wire from spark plug while engine is running Keep equipment in good condition Maintain or replace safety and instruction la...

Page 8: ...or container opening at all times until 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 wh...

Page 9: ...Install flanged lock nuts on studs Do not tighten fully 6 Install round head square neck bolts through upper holes in frame and handlebar and secure loosely with flanged lock nuts See Figure 5 7 Slide...

Page 10: ...ure 7 NOTE The OPC lever Figure 15 Item 1 is mounted on the left hand end of the handlebar The OPC cable is routed down the right side of the handlebar to the front of the engine 1 Connect OPC cable e...

Page 11: ...all the way forward down to the FAST position 8 Push engine throttle lever fully forward until against its stop The throttle lever may also be positioned against its stop by pulling the throttle cabl...

Page 12: ...g recoil rope extended See Figure 11 2 Position recoil rope in upper half of guide and then rotate lower half back to close guide capturing rope See Figure 10 NOTE Ensure mounting cap screw is properl...

Page 13: ...k and install round head square neck bolt and flanged lock nut See Figure 14 7 Tighten chute mounting hardware installed in steps 5 and 6 Wheel Drive Adjustment 1 Adjust fine adjustment knobs Figure 2...

Page 14: ...heel Drive Control Handlebars 4 Engine Throttle Control 5 Air Filter 6 Fuel Tank and Cap 7 Upper Wheel Drive Guard 8 Discharge Chute 9 Lower Guard 10 Fixed Front Wheels Standard 11 Oil Fill Dipstick 1...

Page 15: ...ge when this lever is released This lever allows for quick engagement and disengagement of wheel drive when maneuvering in tight areas or around obstacles NOTE Engine must be running for wheel drive t...

Page 16: ...t the handlebar grasp starter handle and pull rope slowly until it pulls harder This is the compression stroke 5 Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to start engine Allow rope to rewind sl...

Page 17: ...old rear axle bolt stationary with a wrench while removing inner nut See Figure 18 8 Move each rear wheel axle bolt to desired height of cut hole 9 Install inner nut on axle bolt so flange of nut is a...

Page 18: ...lowering wheels in the four available mounting holes in each wheel support Place wheels in upper holes for a lower cut and lower holes for higher cut NOTE Height of cut holes are spaced approximately...

Page 19: ...age 32 CLEAN UNIT Before each use clean unit use a brush to clean recoil guard all control linkage and muffler guard of debris See engine manual for instructions Clean oil grease or fuel spills to pre...

Page 20: ...e air lift points upward See Figure 20 1 Replace blade flat washer and lock nut on shaft 2 Torque lock nut to 187 253 lb ft 254 343 N m 3 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug Sharpening Mower Blades...

Page 21: ...eel drive shaft through grease fitting every to 16 hours of operation Lightly oil all other moving parts every 25 hours of operation Wipe off excess oil to avoid accumulation of dirt and debris CLEAN...

Page 22: ...Tip mower back down onto its wheels 8 Add engine oil Refer to Engine Manual for instructions and proper oil type 9 Install oil fill cap 10 Remove plastic from fuel cap and connect spark plug wire to...

Page 23: ...yloc nut The captive nut prevents the bolt from separating from the guard The mounting bolt secures to a weldnut on the back of each mounting bracket To install a guard 1 Position guard on mower and s...

Page 24: ...ey 4 To change wheel drive speed Rotate the pulley outer half clockwise moving it inward This causes the belt to ride higher in pulley decreasing wheel drive speed Rotate the pulley outer half counter...

Page 25: ...E A series of holes in the engage plate allow traction adjustments to correspond to rear wheel height cutting height settings 1 Remove both the upper and lower guards See WHEEL DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS Drive...

Page 26: ...GB 26 Figure 26 Hairpin Washer Fine Adjustment Knob Bell Crank Wheel Drive Frame See Figure 27 Engage Plate Adjustment Link...

Page 27: ...ck on wheel drive assembly as lower belt tension is adjusted NOTE The adjustment bracket bolt holes are threaded 3 Loosen flanged nut on each adjustment hex bolt away from adjustment bracket 4 Turn bo...

Page 28: ...aft up to tension upper belt to flex 1 4 1 8 6mm 3mm 4 Snug two flanged lock nuts and round head square neck bolts securing each bearing holder to wheel drive frame 5 Check that drive rollers shaft is...

Page 29: ...against the mower frame the engine mount plate is forced back increasing belt tension See Figure 31 4 Tension belt to get a maximum of 80 lbs of tension This correlates to approximately 0 250 6 35mm...

Page 30: ...t is installed backwards it will drive the variable speed VS pulley in reverse The drive rollers shaft will then also be driven in reverse If driven in reverse the drive roller detents will be heard t...

Page 31: ...round head square neck bolts and flanged lock nuts to secure left side bearing holder to wheel drive frame NOTE Use the pressure of one finger at the center of the belt span to check for proper flex...

Page 32: ...0 250 6 35mm flex in belt Use the pressure of one finger at the center of the belt span to check for proper flex See Figures 32 and 33 8 Tighten the four flanged lock nuts on the round head square ne...

Page 33: ...e remove all fuel from tank and carburetor run dry Refer to Engine Manual Fuel System Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate resulting in deposits...

Page 34: ...before shutting off engine Cut is poor 1 Worn blade 2 Too much grass is being removed per cutting 3 Grass is too wet 4 Mowing speed is too fast 1 Check blade see SERVICE POSITION on page 20 2 Raise cu...

Page 35: ...ntrol is released Adjust or repair if necessary See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT on page 32 on page 19 5 Contact your Dealer 6 See Wheel Drive Speed Adjustment on page 24 See Wheel Drive Traction Ad...

Page 36: ...ay be different from maximum rpm 3 200 100 Displacement Cu In cc 12 190 Cylinder Bore Cast Iron Sleeve Engine Oil Type See engine manual Crank Case Capacity Oz Liter 20 0 59 Oil System Full Pressure E...

Page 37: ...exclusions set forth herein Such repair or replacement will be free of charge labor and parts to the original purchaser except as noted below Special Extensions The chart below details special extensi...

Page 38: ...neglect or accident which requires repair is not covered by this warranty Use of gasoline blends exceeding 10 ethanol voids any and all warranties Products are designed to the specifications in the a...

Page 39: ...anties subject to Subsection 102 1 of the Australian Consumer Law Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded by the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for...

Page 40: ...amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage you should contact Ariens Company Technical Service Center at 1 920 756 2141 DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS...

Page 41: ...is article The manufacturer issuing the warranty will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add on or modified part Evaporative Emission Warra...

Page 42: ...Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 4688 www ariens com...

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