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CHECK PTO CLUTCH LEVER

The blade must stop within 3 seconds after 
releasing this control lever. If the blade 
continues to run, adjust or repair the control 
components immediately. See 

PTO CLUTCH 

CABLE ADJUSTMENT

 on page 17.

NOTE: 

If the blade makes a scraping sound 

when the PTO lever is released, the blade 
brake is faulty. Contact an Ariens Dealer 
immediately for repair.

CHECK WHEEL DRIVE LEVER

The unit must stop quickly and completely 
when control lever is released. Adjust or 
repair if necessary. See 

Wheel Drive Lever

 

on page 12.

CLEAN UNIT

Before each use, 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 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 FASTENERS

Check all fasteners for proper tightness. Pay 
special attention to blade hardware and all 
guards, shields and safety devices.

CHECK MOWER BLADE

Check blade mounting: blade must be secure 
and bolt torqued to 187 – 253 lb-ft (254 – 
343 N•m).

Check blade for nicks and dull cutting edges. 
Sharpen if necessary.
Check blade for rounded or broken ends, 
thinned metal or other damage. Replace if 
necessary.

Remove Mower Blade

1. Place mower in the Service Position. 

See 

SERVICE POSITION

 on page 17.

2. Block blade to prevent rotation.
3. Remove lock nut, flat washer, blade and 

remaining flat washer from shaft.

Install Mower Blade

NOTE: 

Ensure blade air lift points upward. 

See Figure 11.

1. Replace flat washer, blade, flat washer 

and lock nut on shaft.

2. Torque lock nut to 187 – 253 lbf-ft (254 – 

343 N•m).

3. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Service Performed

Before 

Each Use

25 Hours

50 Hours

100 Hours or 

Annually

Check PTO Clutch Lever

•

Check Wheel Drive Lever

•

Clean Unit

•

Check Engine Oil

•

Check Fasteners

•

Check Mower Blade

•

Check Drive Belts

•

General Lubrication

•

Check Muffler

•

Clean Air Filter

•

Check Engine Cooling

•

Change Engine Oil *
Replace Fuel Filter *
Replace Spark Plug *
* Refer to engine manual for recommended intervals.

CAUTION: 

Mower blades are 

sharp and can cut you. Wrap the 
blades or wear gloves, and use 
extra caution when servicing 
them.

Summary of Contents for 911707

Page 1: ...to 10 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 essence contenant jusqu à 10 d éthanol E10 ou 10 de MTBE éther méthyl tertiobutylique sur cette machine L utilisation d une essence contenant plus de 10 d éthanol E10 ou de 10 de MTBE annulent la gara...

Page 2: ... équipement Les manuels imprimés dans des langues différentes de l anglais sont également disponibles en téléchargement gratuit sur notre site Web http www ariens com THE MANUAL Before using the unit carefully and completely read your manuals The contents will give you an understanding of safety instructions and controls during normal operation and maintenance All reference to left right front or ...

Page 3: ...ng 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 loading or unloading or damage to rear axle may occur Dealer should advise customer of the same Dealer should 1 Check that all assembly and adjustments have been properly completed 2 Fill out Original Purchaser Registration C...

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 throwing objects Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents Operation on all ...

Page 5: ...l engine start up can cause death or serious injury Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area 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 Stay alert for holes rocks rough terrain and hidden hazards Keep away from drop offs ditches or e...

Page 6: ...ing it Keep feet away when starting engine Never leave a running unit unattended Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended ALWAYS shut off engine and disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting or unauthorized use Stop engine if anyone enters the work area NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while engine is running except where specifically recommended Stop...

Page 7: ...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 accessories which have been approved by Ariens and are properly installed Use only accessories or attachments that are designed for your unit and that can be used safely on your terrain Check attachments fr...

Page 8: ...ion controls and component questions ASSEMBLY NOTE The mounting hardware described in the following assembly procedures is factory mounted on the mower in the proper locations Handlebar Installation 1 Remove mower and handlebar from carton 2 Slowly pull out recoil starter rope to create enough slack to allow handlebar to be rotated up and back NOTE Lower ends of handlebar are mounted forward of fu...

Page 9: ...gure 6 NOTE Ensure that control cables are positioned to the rear of outside the support clamp connections 9 Align each support clamp on handlebar with vertical support and connect with hex cap screw and flanged lock nut Tighten to 14 lbf ft 19 N m See Figure 7 10 Tighten flanged locknuts item 3 Figure 6 to 14 lbf ft 19 N m 11 Tighten flanged locknuts installed in step 8 to 7 lbf ft 9 5 N m See Fi...

