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EN - 14

TRANSPORT LOCK RELEASE 

LEVER

See Figure

 

14.

Releases deck from transport lock position.

DECK LIFT PEDAL

Raises mower deck to change height-of-cut 
setting.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

Unlocks seat to allow operator to move seat 
forward or backward and then lock in desired 
position.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

See Figure

 

15.

Controls the parking brake. The engine will 
not start with brake in the off position.

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Monitors the interaction of various unit 
features for operator safety. 

STEERING LEVERS

Control the direction and speed of unit. To 
stop unit, return both steering levers to 
neutral.

TRANSAXLE BYPASS LEVERS

Engage and disengage the transaxles so unit 
may be moved with the engine off.

ANTI-SCALP WHEELS

Help prevent the deck from contacting the 
ground and scalping the lawn when passing 
over a high spot.

Figure

 

14

Brake Engaged (On)

Figure

 

15

Brake Released (Off)

Summary of Contents for 991311

Page 1: ...uktionsbog Lea el Manual del operador Käyttäjän käsikirja Manuel de l opérateur Manuale d uso Gebruikershandleiding Brukerhåndbok Instrukcja obsługi Manual do Operador Руководство оператора Návod na obsluhu Instruktionsbok Kullanıcı Kılavuzu Models 991311 Apex 48 SN 035000 991312 Apex 52 SN 035000 ...

Page 2: ...Aufsitz Sichelmäher Havetraktor med roterende knive Tractor cortacésped giratorio Rootor murutraktor Puutarhatraktori Pyörivällä Leikkuuyksiköllä Tondeuse à gazon autoportée rotative Samohodna rotaciona kosilica za travu Trattorino con unità di taglio rotativa Savaeigė žoliapjovė Braucošais rotējošais zāles pļāvējs Rijdende roterende grasmaaier Plentraktor med rotorklipper Samobieżna rotacyjna kos...

Page 3: ...ovědnost za produkt a shodu držitel technického archivu Directeur de la fiabilité et de la conformité des produits détenteur du fichier technique Dyrektor ds odpowiedzialności za produkt i zgodności osoba odpowiedzialna za przechowywanie dokumentacji technicznej Direktor Produkthaftung und Konformität Bevollmächtigte Person zum Zusammenstellen der technischen Unterlagen Tootja vastutuse ja vastavu...

Page 4: ...sport Unit 17 Release transport lock 17 MAINTENANCE 17 Service Position 17 Maintenance Schedule 18 Service Parts 18 Hour Maintenance Meter 18 Check Safety Interlock System 19 Check Parking Brake 19 Check Engine Oil 19 Check Tire Pressure 19 Check Fasteners 20 Lubricate Unit 20 Check Mower Blades 20 Battery Service 21 Check Mower Belts 22 Check Hydraulic System 22 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS 24 Adjust Seat...

Page 5: ...l Number Label MANUALS Before operating or servicing the unit carefully and completely read the manuals provided with the unit They contain safety instructions and important information about unit controls The engine on this unit is covered by a separate manual Refer to the engine manual for engine service recommendations Contact the engine manufacturer for a replacement manual if necessary Your d...

Page 6: ...ining Familiarize yourself and any other operators with all controls and the safe use of the features of this unit If you loan rent or sell this product to others provide them with all manuals If you have any questions please call our customer support line at 920 756 4688 or contact us at www ariens com Do not use this equipment if after reading the Operator s Manual and the on board decals you ha...

Page 7: ...ortant safety information in this manual All messages on your unit must be fully understood and carefully followed Safety decals on the machine are explained below ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals Replacement decal part numbers are found in the parts manual for your machine and may be ordered from your dealer See Figure 2 for safety decal locations Safety Decal Locations A A KEEP HA...

Page 8: ...t hands near moving belts Keep hands away from all rotating or moving parts Keep all guards and shields in place 2 2 Discharge Hazard Discharge Hazard NEVER direct discharge toward people pets or property Thrown objects can cause injury or damage DO NOT operate mower unless all guards are in operating position or bagger is attached Keep children and others away from unit while unit is in operation...

Page 9: ... feet away from discharge chute 4 HOT PARTS DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation ALWAYS allow parts to cool 5 ROTATING PARTS AVOID INJURY Stay clear of rotating parts 6 DANGER DANGER No smoking IMPORTANT DO NOT overfill Fill fuel tank to below bottom of filler neck WARNING Overfilling may cause severe damage to evaporative system NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running hot or unit i...

Page 10: ...e chute or other safety devices in place and functioning properly Check frequently for signs of damage wear or deterioration and replace as needed NEVER tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly NEVER do anything to interfere with the intended function of a safety device or to reduce the protection provided by the safety device Check parking brake operation frequently Adjus...

