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EN - 31

4. Prepare fuel system for storage.

NOTICE: 

Ariens recommends using a quality 

fuel stabilizer in all fuel. Gasoline left in the 
fuel system without a stabilizer, even for short 
periods of time, deteriorates and leaves 
gummy deposits in the system that may 
damage the carburetor and fuel hoses, filter 
and tank. For the best effectiveness, add 
stabilizer to all fuel containers whenever 
purchasing fuel. Add the stabilizer to the 
container before adding fuel.

a. Add Ariens fuel stabilizer (see 

Service 

Parts

 on page 18) or equivalent 

according to manufacturer's 
instructions to the fuel tank and any 
fuel containers with remaining fuel.

b. Run engine outdoors for at least 

5 minutes to allow stabilizer to reach 
the carburetor.

LONG-TERM STORAGE

1. Perform short-term storage procedures.

2. Lubricate as directed in 

Maintenance

 on 

page 18.

3. Touch-up all scratched painted surfaces.

4. Remove and charge battery as directed 

in 

Charge Battery

 on page 23. Store 

battery in a cool, dry, protected area.

5. Store unit in a cool, dry, protected area. 

Do not store unit outdoors.

START-OF-SEASON 
PREPARATION

1. Before adding fuel for the first time after 

long-term storage, add fresh, stabilizer-
treated fuel to fuel tank and any fuel 
containers with remaining fuel.

2. Charge and install the battery.

See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of 
compatible accessories and attachments for 
your unit.

ACCESSORIES

Description

Part No.

Mulch Kit – 42"

71513900

Mulch Kit – 52"

71514000

Headlight Kit

71514100

Bagger Kit

81504300

Summary of Contents for IKON X 42

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur IKON X 04814400B 6 15 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRANÇAIS E10 Models 915175 IKON X 42 SN 000101 915177 IKON X 52 SN 000101 915179 IKON X 42 CARB SN 000101 ...

Page 2: ...ass Levers 16 Anti scalp Wheels 16 OPERATION 16 Emergency Stopping 16 Before Operating Unit 16 Start the Engine 17 Operate Unit 17 Stop the Engine 17 Move Unit Manually 18 Transport Unit 18 MAINTENANCE 18 Maintenance Schedule 18 Service Parts 18 Hour Meter 19 Check Safety Interlock System 19 Check Parking Brake 19 Check Engine Oil 19 Check Tire Pressure 19 Check Carbon Canister Filter 19 Check Fas...

Page 3: ...e 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 It is your responsibility to read ...

Page 4: ... Indicates general reference information worthy of special attention SAFETY DECALS The safety decals on your machine are visual reminders of the important 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...

Page 5: ...ng position Thrown objects can cause injury or damage DO NOT operate mower unless all guards are in operating position or bagger is attached 2 DANGER Discharge Hazard NEVER direct discharge toward people pets or property Thrown objects can cause injury or damage Amputation Hazard NEVER stick hands or feet under deck or shielded areas Shut off engine remove key and read manual before servicing or m...

Page 6: ...otating or moving parts Keep all guards and shields in place 3 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 3 3 Tipping Hazard Avoid tipping hazard DO NOT operate on slopes over 15 DO NOT operate on slopes over 15 3 4 Service ...

Page 7: ...R ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from discharge chute 5 HOT PARTS DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation ALWAYS allow parts to cool 6 ROTATING PARTS AVOID INJURY Stay clear of rotating parts 7 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 i...

Page 8: ...selves and others from serious injury Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity NEVER assume that children will remain where you last saw them Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children NEVER carry chil...

Page 9: ... hands and feet away from all pinch points Avoid slippery surfaces ALWAYS be sure of your footing NEVER carry passengers NEVER direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blade s when crossing gravel surfaces NEVER engage PTO when attachment including mower blades is not in use ALWAYS turn...

Page 10: ...s ALWAYS set parking brake Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop or shift while on a slope DO NOT mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or if the edge caves in DO NOT bypass transmission or allow transmission to free wheel when on a slope Fuel To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in hand...

Page 11: ...attery fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact with skin eyes or clothing can cause severe chemical burns No flames No sparks No smoking near battery ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near battery Use insulated tools ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of Califo...

Page 12: ...LWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when transporting unit Storage NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where any ignition sources are present Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing For extended storage close fuel shut off valve and clean un...

Page 13: ...s from plastic bag in the shipping container 2 Place steering lever in desired height setting Use upper and middle holes for highest lever position Use middle and lower holes for lowest lever position 3 Secure lever to upper control arm with hardware from step 1 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for other steering lever 5 Align levers side to side See Adjust Steering Lever Reach on page 27 6 Fully tighten hardwa...

