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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
THE MANUAL
Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your
manuals. The contents will provide you with an
understanding of safety instructions and controls during
normal operation and maintenance.
All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from
operator standing in operation position and facing the
direction of forward travel.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS
When ordering replacement parts or
making service inquiries, know the Model
and Serial numbers of your unit and
engine.
Numbers are located on the product
registration form in the unit literature
package. They are printed on a serial
number label, located on the frame of
your unit.
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Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of
purchase. Registering the product will help the company
process warranty claims or contact you with the latest
service information. All claims meeting requirements during
the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not
the product registration card is returned. Keep a proof 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 or go to www.ariens.com on the
internet.
UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only Ariens replacement parts. The replacement of any
part on this vehicle with anything other than an Ariens
authorized replacement part may adversely affect the
performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may void
the warranty. Ariens disclaims liability for 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, call
1-920-756-4664 or go to www.ariens.com on the internet.
DISCLAIMER
Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, make changes to,
and add improvements upon its products at any time without
public notice or obligation.The descriptions and
specifications contained in this manual were in effect at
printing. Equipment described within this manual may be
optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your
unit.
DEALER DELIVERY
Dealer should:
1. Check all controls for proper function.
2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it
is functioning properly. (See Check Safety Interlock
System on page 11.)
3. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and
return the card to Ariens.
4. Explain Limited Warranty Policy.
5. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance.
Advise customer on adjustments.
6. Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit.
Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions. Give
customer Owner/Operator, Parts, and Engine
Manuals. Advise customer to thoroughly read and
understand them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Transfer
model & serial
number label
from product
registration
here.
Serial
Number
Label
Figure 1
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