Page 11: ...s extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope DO NOT mow it Use the parking brake for emergency stops DO Not operate on slopes of more than 15 Do not mow within 1 2 M 4 feet of a drop off Do not mow within 1 2 M 4 feet of a pond or other waterway The primary hazard of slope operation is loss of control and or roll over Mow up and down slopes NEVER across Exercise caution when changing direction on...

Page 12: ...on Frequently inspect the ROPS and the seatbelt for damage Replace a damaged ROPS Do not repair or alter Service Keep machine in good working order Replace worn or damaged parts Use caution when servicing blades Wrap the blade s or wear gloves Replace damaged blades DO NOT repair or alter blade s Disconnect spark plug wire s and the negative battery cable before making any repairs Use only AriensC...

Page 13: ...ut DO NOT discard 4 Secure negative battery cable to negative battery terminal with hardware removed in step 3 5 Return seat to operating position See Figure 3 6 Remove two bolts two nuts one washer and one spacer from each side of discharge chute bracket See Figure 4 ASSEMBLY WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding Figure 3 Figure 4 ...

Page 14: ...ned See Figure 6 9 Reinstall original hardware on each side of discharge chute assembly Install spacer in upper hole and washer in lower hole between mounting brackets See Figure 7 10 Remove two eccentric spacers two round head square neck bolts and two locking nuts from hardware bag Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 1 Washer 2 Spacer 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...djust steering levers See Adjust Steering Levers on page 24 13 Check tire pressures and inflate to recommendation See Check Tire Pressure on page 19 See Specifications on page 39 14 Make sure deck is level See Level and Pitch Mower Deck on page 34 15 Ensure all hardware is tight Figure 8 1 Eccentric Spacer 2 Steering Lever 3 Steering Lever Plate 1 2 3 ...

Page 16: ...eter 12 Height of Cut Adjustment System 13 Transport Lock Release Lever 14 Deck Lift Pedal 15 Seat Adjustment Lever 16 Parking Brake Lever 17 Belt Cover 3 18 Steering Lever 2 19 Discharge Chute 20 Anti Scalp Wheel 6 21 Transaxle Bypass Lever 2 22 Battery Under Seat 23 Fuse Box 24 Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank 2 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 14 12 19 13 16 18 1 15 2 10 21 11 7 9 8 17 20 24 23 22 4 3 5 6 Fig...

Page 17: ...power to mower blades The engine will not start with the PTO knob in the on position HOUR METER Displays the amount of time spent on individual jobs service alerts and recommended service intervals HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM Sets the height of cut WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding Figure 10 Off Start On Figure 11 Choke On Choke Off WARNING AVOID INJ...

Page 18: ...ke The engine will not start with brake in the off position SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Monitors the interaction of various unit features for operator safety STEERING LEVERS Control the direction and speed of unit To stop unit return both steering levers to neutral TRANSAXLE BYPASS LEVERS Engage and disengage the transaxles so unit may be moved with the engine off ANTI SCALP WHEELS Help prevent the de...

Page 19: ...t your Ariens dealer for repair if any of the tests fail 5 Set cutting height See Figure 16 a Push mower lift pedal forward until transport lock engages b Insert adjustment pin through desired setting in height of cut adjustment system c Push mower lift pedal slightly forward release transport lock and slowly release pedal until it contacts adjustment pin and stops START THE ENGINE 1 Push PTO knob...

Page 20: ...rge 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 STOP THE ENGINE 1 Place steering levers in neutral position and rotate outward 2 Engage parking brake 3 Push PTO knob down to off position 4 Set throttle to slow speed 5 Turn ignition key to off position and remove key MOVE UNIT MANUALLY Bypas...

Page 21: ...hedule on page 18 shows the recommended service schedule Your Ariens dealer can provide service and adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency Contact an authorized engine manufacturer s service center for engine service More frequent service may be required due to working conditions heavy loads high ambient temperatures dusty conditions or airborne debris See the maintenance instr...

Page 22: ...hrs Every 50 hrs Every 100 hrs Every 400 hrs Check Safety Interlock System Check Hydraulic System Check Parking Brake Check Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Check Tire Pressure Check Mower Blades Check Battery Clean Battery Check Air Filter Check Fasteners Lubricate Unit Clean Engine Cooling System Check Belts Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter Refer to engine manual for instructions Change after first 7...

Page 23: ...ot parts to cool 5 Bypass transaxles See Move Unit Manually on page 16 6 Push unit forward If unit does not move forward no adjustment is needed If unit moves forward easily adjust the brake lever CHECK ENGINE OIL NOTICE Engine oil level must be maintained at correct level or engine damage may occur Refer to engine manual CHECK TIRE PRESSURE See Specifications on page 39 for recommended tire press...