Page 10: ...bellcrank stud to secure actuation link See Figure 9 4 Remove cable tie on each side of frame to release the wheel drive self propel mechanism 5 Adjust traction fine adjustment knob as shown in Wheel Drive Traction Adjustment on page 19 Figure 7 Tighten lower hardware on both sides 1 Lock Nut 2 Handlebar 3 Support Clamp 4 Bolt 5 Handlebar Support 6 Frame 7 PTO Clutch Cable 1 3 4 5 2 6 7 Figure 8 C...

Page 11: ...ine must not start If engine starts stop engine by disconnecting spark plug wire Bring the unit to your dealer for adjustment or repair 1 PTO Clutch Control Lever 2 PTO Clutch Interlock 3 Recoil Starter Handle 4 Wheel Drive Control Lever 5 Handlebars 6 Engine Throttle Control 7 Air Filter Cover 8 Fuel Tank and Cap 9 Fuel Filter 10 Upper Guard 11 Lower Guard 12 Oil Fill Dipstick 13 Muffler 14 Tract...

Page 12: ... when maneuvering in tight areas or around obstacles NOTE Engine must be running and PTO must be engaged for wheel drive to propel unit Wheel drive speed is preset and cannot be adjusted during mower operation See Wheel Drive Speed Adjustment on page 19 Recoil Starter Handle When pulled recoil starter handle will turn engine over OPERATION WARNING Improper operation can lead to injury Learn what t...

Page 13: ...ude use may require a different octane Consult your engine manual Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol gasohol or up to 10 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether is acceptable Use of any gasoline other than those approved above will void the engine warranty If the pumps are not marked for the content of alcohol or ethers check ethanol and MTBE levels with the fuel supplier Do not modify the fuel system to use...

Page 14: ...ine throttle in Stop position 4 Allow all moving parts to stop before leaving operator s position MOWING TIPS Cut grass when it is dry Keep mower blades sharp Do not set cutting height too low For tall grass mow twice Do not mow too fast Mow with engine at full Fast throttle Discharge clippings into areas already cut Vary cutting pattern with each mowing NOTE To prevent dirt and grass from collect...

Page 15: ...rdware and all guards shields and safety devices CHECK MOWER BLADE Check blade mounting blade must be secure and bolt torqued to 187 253 lb ft 254 343 N m Check blade for nicks and dull cutting edges Sharpen if necessary Check blade for rounded or broken ends thinned metal or other damage Replace if necessary Remove Mower Blade 1 Place mower in the Service Position See SERVICE POSITION on page 17 ...

Page 16: ...l position If either end of mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until blade is balanced See Figure 12 4 Install mower blade on unit See Install Mower Blade on page 15 5 Tighten mounting bolt to a torque of 187 253 lbf ft 254 343 N m CAUTION DO NOT sharpen mower blades while on unit An imbalanced mower blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to unit Check mower blade b...

Page 17: ...el resistant plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely 5 Tip unit up onto left muffler side Make sure unit is secure and will not tip over IMPORTANT After service is complete and unit is upright remove plastic from fuel cap and connect spark plug wire to spark plug PTO CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT 1 Shut off engine 2 Remove lower drive belt guard See Drive Belt Guards on page 18 3 Test the ...

Page 18: ...upper guard covers the wheel drive components To remove a guard 1 Shut off unit 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 3 Unscrew two hex bolts from mounting brackets and remove guard NOTE Each mounting bolt includes a captive flat washer and nyloc 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 T...

Page 19: ... drive lower belt tension See Adjust Wheel Drive Lower Belt Tension on page 20 7 Install drive belt guards Wheel Drive Traction Adjustment The gap between the drive rollers and tires when wheel drive is disengaged determines the amount of contact force when wheel drive is engaged Drive roller to wheel gap should be 1 8 1 4 3 6 mm NOTE A smaller gap between rollers and tires when wheel drive is dis...

Page 20: ...stment bracket bolt holes are threaded 2 Loosen lock nut and bolt attaching each adjustment plate to the adjustment bracket Do not remove hardware Figure 16 1 Wheel Drive Frame 2 Adjustment Link 3 Fine Adjustment Knob 4 Engage Plate 5 Bell Crank 6 Washer 7 Hairpin 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 Figure 17 1 8 1 4 3 6 mm Gap 1 Upper Guard 2 Drive Roller 3 Tire 1 3 2 Figure 18 1 Adjustment Plate 2 Adjustment Bracket ...

