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Owner/Operator Manual

HVZ

00672500A 9/06

Printed in USA

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

Model

915085 - 2350
915087 - 1840

Summary of Contents for 915085

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual HVZ 00672500A 9 06 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Model 915085 2350 915087 1840 ...

Page 2: ...of 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 UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Ariens replacement parts The replacement of any part on this unit with anything other than an Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance durability and ...

Page 3: ...r accidents Operation on all slopes requires extra caution Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive handle with care Disengage attachment stop unit and engine remove key engage parking brake and allow moving parts to stop before leav...

Page 4: ... operating Never direct discharge toward other people Thrown objects can cause injury OL1814 OL1815 OL1801 OL1802 OL1803 Look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children Go up and down slopes not across DO NOT operate on slopes over 10 If machine stops going uphill stop blade and back down slowly Avoid sudden turns Keep safety devices guards shields switches etc in place and work...

Page 5: ...s or alcohol NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their alertness or coordination is impaired Wear adequate safety gear sturdy shoes and protective gloves DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair that may get caught in rotating parts Protect eyes face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit Wear appropriate hearing protection Always wear safety goggles or safety g...

Page 6: ...en or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truck Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged DO NOT transport machine while engine is running ALWAYS tu...

Page 7: ...rating condition Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object or if there is an unusual vibration Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running Mower blades are sharp and can cut you Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them NEVER weld or straighten mower ...

Page 8: ...14 2 Remove eccentric spacers and rotate steering levers to the operating position Reinstall spacers Do not tighten 3 Adjust steering levers see ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS on page 19 Check Engine Oil Level Refer to Engine Manual Check Tire Pressure See SPECIFICATIONS on page 23 Level Mower Deck See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 15 Fill Fuel Tank See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 1...

Page 9: ... Choke Control 3 Ignition Switch 4 PTO Switch 5 Seat 6 Steering Levers 7 Fuel Tank 8 Mower Lift Pedal 9 Mower Deck 10 Discharge Chute 11 Parking Brake CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 4 2 1 3 5 6 7 11 8 10 9 4 3 1 915085 915087 ...

Page 10: ...speed Slow 3 Decreases engine speed Parking Brake Engages 2 and disengages 1 parking brake Power Take Off PTO Switch Engages 2 and disengages 1 mower blades Steering Levers Reverse 1 Pull both steering levers backward Forward 2 Push both steering levers forward Left 3 Pull left steering lever back or push right steering lever forward or a combination of both OPERATION WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and...

Page 11: ... tanks 4 Replace fuel cap STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY Bring steering levers back to neutral set parking brake and turn off engine STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE Starting the Engine NOTE Disengage the PTO engage the parking brake and place the steering levers in neutral prior to starting the engine 1 If the engine is cold move the choke control to the On position If the engine is warm or hot do not ...

Page 12: ...e Do not travel too fast Mow with the engine set at full throttle When mulching only remove 1 3 of grass length per cutting Discharge clippings into areas already cut Vary cutting pattern with each mowing Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside of mower deck Clean after each use MOVING UNIT MANUALLY Disengage 2 transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage 1 transmission bypass levers...

Page 13: ...lades Check for worn or damaged mower blades see SHARPENING MOWER BLADE on page 17 Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Schedule Perform scheduled engine maintenance Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions NOTE To drain the oil use the oil drain petcock 1 supplied with unit not the drain plug that is shown in the Engine Manual 25 Hours or Every Season Check Battery Keep battery and battery te...

Page 14: ... link from mower deck 3 Remove front and rear trunnions from lift arms 4 Slide mower deck out from under unit Install Figure 9 1 Slide mower deck under unit NOTE Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit 2 Install front and rear trunnions on lift arms 3 Install drag link on mower deck 4 Install PTO belt on electric clutch see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 19 5 Level and adjust pitch of...

Page 15: ...blades 3 The pitch of the mower blades from side to side The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground Figure 10 In the lowest cutting position should be 1 1 2 in 1 4 in 3 8 cm 0 64 cm In the highest cutting position should be 4 1 2 in 1 4 in 11 4 cm 0 64 cm Figure 9 1 Rear Trunnion 2 PTO Belt 3 Mower Deck 4 Drag Link 5 Front Trunnion 6 Lift Arms 1 2 3 4 6 6 5 Figure 10 1 Mower Deck 2 Mower Bla...

Page 16: ...itch of the mower deck These measurements are a The distance from the mower blades to the ground b The forward pitch of the mower blades c The pitch of the mower blades from side to side 2 Repeat step 1 as needed until all three measurements are within the tolerances specified REPLACING MOWER BLADE Remove Figure 14 1 Block mower blades to prevent rotation 2 Remove mounting hardware and mower blade...

Page 17: ...ry that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals Battery Removal and Installation Remove Figure 16 1 Tip seat forward see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 14 2 Disconnect negative cable first then positive cable 3 Remove battery hold down bracket and battery from unit Install Figure 16 1 Install battery on the unit with battery hold down bracket 2 Connect positive cable first then...

Page 18: ... DO NOT induce vomiting IMPORTANT DO NOT fast charge Charging 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 instructions 1 Remove battery from unit see Battery Removal and Installation on page 17 2 Place battery in a well ventilated area 3 Connect positive le...

Page 19: ... needs to slow down or the wheel that is turning slower needs to be sped up to allow the unit to travel in a straight line 1 Determine which way the unit turns NOTE The forward travel adjustment bolt adjusts the forward travel of the steering lever The rear travel adjustment bolt adjusts the rearward travel of the steering lever 2 Adjust speed by Turning adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease steer...

Page 20: ...ley and hydrostatic transmission pulleys 2 Connect idler spring 3 Connect electric clutch connector 4 Install PTO belt see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 19 Short Term Storage IMPORTANT NEVER clean unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors Remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Inspect unit for signs of wear or damage Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened Long Ter...

Page 21: ...aulty engine 3 Contact your Ariens Dealer Unit does not move with engine running when using steering levers 1 The transmission bypass lever is engaged 1 Disengage transmission bypass lever see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 12 2 Faulty hydrostatic belt 2 Replace hydrostatic belt see REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 20 3 Faulty transmission 3 Contact your Ariens Dealer PTO or mower blades do not en...

Page 22: ...ce mower blades see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 16 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit running like new Part No Qty Description 51510000 1 Spindle Assembly 01588100 1 Front Wheel 01554800 1 Battery 00391700 1 Muffler Weldment 00480600 1 PTO Clutch 915085 00617400 1 PTO Clutch 915087 07237900 1 PTO Belt 07200107 1 50 Inch Mo...

Page 23: ...ke Off Electric Clutch Brake Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 3 25 12 3 Transmission Hydrostatic Drive Size and Weight Length in cm 70 178 Width in cm 58 147 48 122 Weight lbs kg 540 245 540 236 Height in cm 40 102 Tires Front Tire Size in cm 4 x 11 10 6 X 28 Rear Tire Size in cm 18 x 9 5 x 8 46 x 24 x 20 18 x 8 5 x 8 46 x 24 x 20 Front Tire Pressure psi kPa 46 317 Re...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...nuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts are not covered by this warranty Except as specifically 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 ...

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