Ariens 911132 - LM21 manual

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    Owner/Operator Man ual Models 91 1 102 - PRO21SCH 91 1 132 - LM21 91 1 133 - LM21S 91 1 134 - LM21SW 91 1 139 - LM21S 91 1 141 - PRO21SCH W alk Behind Lawn Mower 01270600C 2/06 Printed in USA T ransfer model & serial number label from product registration here. Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de série dans cet encadré. Transfe[...]

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    GB - 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Controls a nd Fe a t ure s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Operati on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mainten ance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Service a nd Adju stment s . . . . . . . . . . 18[...]

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    GB - 3 PRODUCT REGISTRA TION The Ariens d ealer 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 c laims meeting requirements during the limit ed warranty period will be honore d, whether or not t he product registration c[...]

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    GB - 4 NOT A TIONS NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORT ANT : S pecific proc ed ures or information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. PRACTICES AND LA WS Practice usual and customary safe working precautions, for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and follow a ll safe[...]

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    GB - 5 2. DANGER! KEEP HANDS AND FEET A W A Y Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or bagger is attached. 3. CAUTION! • Bag is subject t o wear and deterioration. • Check bag frequently , replace when necessary . • Use original bag to comply with s afety specifications. SAFETY RULES If unit is to be used by so meone ot[...]

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    GB - 6 Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning properly . NEVER m odify or remove safety devices. Read, understand, and follow all instruct ions in the manual and on the machine bef ore starting. Understand: • How to operate all controls • The functions of all controls • How to STOP in an em ergenc y . DO NOT attempt to start y[...]

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    GB - 7 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at al l times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozz le lock- open device. Check fuel supp ly before starting engine. DO NOT fill gasoline tank indoors, when engine is running, or while engine is h ot. Allow engine to coo l several m inutes before removing fu[...]

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    GB - 8 CARTON CONTE NTS ASSEMB L Y 1. Unfold and adjust handlebar . See HANDLEBAR HEIGHT on page 18 . NOTE: DO NOT bend the speed control rod (if equipped) when unf olding the handlebars. 2. F ill engine crankcase with oil. See engine manual. 3. Set -up mowe r for bagging, side discharge or m ulching. See MO W ER SET - UP on page 13. 4. Fill fuel t[...]

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    GB - 9 1. Engine/Blade Control 2. Wheel Drive Control (91 1 102, 133, 134, 139, 141) 3. Adjustable and Folding Handlebars 4. Swivel Whee l Lock (91 1134) 5. Gra ss Bag 6. Rear Do or 7. Fuel T ank and Cap 8. Fuel Shut off V alve (9 1 1 102, 141) 9. Height Adjustment Pins (91 1 134) 10. Muffler and M uffler Guard 1 1. Oil Fill/Dips tic k 12. Oil Filt[...]

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    GB - 10 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES See Figure 6 for locations. Engine/Blade Control The engine/blade control must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade. Engine/blade control feature on mower stops engine and blade within 3 secon ds whenever operator releases handlebar . C heck this feature frequently . If feature fails to operate,[...]

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    GB - 1 1 Swivel W heel Models (91 1 134) T o change front wheel cutting height , insert height adjuster pin into t he holes that match the desired cutting height and fasten with key ring (Figure 8). T o change rear wheel cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a t ime to set the desired c utting height. OPTIONAL CONTROLS Primer Bulb[...]

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    GB - 12 S peed Control (se lf-propelled models) S peed control rod changes the mower ’s forward travel speeds. High –Push rod all the way forward. Low –Pull rod all t he way rearward. S tart mowing slowly and use speed control rod to gradually increase speed to a safe, comfortable walking pace. S peed control rod should hold the desired speed[...]

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    GB - 13 91 1 141 Fuel shutoff valve open. Fuel shutoff valve closed. FILLING THE FUEL T ANK T o add fuel to fuel tank: 1. Put unit in open or well -ventilated area. 2. St op engine and allow t o cool. 3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area. 4. Remove cap. IMPORT ANT : See engine manual for correct type and grade of f uel. 5. Fill fuel tank. (see SP[...]

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    GB - 14 EMERG ENC Y STOPP ING T o stop the m ower in an emergency: 1. Release the engine/blade control. 2. Release the wheel drive control ( self- propelled models). 3. Allow all m oving parts to stop before leaving operator ’s position. ST ARTING AND SHUT OFF See Figure 6 for all Controls and Features. NOTE: S tart engine on a level surface that[...]

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    GB - 15 Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak ef ficiency . Should engine require se rvice, contact an Ariens Dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center . MAINTENANCE SCHE DULE NOTE: Some work ing conditions (heavy loads, high ambient t e mperat[...]