Page 24: ... to stop and for hot parts to cool 2 Disconnect spark plug wires 3 Remove hardware securing blades to spindles and remove blades Retain all hardware for reinstallation See Figure 22 Sharpen Blades 1 Remove blades Discard blades if More than 1 3 cm 1 2 of metal is removed Air lifts are eroded Blades are bent or broken 2 File or grind an equal amount of material from each cutting edge of the blade u...

Page 25: ...ts 5 Remove battery Remove U1 Battery 1 Place unit in service position See Service Position on page 17 2 Disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable from the battery 3 Loosen hex nut securing right hold down bracket to frame CAUTION Unbalanced blades cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to unit Balance blades before reinstalling on unit NEVER weld or straighten blades Figure...

Page 26: ...use an automatic charger designed for use with your battery NOTICE Always follow information provided on battery by battery manufacturer Contact battery manufacturer for detailed information about charging 1 Remove battery from unit See Remove Battery on page 21 2 Place battery on bench or other well ventilated area 3 Connect positive lead of charger to positive battery terminal 4 Connect negative...

Page 27: ...l 8 Spin filter onto filter housing until it makes contact and then turn filter 3 4 turn to tighten 9 Reinstall filter guard and torque to 7 3 N m 65 lb in DO NOT overtighten 10 Add 15W 50 synthetic motor oil until oil appears at the bottom of the fill port 1892 7 mL 64 fl ounces per transaxle 11 Reinstall the vent fill plug and torque to 20 3 N m 180 lb in 12 Add hydraulic oil to expansion tank u...

Page 28: ...ent lever up to unlock seat 2 Move seat to desired position 3 Release seat adjustment lever to lock seat in place ADJUST STEERING LEVERS Adjust Height The steering lever height may be adjusted for operator comfort See Figure 29 1 Stop engine remove key and wait for moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool 2 Remove steering lever hardware and remove steering lever from lower control arm 3 Pos...

Page 29: ...hardware ADJUST UNIT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT NOTICE Reverse travel can only be adjusted by your Ariens dealer Adjust Tire Pressure 1 Place unit in service position See Service Position on page 17 2 Check tire pressures If needed adjust to recommended pressures See Specifications on page 39 3 Check tracking If unit does not track straight increase tire pressure to the drive wheel of the side it moves tow...

Page 30: ...ue wheel lug nuts to 81 3 N m 122 0 N m 60 lb ft 90 lb ft Adjust Neutral Position If wheel hub has excessive rotation after checking for excessive creep adjust neutral position 1 Loosen the return to neutral screw on the transaxle See Figure 33 2 Slowly turn transaxle control arm in the opposite direction of hub rotation until hub stops See Figure 34 3 Hold the transaxle control arm in position an...

Page 31: ...ll new fuse Replace Relay NOTICE Relays are interchangeable Use only quality replacement parts See Service Parts on page 18 1 Place unit in service position See Service Position on page 17 2 Remove defective relay 3 Determine cause of relay failure and repair condition 4 Install new relay REPLACE MOWER BELTS Remove PTO Belt 1 Place unit in service position See Service Position on page 17 2 Positio...

Page 32: ...40 and Figure 41 1 Install mower drive belt around bottom groove of split pulley at deck center and around bottom groove of right spindle pulley 2 Reinstall idler spring hook around anchor bolt to apply tension to belt CAUTION Use care when re leasing idler spring tension Keep body parts away from idlers when performing this operation 1 Spring 2 Anchor Bolt 3 PTO Belt 4 PTO Belt Idler 1 4 3 2 Figu...

Page 33: ...pindle pulley 3 Align belt with idler pulleys 4 Reinstall idler spring hook around anchor bolt to apply tension to belt IMPORTANT Make sure belt has tension and is aligned in all pulleys See Figure 43 5 Reinstall belt covers and secure with original hardware REPLACE TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT Remove Transaxle Drive Belt 1 Place unit in service position See Service Position on page 17 2 Remove PTO belt f...

Page 34: ...ure 45 4 Remove hardware securing clutch stop bracket to frame and remove bracket NOTICE DO NOT cut cable tie CAUTION Use care when re leasing idler spring tension Keep body parts away from idlers when performing this operation Figure 44 1 Spring 2 Anchor Bolt 3 Transaxle Idler 4 Transaxle Drive Belt 1 2 3 4 Figure 45 ...

Page 35: ...sheave c Around right transaxle sheave 2 Align belt with idler pulley 3 Reinstall idler spring hook onto anchor bolt Make sure belt has tension and is aligned in all pulleys IMPORTANT Make sure belt has tension and is aligned in all pulleys See Figure 47 3 Reinstall clutch stop bracket and secure with original hardware See Figure 48 4 Reinstall PTO belt See Install PTO Belt on page 29 1 Spring 2 I...

