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SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . 11
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . 16
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . 17
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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 seated 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
(figure 1).
• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers
here.
• 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.
UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Use only Ariens replacement parts. The
replacement of any part on this unit with
anything other than an Ariens authorized
replacement part may adversely affect the
performance, durability, and 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.
DELIVERY
Customer Note: If you have purchased this
product without complete assembly and
instruction by your retailer, it is your
responsibility to:
• Read and understand all assembly
instructions in this manual. If you do not
understand or have difficulty following
the instructions, contact your nearest
Ariens Dealer for assistance.
NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer,
call 920-756-4664 or go to www.ariens.com
on the internet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
OE0170
Figure 1
1. Unit Serial Number Label
2. Engine Serial Number Label
2
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WARNING: Improper assembly or
adjustments can cause serious injury.
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