GB - 4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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 numbers
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 the 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 vehicle 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 1-920-756-4688.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Serial Number
Label
Figure 2
OS0522
© Copyright 200
4
Ariens Company