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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

The 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. 

UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only EverRide replacement parts. The replacement of 
any part on this vehicle with anything other than an EverRide 
authorized replacement part may adversely affect the 
performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may void 
the warranty. EverRide 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 EverRide Dealer, 
go to www.EverRide.com on the internet.

DISCLAIMER

EverRide 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 EverRide.

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.

SAFETY ALERTS

Look for these symbols to point out important 
safety precautions. They mean:

Attention! 

Personal Safety Is Involved!

Become Alert! 

Obey The Message!

The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are 
used on decals and in this manual.

Read and understand all safety messages.

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-control 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 where you 
last saw them.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and the 
vapors are explosive, handle with care.

Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine, 
remove key, engage parking brake, and allow 
moving parts to stop before leaving 
operator’s position.

DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS 
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT 
in death or serious injury.

WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS 
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD 
RESULT in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS 
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in 
minor or moderate injury. It may also be 
used to alert against unsafe practices.

Summary of Contents for 988410

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Manuel Du Propri taire Utilisateur Models 988410 EGWKA1332S 988411 EGWKA1336S 988412 EGWKA1548S WASP 03823902 1 09 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRAN AIS...

Page 2: ...us chez votre revendeur ou allez sur le site www ariens com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre quipement Les manuels imprim s dans des langues diff rentes de l anglais sont gal...

Page 3: ...chaser Registration Card and return the card to EverRide 4 Explain Limited Warranty Policy 5 Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance Advise customer on adjustments 6 Instruct customer on contr...

Page 4: ...Decal locations 1 Danger To avoid serious injury or death 2 Danger Rotating Blades Figure 2 4 3 1 OG1491 2 Read the operator s manual Keep children and others away from unit while operating Never dir...

Page 5: ...n good light keeping away from holes and hidden hazards Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine Only start engine from the operator s position Be sure of...

Page 6: ...tained in good working order by the operator Checking Mowing Area Clear mowing area of objects that might be thrown Keep people and pets out of mowing area Low hanging branches and similar obstacles c...

Page 7: ...or the job While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs Loud no...

Page 8: ...mulching in dry conditions Empty the grasscatcher completely before storing Always shut off fuel when storing or transporting machine if the machine has a fuel shutoff Do not store machine near an op...

Page 9: ...ycle or get rid of waste products A Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS provides specific details on chemical products physical and health hazards safety procedures and emergency response techniques The s...

Page 10: ...atches 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 F...

Page 11: ...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 removabl...

Page 12: ...on Fill fuel tank at the end of daily use and store fuel in plastic containers to reduce condensation For best year round performance and fuel handling add stabilizer to fuel immediately after fuel pu...

Page 13: ...osition 3 Engage the operator presence control and move shift lever to desired direction and speed 4 Hold steering levers against the handlebar and release steering latch levers To move straight forwa...

Page 14: ...g height may be set by adjusting only the blade spacers and caster spacers Refer to the cutting height charts below to determine which combination of deck mounting location blade spacers and caster sp...

Page 15: ...wear sturdy gloves and use extreme caution when servicing On multi blade mowers rotation of one blade will cause all blades to rotate Store unused 1 4 blade spacers here when not in use Figure 7 CUTT...

Page 16: ...n and outward from machine CUTTING HEIGHT CHART DECK BOLTED TO FRAME WITH BOTTOM HOLES Approximate Cutting Height 1 4 Blade Spacers 1 2 Castor Spacers cm Inches Stored Between Spindle and Blade Below...

Page 17: ...fasteners Check Tire Pressure Check tires for proper inflation excessive wear or damage before each use The correct air pressure is 55 to 110 kPa 8 to 16 psi Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Schedule...

Page 18: ...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 c...

Page 19: ...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 s...

Page 20: ...ing 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 make sure it engages all gear positions REPLACE TR...

Page 21: ...er clutch sheave 5 Install new belt 6 Tighten the adjusting nut to tension the belt Tighten the nut until the idler spring compresses to 5 1cm 0 32cm 2 in 1 8 in See Figure 16 7 Replace deck cover and...

Page 22: ...tions replace blades when air lifts become eroded through at ends Figure 18 Remove Mower Blades 1 Turn the engine off Remove the ignition key Remove the ignition wire from the spark plugs 2 Block the...

Page 23: ...ng Discard bearing 5 Remove and discard upper bearing 6 Clean entire assembly 7 Install a new lower bearing and spacer on the spindle shaft 8 Install the spindle shaft lower bearing and spacer into th...

Page 24: ...85 lb ft Right Spindle Install spacer pulley and nut Tighten nut to 115 N m 85 lb ft 12 Install mower blade blade washers and blade bolt assembly Tighten nut to 163 N m 120 lbf ft Replacing Caster Pi...

Page 25: ...lip is broken 3 Install new fuse into socket 1 Lynch Pin 2 Cutting Height Spacers 3 Bushing 4 Washer 5 Caster Yoke 6 Wheel Nut 7 Bolt 8 Wheel Spacer 9 Roller Bearing 10 Bearing Retainer 11 Wheel Assem...

Page 26: ...n the fuel system during storage 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...

Page 27: ...e 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 22 3 See yo...

Page 28: ...ke Off Electric PTO Clutch Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 6 6 25 Transmission Type Peerless 5 Speed Reverse Size and Weight Length in cm 73 9 187 7 75 6 192 0 70 9 180...

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Page 30: ...ng as the original purchaser owns the product Three Year Limited Warranty on Deck Spindles Mower deck spindles are warranted to the original purchaser for three years from the date of purchase Any def...

Page 31: ...not covered by this warranty This warranty applies only to products purchased in the United States including Puerto Rico and Canada In all other countries contact place of purchase for warranty inform...

Page 32: ...EverRide An Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 1072 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 www everride com...

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