Page 21: ...t up to achieve a deflection of 1 8 3 8 3 9 mm Use finger pressure at center of belt span to check for proper deflection 4 Lightly tighten 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 level by measuring the position of both bearing holders on the wheel drive frame The positions should be equal on both s...

Page 22: ...lever If blade continues to run adjust or repair control components immediately See PTO CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT on page 17 BELT REPLACEMENT Wheel Drive Lower Belt Replacement See Figure 21 1 Remove upper and lower drive belt guards See Drive Belt Guards on page 18 NOTE The adjustment bracket bolt holes are threaded 2 Loosen the lock nut and bolt attaching each adjustment plate to the adjustment br...

Page 23: ...check for proper deflection NOTE Measure bolt lengths to ensure they are equal 7 Hold adjustment bolt stationary and tighten flanged nut against adjustment bracket to 26 lbf ft 35 N m 8 Tighten lock nut and bolt attaching each adjustment plate to the adjustment bracket to 23 lbf ft 31 N m 9 Install drive belt guards See Drive Belt Guards on page 18 Figure 21 1 Adjustment Plate 2 Adjustment Bracket...

Page 24: ...belt 8 Install hardware removed in step 4 9 Pull drive roller shaft up to achieve a deflection of 1 8 3 8 3 9 mm Use finger pressure at center of belt span to check for proper deflection 10 Lightly tighten two flanged lock nuts and round head square neck bolts securing each bearing holder to wheel drive frame 11 Check that drive rollers shaft is level by measuring the position of both bearing hold...

Page 25: ...urning the belt tensioning bolt counterclockwise This will back the bolt away from the mower frame 4 Force the motor mount plate forward until belt is slack enough to remove from pulleys NOTE Ensure belt is routed between pulley and belt guides at both the engine and blade spindle pulleys 5 Install new belt See Figure 22 6 Adjust mower blade drive belt See Adjust Mower Blade Drive Belt Tension on ...

Page 26: ...in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate resulting in gum deposits in the system These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses filter and tank 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 IMPORTANT NEVER store ...

Page 27: ... Manual 2 Replace fuel filter Refer to Engine Manual Engine stalls when engaging PTO 1 Mower clogged with grass 1 Clear clippings debris from below mower deck Allow the mower to clear clippings 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 5 Mower blade drive belt too loose 1 Check blade see SERVICE P...

Page 28: ...n Adjust as necessary see BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 20 3 Replace belt see BELT REPLACEMENT on page 22 4 Check wheel drive control linkage Adjust or replace as needed see CHECK WHEEL DRIVE LEVER on page 15 5 Contact your Dealer 6 See WHEEL DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS on page 18 7 Install wheel drive lower belt in correct orientation see Wheel Drive Lower Belt Replacement on page 22 SERVICE PARTS Always...

Page 29: ... RPM May be different from maximum rpm 3 200 100 Displacement Cu In cc 21 344 Cylinder Bore Cast Iron Sleeve Engine Oil Type See engine manual Crank Case Capacity Oz Liter See engine manual Oil System See engine manual Spark Plug Gap See engine manual Fuel Type Unleaded Fuel Tank Capacity qt Liter 2 8 2 7 Primer Bulb N A Choke Integrated in engine throttle Throttle Cable Actuated Air Cleaner Paper...

Page 30: ... 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 extensions to this warranty Warranty Code Product Group Warranty Period Consumer Use Warranty Period Commercial Use CA Pro Turn 100 200 Pro Master Compact Pro Pro Stance Pro Ride Pro Walk Mowers Pro Zoom et...

Page 31: ...t 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 area that the product was originally distributed Differ ent areas may have significantly different legal and design requirements This warranty is limited to the requirements in the area in which the u...

Page 32: ...ranties 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 a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and...

Page 33: ...e 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 a The warranty period begins on the date the small off road equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser b General Evaporative Emissions Warranty Coverage Ariens Company warrants to the ultimate ...

Page 34: ...his 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 Warranty Parts List The following parts are considered emission related components for evaporative emissions Fuel Tank Fuel Cap and Tether Fuel Line Fuel Line Fittings Clamps Pressure Relief Valves Contro...

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Page 36: ...Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 920 756 4688 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com ...

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