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Two-Year Limited Lawn 

and Garden Warranty

This warranty statement applies only to 21-Inch Walk Behind Lawn Mowers, Wide Area 
Walks, AMP Wide Area Walks, Tillers, String Trimmers, Log Splitters, Edgers and Power 
Brushes

Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the 

original purchaser

 that Ariens, Countax and Gravely brand 

consumer products manufactured and sold by Ariens will be free from defects in material and workmanship 
for a period of two years after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer (Ariens brand products), 
Countax dealer (Countax brand products) or Gravely dealer (Gravely brand products) will repair any defect in 
material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and 
exclusions set forth herein. Such repair or replacement will be free of charge (labor and parts) to the original 
purchaser except as noted below.

Two-Year Limited Warranty on AMP™ Series Battery Packs and Subassemblies

The battery pack and/or battery subassemblies on AMP series electric mowers is/are warranted to the 

original purchaser

 for two years from the date of purchase. Ariens will replace, free of charge to the 

original purchaser, any battery pack and/or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material or 
workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. For the next 12 months, Ariens will cover the pro-
rated cost of replacing a battery pack and/or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material or 
workmanship. This warranty does not apply to battery packs or battery subassemblies that fail due to 
accident, neglect, abuse, improper maintenance, improper storage or improper charging procedures.

One-Year Limited Warranty on Professional/Commercial 21-inch Walk-Behind 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 

original pur-

chaser

 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after the date of 

purchase. 

90-Day Limited Warranty on Service Parts and Accessories

Genuine Ariens, Countax or Gravely brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from 
defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized 
Ariens, Countax or Gravely dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, 
except 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 the product is put to personal use around a 
household or residence. If the product is put to any business use, agricultural, commercial, or industrial, then 
the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase. If any product is rented or 
leased, then the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase.

 Exceptions, Limitations, Exclusions

Customer Responsibilities

Register the product immediately at the time of sale.

 If the dealer does not register the product, the 

customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens 
Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.countax.com or www.gravely.com.
To obtain warranty service, the 

original purchaser

 must:

Perform the maintenance and minor adjustments explained in the owner’s manual.

Promptly notify Ariens or an authorized Ariens, Gravely or Countax service representative of the need 
for warranty service.

Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service.

Have the warranty service performed by an authorized Ariens, Gravely or Countax service 
representative.

Summary of Contents for 986101

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Manuel Du Propri taire Utilisateur Model 986101 Edger 986103 Edger Lawn Edger 03818800F 11 10 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRAN AIS...

Page 2: ...our votre quipement Les manuels imprim s dans des langues diff rentes de l anglais sont galement disponibles en t l chargement gratuit sur notre site Web http www ariens com THE MANUAL Before operatio...

Page 3: ...uct without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer it is your responsibility to Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual If you do not understand or have difficulty fol...

Page 4: ...ntrol and tip over 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 w...

Page 5: ...ar and long trousers Thoroughly inspect the surface where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects Replace faulty silencers Before using always vi...

Page 6: ...ear or under rotating parts Always switch off the electric motor and disconnect from main or stop the fuel powered engine before clearing blockages before checking cleaning or working on the blade s a...

Page 7: ...to the cutting depth adjuster with two hairpins Check Engine Oil 1 Fill engine crankcase with oil See engine manual Check Engine Fuel 1 Fill fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL See Check Engine Fuel on page 7...

Page 8: ...tting Angle Adjuster 4 Blade 5 Oil Fill Dipstick 6 Front Wheel Adjuster 7 Oil Drain Plug 8 Engine Shut Off Switch 9 Recoil Starter 10 Fuel Shut Off 11 Rear Wheel Height Adjuster 12 Choke 13 Throttle C...

Page 9: ...Controls how deeply the blade cuts into grass 1 Pull the lever slightly to disengage the lock pin from the bracket and then pull the lever back to raise the cutting head and cut a shallower groove 2...

Page 10: ...e engine or engaging the blades Front Wheel Adjuster Figure 8 Positions the front wheel on the axle to balance the unit when working along curbs or other uneven terrain NOTE Make sure the front wheel...

Page 11: ...fuel shut off valve for transporting servicing or storing the unit 2 Pull the lever up to open the fuel shut off valve for operating the unit Engine Shut Off Switch 1 Set the engine shut off switch to...

Page 12: ...l 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...

Page 13: ...1 Set the rear wheel to the appropriate height and the front wheel to appropriate location on the axle for the job 2 Set the blade angle required for the job 3 Start the engine with the cutting head i...

Page 14: ...ed edge on page 10 and Front Wheel Adjuster on page 10 Check Edger Blade and Mounting Hardware Make sure the blade is free of nicks broken ends thinned metal or other damage Make sure the hardware is...

Page 15: ...hardware 5 Remove the belt from the front cutter pulley and from the engine pulley NOTE The belt is spring loaded Push the cutter head back towards the engine to slacken and remove belt 6 Install a n...

Page 16: ...Storage Follow all instructions under Short Term Storage Store in a clean dry area Drain fuel from fuel tank Refer to Engine Manual for the proper engine storage procedures Touch up all scratched or c...

Page 17: ...Won t Rotate 1 Loose or damaged belt 2 Seized bearings 3 Sliding shaft seized 1 Replace belt 2 Replace blade bearings 3 Lubricate the sliding pivot shaft Wheels Squeak 1 Bushings dry 1 Lubricate the...

Page 18: ...ement in3 cc 10 169 136 Fuel Capacity gal L 90 3 4 71 2 7 Engine Oil oz L 20 0 60 See Engine Manual for Type Blade 9 Blade Cutting Positions 4 Cutting Angle 70 180 degrees Length in cm 44 75 113 7 Wid...

Page 19: ...wn 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 original pur chaser to be free from d...

Page 20: ...es brushes headlights light bulbs knives cutters Any misuse alteration improper assembly improper adjustment neglect or accident which requires repair is not covered by this warranty Disclaimer Ariens...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 920 756 4688 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com...

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