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    GB - 16 T o inst all blade: 1. Replace blade, flat washer , lock washer and bolt on shaft. 2. T orque bolt to 37.5 - 50 lbf-ft (51-68 N•m) (bolt s hould fully compres s lock washer). 3. Connect spark plug wire. Sharpen the Mowe r Blades 1. Remove mower blade from unit. Discard mower blade if: • More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed. ?[...]

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    GB - 17 CHECK DRIVE BEL T (self- propelled m odels) Check drive belt and replace if w orn or damaged. See DRIVE BEL T REPLACEME NT (self-propelled models) on page 19. CHECK F ASTENERS Check all fasteners for proper t ightness. Pay special attention to blade hardware and all guards, shields and safety devices. CHECK AIR CLEANER See engine manual f o[...]

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    GB - 18 SER VICE PO SITION Put unit into se rvice position for eas y access to underneath the deck. 1. Place unit on a flat, level surface. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely . 4. Ti p unit onto right side (91 1 102, 91 1 132, 133, 134, 141). T ip unit onto left [...]

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    GB - 19 DRIVE BEL T REPLACEMENT (self-pro pelled mode ls) T o remove drive belt : 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Set the right rear wheel to its lowest cutting height, and the left rear wheel to the third cutting height. This position provides clearance between friction disc and drive sheav e. 3. Remove belt from the idler , then the drive sheav[...]

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    GB - 20 5. Tighten upper cable nut until bracket is secure between cable nuts. 6. Engage engine/blade control. Measure distance between middle of z -bend and cable bracket. Measuremen t should be as shown be low . 7. For Honda engine s : Disengage engine/blade control and make sure there is adequate freeplay in the cable. Measurement s hould be as [...]

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    GB - 21 T o decrease the gap between the friction disc and the aluminum drive plate: 1. Loosen the upper cable nut on the wheel drive control cable, and then tighten t he lower cable nut against the adjuster bracket. See Figure 18. 2. Chec k the adjustment and readjust as needed. NOTE: If the gap bet ween the friction disc and aluminum drive plate [...]

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    GB - 22 IMPORT ANT : NEVER spray unit with high- pressure wa ter or store unit outdoors. S tore mower in a coo l, dry , protected loc ation. Cleaning Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pressure water . Brush off dirt and debris from all surfaces. T ouch up all scratched surfaces to prevent rust. Matching touch-up paint is available from y[...]

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    GB - 23 Wheel drive does not engage (Self - Propelled models) 1. W heel drive control n ot engaged. 2. Drive belt out of position. 3. Drive belt worn or damaged. 4. Rear wheels at different cutting heights. 5. Idler spring detached. 6. W heel drive control cable detached or broken. 7. Friction disc not adjusted properly or damaged. 8. Bearings dama[...]

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    GB - 24 SPECIFICA TIONS Model Number 91 1 102 91 1 132 911 133 Description LM21SCH LM21 LM 21S Length - in. (cm ) 61.5 (156) Height - in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width - in. (cm) 23 (58.4) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 97 (44) 93 (42.2) 109 (49.4) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - in. (cm) 6 Positions: 1. 00 - 3.25 (2 .5 - 8.3) Engine, 4 cycle H[...]

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    GB - 25 SPECIFICA TIONS Model Number 91 1 134 91 1 139 911 141 Description LM21SW LM 21S LM21SCH Length - in. (cm ) 61.5 (156) Height - in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width - in. (cm) 23 (58.4) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 125 (56.7) 97 (44) 109 (49.4) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - in. (cm) 6 Positions: 1.00 - 3.25 (2.5 - 8.3) Engine, 4 cycle [...]

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    Ariens Com pany • 6 55 W . Ryan S t, P .O. Box 1 57 • Brillion, WI 541 10-0157• (920 ) 756-2141 • www .ariens.com AL W2-62905 Ariens Limited Warranti es 2-Year L imited Law n and Garden Consumer Wa rranty Ariens Compa n y (Ariens) warran ts to the origi nal pu rchase r that Ariens and Gravely brand con sumer produc t s manufactured by Arien[...]

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    Ariens Com pany • 6 55 W . Ryan S t, P .O. Box 1 57 • Brillion, WI 541 10-0157• (920 ) 756-2141 • www .ariens.com AL W2- 62905 Exceptions, L imitations, Ex clusions These warran tie s are subject to t he fo llowing conditions, limit ations, and exclusions: T o obtain warranty service, the following conditions must be met: • The p urchaser[...]

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    Ariens Company 655 West Ryan St reet P .O. Box 157 Brillion, W I 541 10-0 157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www .ariens.com[...]