Page 14: ...RATOR PRESENCE CABLE See Figure 6 1 Insert cable clip into top hole on battery tray 2 Tip seat to upright position INSTALL ARM RESTS IF NEEDED See Figure 7 1 Remove one bolt nut and washer from each arm rest 2 Position arm rests over arm rest mounts and align holes 3 Secure arm rests to seat with hardware removed in step 1 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 1 Arm Rest 2 Arm Rest Mount 3 Hex Bolt 4 Hex Nut...

Page 15: ...are neck bolts and four 3 8 16 flange nuts from plastic bag in the shipping container 2 Position trailer hitch over frame as shown in Figure 9 3 Align holes in frame with holes in trailer hitch and secure with hardware from step 1 PREPARE UNIT FOR OPERATION 1 Connect battery See Install Battery on page 22 2 Adjust seat to a comfortable position See Adjust Seat on page 26 Figure 8 1 Deck Lift Pedal...

Page 16: ... off PTO Knob 10 Hour Meter 11 Height of Cut Dial 12 Deck Lift Pedal 13 Seat Adjustment Lever 14 Parking Brake Lever 15 Belt Guard 2 16 Mower Deck 17 Steering Lever 18 Towing Trailer Hitch 19 Discharge Chute 20 Anti Scalp Wheel 2 21 Transaxle Bypass Lever 2 22 Battery Under Seat CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 10 3 19 16 12 22 5 20 7 10 3 8 4 11 6 18 21 14 15 17 2 1 13 ...

Page 17: ... intervals HEIGHT OF CUT DIAL Sets the mower height of cut DECK LIFT PEDAL Raises or lowers mower deck 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 WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand the entire Safety ...

Page 18: ...ded IMPORTANT Use fresh unleaded fuel with an octane rating of at least 87 DO NOT use E85 blended fuels the engine is not E20 E30 E85 compatible The maximum recommended ethanol content is 10 2 Check engine oil level and add oil if needed Refer to engine manual 3 Check condition of air cleaner Refer to engine manual 4 Check function of the Safety Interlock System by performing the tests below Conta...

Page 19: ...ius slowly reverse inside wheel while moving outside wheel slowly forward For Best Mowing Results Cut grass when it is dry Keep mower blades sharp Keep mower deck properly leveled Adjust anti scalp rollers to prevent scalping Do not set height of cut too low For very tall grass mow twice Do not travel too fast Mow with the engine set at full throttle When mulching only remove 1 3 of grass length p...

Page 20: ...aler to purchase service parts for your unit MAINTENANCE WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding Figure 17 Rear Position Front Position Service Performed Each Use Every 25 hrs Every 50 hrs Every 100 hrs Check Safety Interlock System Check Parking Brake Check Engine Oil Change Engine Oil Check Tire Pressure Check Mower Blades Check Battery Clean Battery Check C...

Page 21: ...et both transaxle bypass levers in the rear position See Move Unit Manually on page 18 6 Push unit forward If unit does not move forward no further action is needed If unit easily moves forward adjust the brake lever See Adjust Parking Brake Lever on page 27 CHECK ENGINE OIL NOTICE Engine oil level must be maintained at correct level or engine damage may occur Refer to engine manual CHECK TIRE PRE...

Page 22: ...ce 2 Move steering levers to neutral position 3 Set parking brake 4 Stop engine and wait for moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool 5 Disconnect spark plug wires from engine NOTICE Reconnect spark plug wires after maintenance CHECK MOWER BLADES Check blades for wear Replace or sharpen as needed Remove Blades See Figure 22 1 Remove hardware securing blades to spindles and remove blades Reta...

Page 23: ...tall blades washers and nuts on spindles See Figure 22 2 Torque bolts to 136 163 N m 100 120 lbf ft CHECK BATTERY CAUTION DO NOT sharpen blades while attached to unit Figure 22 1 Spindle 2 Mower Blade 3 Washer 4 Nut 1 3 4 2 CAUTION Unbalanced blades cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to unit Balance blades before reinstalling on unit NEVER weld or straighten blades WARNING Battery posts...

Page 24: ...with two hex nuts 5 Connect positive cable to positive battery terminal and then the negative cable to negative battery terminal 6 Return seat to operating position Install U1 Battery See Figure 26 1 Remove hex nut from L bracket and remove L bracket Retain all parts for reinstallation See Figure 27 2 Install U1 battery into battery tray 3 Insert lower hole in battery hold down bracket over the 1 ...

Page 25: ...he battery ONLY use an automatic charger designed for use with your battery IMPORTANT Always follow information provided on battery by battery manufacturer Contact battery manufacturer for detailed information about charging IMPORTANT Ariens does not recommend jump starting your unit Jump starting can damage engine and system components Refer to engine manual for detailed information 1 Remove batt...

