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2. Remove deck cover.
3. Turn the idler spring adjusting nut to

relieve tension from the idler spring.

4. Remove belt from deck sheaves and

mower clutch sheave.

5. Install new belt.
6. Tighten the adjusting nut to tension the

belt. Tighten the nut until the idler spring
compresses to 2 in. ± 1/8 in. (5.1cm ±
.32 cm). See Figure 16.

7. Replace deck cover and secure.

48" BELT REPLACEMENT

Deck Belt

1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all

hot parts to cool.

2. Remove deck cover.
3. Turn the deck belt idler spring adjusting

nut to relieve tension from the idler
spring.

4. Remove deck belt from deck sheaves.
5. Install new deck belt.
6. Tighten the adjusting nut to tension the

belt. Tighten the nut until the idler spring
compresses to 2 in. ± 1/8 in. (5.1cm ±
.32 cm). See Figure 17.

7. Replace deck cover.

Mower Drive Belt

NOTE:

Deck belt must be removed before

removing the mower drive belt.

1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all

hot parts to cool.

2. Remove deck cover.
3. Remove deck belt.
4. Turn the mower drive belt idler spring

adjusting nut to relieve tension from the
idler spring (Figure 17).

5. Remove mower drive belt from deck

sheaves and mower clutch sheave.

6. Install new mower drive belt on deck

sheaves and mower clutch sheave.

7. Tighten the adjusting nut to tension the

belt. Tighten the nut until the idler spring
compresses to 2 in. ± 1/8 in. (5.1cm ±
.32 cm). See Figure 17.

8. Replace deck belt.
9. Replace deck cover and secure.

NOTE:

Make sure wing knobs do not

interfere with cutting height adjustments.

MOWER BLADES

NOTE:

If mower is used under sandy soil

conditions, replace blades when air lifts
become eroded through at ends (Figure 18).

Figure 17

1. Mower

Clutch
Sheave

2. Mower Drive

Belt Idler

3. Deck Sheave
4. Mower Drive

Belt Idler
Spring

5. Mower Drive

Belt

6. Deck Belt
7. Deck Belt

Idler Spring

8. Deck Belt

Idler

1. Cutting Edge

2. Air Lift

Erosion

OT0792

Figure 18

DO NOT sharpen to this pattern

Sharpen to this pattern

DISCARD if more than
1/2 in. (1.27 cm)

Summary of Contents for 988811

Page 1: ...Professional Walk Owner Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire Utilisateur Models 988811 APWKA1636S 988812 APWKA1648S ENGLISH 04318700 1 11 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ...

Page 2: ...s com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre 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 operation of unit carefully and completely read your manuals The contents will provide you with an understanding of safety instructions and controls du...

Page 3: ...rty damage personal 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 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...

Page 4: ...d by someone other than original purchaser loaned rented or sold 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 loss of contro...

Page 5: ...m unit while operating OL1801 OL4370 Never direct discharge toward other people Thrown objects can cause injury Keep safety devices guards shields switches etc in place and working Check interlock system per manual before use Never allow operation by untrained persons When parking on a slope always chock or block the wheels Disengage PTO stop unit and engine set parking brake and remove key before...

Page 6: ... restrict the age of the operator The owner user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves other people or property Operate the machine in an open unobstructed area under the direction of an experienced operator Preparation Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job Only use accessories...

Page 7: ...ving the operator s position for any reason including emptying the grasscatchers or unclogging the chute Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs Make necessary repairs before resuming operations Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path Never carry passengers and keep pets an...

Page 8: ...res extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across the face of slope never up and down Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident Tall grass can hide obstacles Do n...

Page 9: ...ctive device such as earplugs Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing Maintenance and Storage Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Disengage drives lower implement lock parking brake stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug for gas engines Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing Clean grass and d...

Page 10: ...ires can occur if a machine is stored before allowing it to cool or if debris is not removed from around the engine and muffler or if stored near combustible materials Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area before and after operating machine especially after mowing or mulching in dry conditions Empty the grasscatcher completely before storing Always shut off fuel when sto...

Page 11: ...ble container rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until the fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Never overfill fuel tank Replace fuel tank cap and tighten securely Replace all fuel container caps securely after use Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive Handle with ca...

Page 12: ...leased See TRACKING ADJUSTMENT on page 22 ASSEMBLY WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding CAUTION Avoid injury Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure Do ...