Page 36: ...osition on the bracket 4 Secure with original hardware IMPORTANT All anti scalp wheels MUST be set to the same height ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER See Figure 51 1 Place unit in service position See Service Position on page 17 2 Loosen jam nuts on cable adjustment barrel 3 Adjust cable tension To increase lever response loosen the upper jam nut and tighten the lower jam nut until both jam nuts are ti...

Page 37: ...Remove deck from under unit Install Deck 1 Position deck under unit See Figure 55 2 Reinstall drag links to frame with original hardware 3 Secure deck lift links to deck lift brackets with original hardware 4 Reinstall PTO belt See Install PTO Belt on page 29 5 Reconnect lift assist springs to spring pegs 6 Level the deck See Level and Pitch Mower Deck on page 34 Figure 52 1 Lift Assist Spring 2 S...

Page 38: ...the ground and the cutting edge of the middle blade At the rear of the deck measure the distance between the ground and the cutting edge of the left and the right blades If the front measurement is not 3 2 mm 1 8 lower than the rear measurements adjust the blade pitch See Adjust Blade Pitch on page 35 Level Mower Deck See Figure 58 1 Lower the high side of deck a Loosen jam nuts against deck level...

Page 39: ...uality 1 Increase forward pitch a Loosen jam nuts against all deck leveling links b Turn front adjustment bolts counterclockwise to lower deck front c Turn rear adjustment bolts clockwise to raise deck rear d Check adjustment See Check Blade Level and Pitch on page 34 e Tighten jam nuts against deck leveling links 2 Decrease forward pitch a Loosen jam nuts against all deck leveling links b Turn fr...

Page 40: ...gine oil Refer to engine manual Cooling fins are plugged Clean engine Refer to engine manual Engine is faulty Contact your Ariens dealer Unit does not drive The transaxles are bypassed Engage levers See Move Unit Manually on page 16 Transaxle drive belt is faulty Contact your Ariens dealer Transaxles are faulty Contact your Ariens dealer PTO malfunctions Operator presence switch is not engaged Act...

Page 41: ...d is too fast Drive slower when cutting grass Belt tension or condition is poor Replace mower belts See Check Mower Belts on page 22 Cutting height is too low Do not set height of cut too low For very tall grass mow twice Blades do not stop within 5 seconds Clutch brake plates worn Reverse clutch brake plates See Reverse Clutch Brake Plates on page 32 If clutch brake plates have already been rever...

Page 42: ...outdoors for at least 5 minutes to allow stabilizer to reach the carburetor 5 Turn key to off position and remove from ignition 6 Store unit in a cool dry protected area DO NOT store unit outdoors LONG TERM STORAGE 1 Perform short term storage procedures 2 Lubricate as directed in Maintenance Schedule on page 18 3 Touch up all scratched painted surfaces 4 Remove and charge battery as directed in I...

Page 43: ...tarter Electric Battery 12 Volt 12A 190 CCA U1 Replaceable PTO Power Take off Electric PTO Clutch Brake Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity Liter gal 19 3 5 1 Type See Engine Manual Size and Weight Length cm in 200 7 79 Width cm in 160 63 190 5 75 Height cm in 119 4 47 Weight kg lbs 374 2 825 394 6 870 Tires Front Tire Size in 13 x 6 5 6 Rear Tire Size in 22 x 10 12 22 x 10 5 12 Recommended Front Tire Pressur...

Page 44: ...ainty in db A 2 53 2 50 Measured Sound Power Level Lwa in db A 104 Uncertainty in db A 1 19 1 00 Guaranteed Sound Power Level Lwa in db A 105 Vibration Measure m s2 at Operator Hands 1 60 2 23 Uncertainty in m s2 0 80 1 12 Vibration Measure m s2 at Operator Seat 0 62 0 55 Uncertainty in m s2 0 31 0 28 ...

Page 45: ...ere are no extensions to the 90 day warranty Outdoor Power Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Code Product Group Warranty Period AA Serialized Attachments 1 Year CQ Zenith Mowers 2 Years HA Zoom Zoom XL IKON X and IKON XL Mowers 3 Years Residential Use 90 Days Commercial Use HB Apex Mowers 3 Years Residential Use 1 Year Commercial Use HD LM Series Walk Behind Mowers 3 Years Residential Use 90 Day...

Page 46: ... Canada contact the AriensCo dealer for warranty policies that govern within your country Rights may vary from country to country and within any one country Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Exception As required by the California Air Resources Board CARB and the US Environmental Protection Agency EPA the evaporative emissions control system is warranted to the ultimate purchaser and any subs...

Page 47: ...thorized Ariens service representative of the need for warranty service Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner s expense Have the warranty service performed by an authorized Ariens service representative To find an authorized dealer use the dealer locator on our websites or contact us by mail or phone Engine Manufacturer Detail Ariens AX Ariens and Yamaha branded ...

Page 48: ...s 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 failu...

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