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Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls & Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Service & Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
THE MANUAL
Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read
your manuals. If used improperly, this unit could be
dangerous and cause personal injury or property
damage. The contents will provide you with safety
instructions for the safe use of your unit during normal
operation and maintenance.
All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from
operator standing 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.
•
Record Unit Model and Serial number here.
•
Record Engine Model and Serial number 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 Dealer does not register your
product, please fill out, sign and return the product
registration card to Ariens or go to www.ariens.com.
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, or 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.
For a brief list of replacement parts see Service Parts
in this manual. To obtain a complete parts manual, find
your model and serial number. Then go to
www.ariens.com or call 1-920-756-4664.
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 printing. Equipment described
within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations
may not be applicable to your unit.
DELIVERY
Customer Note: If you have purchased this product
without complete assembly and instruction by your
retailer, it is your responsibility to:
1. 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. Make sure
all assembly has been properly completed.
NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, call
1-920-756-4664 or go to www.ariens.com on the
internet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Serial Number
Label
OS1960
Figure 1
WARNING: Improper assembly or
adjustments can cause serious injury.
© Copyright 2001, 2005 Ariens Company