Page 13: ...Latches 3 Steering Levers 4 Throttle Lever 5 Ignition Switch 6 PTO Switch 7 Operator Presence Controls 8 Fuel Cap 9 Recoil Starter Handle 10 Traction Belt Guard 11 Choke Control CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 1 2 2 3 3 7 7 4 6 5 11 8 9 10 ...

Page 14: ...ard and reverse and stop the unit When held against the handlebar the brakes are engaged Steering Lever Latches The steering lever latches hold the steering levers in the neutral position and keep the brakes applied Ignition Switch Operate the ignition switch with the removable key The switch uses two positions Off 1 and On 2 To start the engine turn the key to On 2 and pull the recoil handle To s...

Page 15: ...d to allow for fuel expansion Pay close attention while filling the fuel tank to ensure that the recommended fuel level inside the tank is not exceeded Use a portable gasoline container with an appropriately sized dispensing spout when filling the tank Do not use a funnel or other device that obstructs the view of the tank filling process 4 Replace fuel cap and tighten 5 ALWAYS clean up spilled fu...

Page 16: ... needed Allow engine to warm and run smoothly before operating unit Shut Off 1 Lock steering levers in neutral 2 Shut off the PTO 3 Move the throttle lever to Slow 4 Put the shift lever in neutral 5 Turn the ignition key Off 6 Allow engine to stop completely TO OPERATE UNIT Operate the unit only in the operator s position directly behind the handlebars To shift unit 1 Stop unit movement by pulling...

Page 17: ...ne hand on the operator presence control and move the shift lever to the neutral position 3 Move the throttle lever to 1 2 speed 4 Turn off PTO switch CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOTE Adjust the cutting height using a combination of the deck mounting location on the deck carrier frame spacers on the front casters and spacers between the mower blades and the deck spindles The desired cutting height m...

Page 18: ...n 1 8 in 3 2mm above the lip of the mower deck IMPORTANT If two or three spacers are removed shorter blade bolts must be used The shorter blade bolts for this application are mounted under the belt cover 9 Replace mower blade and tighten mounting bolt to 120 lbf ft 163 N m 10 Remove supports from deck and mower frame NOTE Store the unused 1 4 blade spacers on hex bolts mounted to the deck Top Moun...

Page 19: ...2 25 5 7 2 1 2 4 2 5 6 35 3 0 2 4 2 0 5 1 0 3 3 3 2 25 5 7 1 2 3 3 2 5 6 35 2 1 3 3 2 75 7 0 3 0 3 3 Cutting Height Chart Deck Bolted to Frame with Bottom Holes Approximate Cutting Height 1 4 Blade Spacers 1 2 Caster Spacers Inches cm Stored Between Spindle and Blade Below Weldment Above Weldment 2 75 7 0 0 3 3 3 3 0 7 62 1 2 3 3 3 25 8 3 2 1 3 3 3 5 8 9 3 0 3 3 3 0 7 62 0 3 4 2 Recommended Range ...

Page 20: ...ransporting a machine on a trailer or on a truck bed at high speeds can result in hood or engine cover raising and possibly coming off machine if not secured Position machine on trailer so hood or engine cover opens from rear of trailer to prevent wind from blowing hood or cover open Secure hood or engine cover with existing machine locks or latches Secure hood or engine cover with tie down straps...

Page 21: ...ged fasteners Check Tire Pressure Check tires for proper inflation excessive wear or damage before each use The correct air pressure is 8 16 psi 55 110 kPa Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Schedule Perform scheduled engine maintenance See engine manual for detailed instructions Every 25 Hours Check All Belts Check all belts for wear or damage If belts slip check for damaged belt tensioner Mower Bl...

Page 22: ...d adjust as needed If unit turns to the left 1 Reduce the air pressure in the right tire 2 Increase the air pressure in the left tire 3 Check for brake binding on left wheel and adjust as needed ADJUST STEERING LEVERS For each lever 1 Turn off the engine remove the key and allow unit to cool 2 Release steering or control levers Figure 9 3 Shift transmission into neutral Operate steering or control...

Page 23: ...unit to cool 2 Release the steering levers 3 Raise the rear of the unit so that the drive wheels are off the ground 4 Disconnect clutch idler pulley spring Figure 11 5 Remove traction belt guard 6 Remove hair pin and trunnion holding steering control rod to wheel clutch weldment 7 While slowly turning the drive wheel work the traction belt off the transmission shaft pulley and drive wheel 8 Instal...