Page 26: ...nstall deck drive belt See Figure 30 NOTICE Belt will not have tension until routed around drive pulley and idler arm is reinstalled 2 Reinstall idler arm and belt fingers See Figure 29 3 Reinstall belt covers and secure each with three self tapping screws removed earlier 4 Reinstall mower deck See Install Deck on page 29 IMPORTANT Make sure belt has tension and remains aligned after installation ...

Page 27: ...igure 33 2 Reconnect clutch wire 3 Reinstall clutch stop bracket and secure with two self tapping screws removed earlier 4 Rotate heat shield into position and secure to unit with self tapping screw removed earlier 5 Reconnect idler arm spring to eye bolt and secure bolt to unit with nut Tighten until the nut is 6 1 cm 2 4 from the threaded end of the eyebolt See Figure 31 6 Reinstall deck drive b...

Page 28: ...tion Use middle and lower holes for lowest lever position 3 Reinstall hardware in upper control arm 4 Align levers side to side See Adjust Steering Lever Reach on page 27 5 Fully tighten hardware See Figure 36 6 Loosen nut on hex bolt supporting eccentric spacer 7 Rotate eccentric spacer around hex bolt until levers are at the same height 8 Tighten nut ADJUSTMENTS WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and und...

Page 29: ... Adjust Steering Levers See Figure 38 If adjusting tire pressure did not correct tracking problem 1 Loosen jam nut on adjustment bolt of steering lever that needs adjustment 2 Adjust drive wheel speed Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise to increase steering lever travel and drive wheel speed Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease steering lever travel and drive wheel speed 3 Tighten jam nut ...

Page 30: ...4 Disconnect idler spring from spring bracket to release belt tension 5 Remove deck drive belt from rear drive pulley 6 Remove one hairpin from drag link to disconnect drag link from mower deck bracket Retain all parts for reinstallation See Figure 41 7 Repeat step 6 on other side Figure 39 1 2 1 Upper Jam Nut 2 Lower Jam Nut Figure 40 1 Self tapping Screws 2 Belt Cover 3 Idler Spring 4 Spring Bra...

Page 31: ...ge nut 6 Repeat steps 2 5 for the three remaining deck lift levers 7 Reinstall drag link through mower deck bracket and secure with hairpin removed earlier See Figure 41 8 Repeat step 7 on other side 9 Secure drive belt around drive pulley 10 Secure idler spring to spring bracket so drive belt has tension 11 Reinstall belt cover and secure with three self tapping screws removed earlier See Figure ...

Page 32: ...Pitch Pitch is the difference in blade height from front to back IMPORTANT Level the mower deck before setting blade pitch 1 Set deck to highest cutting height 2 Position mower blades so blade ends point front to back 3 On both sides of the unit measure the distance to the ground at the front and rear tip of the blade See Figure 46 If the front tip of the blade is 635 cm 1 4 lower than the rear no...

Page 33: ... outdoors for at least 5 minutes to allow stabilizer to reach the carburetor LONG TERM STORAGE 1 Perform short term storage procedures 2 Lubricate as directed in Maintenance on page 18 3 Touch up all scratched painted surfaces 4 Remove and charge battery as directed in Charge Battery on page 23 Store battery in a cool dry protected area 5 Store unit in a cool dry protected area Do not store unit o...

Page 34: ...fer 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 18 Ground drive belt is faulty Contact your Ariens dealer Transaxles are faulty Contact your Ariens dealer PTO malfunctions Operator presence switch is not engaged Activate switch b...

Page 35: ...are dull or faulty Sharpen or replace mower blades See Sharpen Blades on page 21 Mowing speed is too fast Drive slower when cutting grass Belt tension or condition is poor Replace deck drive belt See Check Mower Belts on page 24 Cutting height is too low Do not set height of cut too low For very tall grass mow twice TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction ...

Page 36: ...lectric Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity Liter gal 10 5 2 8 Size and Weight Length cm in 196 9 77 5 Width cm in 137 7 54 2 161 0 63 4 137 7 54 2 Weight kg lbs 258 5 570 0 279 0 615 0 258 5 570 0 Height cm in 103 9 40 9 Tires Front Tire Size cm in 27 9 x 10 2 11 x 4 5 Rear Tire Size cm in 45 7 x 21 6 18 x 8 5 Recommended Front Tire Pressure kPa psi 317 2 42 0 Recommended Rear Tire Pressure kPa psi 68 5 10 0...

Page 37: ... Ariens Company or register the unit online at www ariens com www gravely com www countax com To obtain warranty service the original purchaser must Perform the maintenance and 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 Warranty Code Product Group Warranty Period Consumer Use ...

Page 38: ...ured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES Ariens Company s liability under this warranty and under any implied warranty that may exist is limited to repair of any defect in workmanship and repair or replacement of any defective part Ariens Company shall not be liable for incidental special or consequentia...

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