Page 24: ...n shift lever 3 Align the shift lever so it is centered in gear position 2 on the detent plate and is 030 in 8mm from the V Figure 14 NOTE If the shift lever cannot be adjusted to tolerance with the shift lever hardware alone loosen the hardware holding the detent plate to the frame and adjust the detent plate to tolerance 4 Tighten bolts securely NOTE Before starting unit test the shift lever to ...

Page 25: ...oove of the clutch hub and on the transmission sheave 7 Slide idler pulley to the belt to tension it and then tighten the mounting bolt to hold the position Figure 15 8 Reposition clutch stop replace engine bolt and torque both engine bolts to 17 lbf ft 23 N m 9 Reinstall mower drive belt on mower clutch sheave 36 BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Stop engine remove key and wait for all hot parts to cool Figure ...

Page 26: ...remove key and wait for all hot parts to cool 2 Remove deck cover 3 Remove deck belt 4 Turn the mower drive belt idler spring adjusting nut to relieve tension from the idler spring Figure 17 5 Remove mower drive belt from deck sheaves and mower clutch sheave 6 Install new mower drive belt on deck sheaves and mower clutch sheave 7 Tighten the adjusting nut to tension the belt Tighten the nut until ...

Page 27: ...t See Replace Mower Blades on page 27 Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings 1 Turn the engine off Remove the ignition key Remove the ignition wire from the spark plugs 2 Remove mower blade 3 Remove nut flat washer spacer and pulley 4 Remove spindle shaft lower bearing and spacer from spindle housing Discard bearing 5 Remove and discard upper bearing 6 Clean entire assembly 7 Install a new lower bearing...

Page 28: ... spacer bushings and lynch pin 7 Apply grease to lubrication fitting SERVICE ELECTRICAL Replace Fuse IMPORTANT Avoid damage When replacing fuses use only 25 amp fuses or you may damage the circuit The machine is equipped with one 25 amp fuse to protect the charging circuit This fuse is located on the main harness near the engine ground 1 Remove defective fuse from socket 1 1 Grease Fitting 2 Nut 3...

Page 29: ... by adding a quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel Follow the recommended mix ratio found on the fuel stabilizer container To treat the fuel system for storage 1 Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturers s instructions 2 Run engine for at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with poten...

Page 30: ...r vibrations of the unit 1 Loose or missing fasteners 2 Mower blade problem 3 Worn or damaged clutch 1 Check all the fasteners Replace if necessary 2 Check blades for wear or damage See MOWER BLADES on page 26 3 See your Dealer for repairs Unit does not straighten immediately when the steering levers are released 1 Rust on the clutch sliding pin 2 Steering levers out of adjustment 1 Clean heavy ru...

Page 31: ...ctrical Starter Recoil Power Take Off Electric PTO Clutch Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 5 8 22 Transmission Type Peerless 5 Speed Reverse Size and Weight Length in cm 75 6 192 0 70 9 180 0 Width in cm 48 4 122 9 60 8 154 4 Height in cm 41 9 106 4 41 9 106 4 Weight lbs kg 464 210 5 530 240 4 Tires Tire Size in cm 13 x 6 5 4 Ply Rating Tire Pressure psi kPa 8 16 55 1...

Page 32: ...nty Warranty Code Product Group Warranty Period Consumer Use Warranty Period Commercial Use CA Pro Turn Pro Master Compact Pro Pro Stance Pro Ride Pro Walk Mowers Pro Zoom etc 3 Years or 1000 hrs 2 Years or 1000 hrs CB Turf Mowing Equipment CL TRM TVM FP PM 3084 etc 3 Years or 1000 hrs 2 Years or 1000 hrs CC Pro 20 Series Walk Behind Mowers 3 Years 1 Year N A Service replacement Parts 90 Days no l...

Page 33: ... requirements of any other area Warranty service is limited to service within the area originally distributed In countries other than the United States and Canada contact the Ariens Company dealer for warranty policies that govern within your country Rights may vary from country to country and within any one country Disclaimer Ariens Company may from time to time change the design of its products ...

Page 34: ...quired maintenance listed in your Owner s Manual Ariens Company recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off road equipment but Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts As the small off road equipment owner you should however be aware that the Ariens Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system part ...

Page 35: ...rior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens service representative 5 Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 4 above warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens service representatives that are fra...

Page 36: ...this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 1072 920 756 4688 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com ...

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