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    Owner/Operator Man ual Manuel Du Prop riétaire/Utilisateu r Model 91 1 160 – LM21 Cl assic 91 1 182 – LM21 Cl assic 91 1 183 – LM21S Classic 91 1 184 – LM21SW Classic W alk Behind Lawn Mower 04056700 2/10 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRANÇAIS[...]

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    GB - 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controls a nd Fe a t ure s . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operati on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Mainten ance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Service a nd Adju stment s . . . . . . . . . . 20[...]

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    GB - 3 • Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here: • Record Engine Model & Serial numbers here: 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 requirement[...]

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    GB - 4 SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols t o point out important safety precautions. They mean: Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved ! Become Al ert! Obey T he Messag e! The safety alert symbols above an d signal words below are used on decals and in this manual. Read and understand all safety messages. NOT A TIONS NOTE: General reference info[...]

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    GB - 5 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCA TIONS AL WA YS replace missing or damage d safety decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. 1. DANGER! TO A VOID SE RIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH 2. DANGER! KEEP HANDS AND FEET A W A Y Do not opera te mower unless guard s are in operating position or bagger is att ac hed. 3. CAUTION! • Bag is subject to wear an[...]

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    GB - 6 Keep away from drop-offs, ditches, or embankments that could c ause operator to lose footing or cont rol of unit. AL WA YS be awa re of traffic when operating along streets or curbs. Keep work area clear of all persons, children and pets. Keep children out of the work area a nd under the watchful care of a responsible adult . AL WA YS operat[...]

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    GB - 7 DO NOT mow at too fast a r ate. DO NOT change engine governor setting or over- speed the engine. Do not operate m ower on gravel or loose material such a s sand. S top mower when crossing drives, walks , or roads to prevent damage or injury f rom thrown objects. DO NOT pu ll mower backwards unless absolutely necessary . Look down and b ack, [...]

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    GB - 8 Accidental engine start up can cause death or serious injury . Excep t where specifically recommended, AL WA YS stop engine, remove key (electric start models), wait for moving parts to stop, allow parts to cool and disconnect spark plug wire before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing unit. Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or othe[...]

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    GB - 9 CARTON CONTE NTS ASSEMB L Y 1. Unfold and adjust handlebar . See HANDLEBAR HEIGHT on page 20 . NOTE: DO NOT bend the speed control rod (if equipped) when unf olding the handlebars. 2. F ill engine crankcase with oil. Se e engine manual. 3. Set -up mowe r for bagging, side discharge or m ulching. See MOW ER SET - UP on page 14. 4. Fill fuel t[...]

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    GB - 10 1. Engine/Blade Control 2. Wheel Drive Control ( 91 1 183, 184) 3. Adjustable and Fol ding Handlebars 4. Swivel Wheel Lock (91 1 184) 5. Grass Bag 6. Rear Door 7. Fuel T ank and Cap 8. Height Adjustment P ins (91 1 184) 9. Muffler and Muffler Guard 10. Oil Fill/Dipstic k 1 1 . Cutting Height Levers (2 Rear Wheel Adjusters, 2 Front Wheel Adj[...]

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    GB - 11 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES See Figure 4 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 - 12 S tand ard Models T o c hange cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a t ime on each wheel to set desired height (Figure 5). NOTE: Each wheel on mower must be set at the same height fo r a level cut. Swivel Whe el Models (91 118 4) T o change front wheel cutting height, insert height adjuster pin into t he holes that match [...]

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    GB - 13 S peed Control (self-prope lled models) S peed control rod changes the mower ’s forward travel speeds. 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. If not, adjust s peed control bell crank. (See SPEED CONTROL BE LL CRANK on[...]

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    GB - 14 FILLING THE FUEL T ANK GASOLINE IMPORT ANT : AL W A YS use gasoline that meets the following guidel ines: • Clean, fresh gasoline. • A minimum o f 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use may require a diff erent octane. Consult your engine manual. • Gasoline with up to 10% et hanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MT BE (methyl tertiary bu[...]

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    GB - 15 To B a g 1. Shut of f unit. 2. Install side discharge co ver . 3. Lift rear door . 4. Hook grass bag frame on m ounting flange. 5. Lower rear doo r . If necessary , lift rear of gr ass bag frame to lock in position. There should be no openings between bag and mounting surface after inst alling bag. If necessary , clear de bris from bag moun[...]

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    GB - 16 EMERG ENCY 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 moving parts to stop before leaving operator ’s position. ST ARTING AND SHUT OFF See Figure 4 for all Controls and Features. NOTE: S tart engine on a level surface that is[...]

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    GB - 17 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 - 18 CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL (Self-Propelled Models) The unit must stop quickly and c ompletely when the control is released. Adjust or rep air if necessary . Se e WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUST MENT on page 22. CHECK GRASS BAG Check grass bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged bag with Ariens original equ ipment replace[...]

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    GB - 19 3. Check mower blade balance. Slide mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. A balanced blade should remain in a horizontal position. If eit her end of mower blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until blade is balanced (Figure 12). 4. Install mower blade on unit. 5. T i g hten the bolts to a torque of 37.5 - 50 lbf-f t (51-68 N•m). CHECK[...]

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    GB - 20 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 w ire. 3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely . 4. Tip unit onto ri ght side . Make sure unit is secure and will not tip over . IMPOR[...]

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    GB - 21 ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (91 1 184) T o adjust engine/blade control: 1. Loosen cable nuts away from bracket. 2. Squeeze z-bend brac ket at engine end of cable toward front of unit and hold in place. 3. Pull cable down from br acket until there is no slack in cable. 4. T ighten lower cable nut to 3 mm below bracket. Release z-bend bra[...]

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    GB - 22 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (Self-Propelled Models) See Figure 16. NOTE: When the whee l drive control is disengaged, the gap between the friction disc and the aluminum drive plate should be approximately .030" (0.7mm). See Figure 16. Check the adjustment with the engine off and with the engine on: 1. With the engine off and the whe[...]

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    GB - 23 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. Check the adjustment and readjust as needed. NOTE: If the gap bet ween the friction disc and aluminum drive plate c[...]

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    GB - 24 IMPORT ANT : NEVER spray unit with high- pressure wa ter or store unit outdoors . S tore mower in a coo l, dry , protected location. 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 - 25 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not st art 1. Fuel tank empty or low . 2. Sp ark plug wire loose or off . 3. E ngine/Blade control cable detached, broken, or not adjusted properly . 1. Chec k fuel level. Fill tank if necessary . 2. Chec k connection. 3. Chec k cable. Adjust, repair or replace as necessary . Eng[...]

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    GB - 26 SER VICE P ARTS Always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your mow er running like new. Description Part Number Air Filter 21543500 (91 1 160) Air Filter 21541000 (91 1 182, 183, 184) S park Plug 21543600 (91 1 160) S park Plug 21540800 (91 1 182, 183, 184) Blade 01 1 37000 Drive Belt 07217100 Friction Disc 03248300 ACCESSORIES See your autho[...]

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    GB - 27 SPECIFICA TIONS Model Number 91 1 183 91 1 184 91 1 160 91 1182 Descript ion LM21S LM21SW LM21 LM21 Length - in. ( cm) 61.5 (156) Height - in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width - in. (cm) 23 (58.4) Actual Weight - l bs (kg) 109 (49.4) 125 (56.7) 99 (44.9) 99 (44.9) Cutting Width- in. (c m) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - in. (cm) 6 Positions: 1.00 - 3.25 (2.[...]

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    ARIENS COMP ANY GRA VEL Y ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NA TIONAL ® | BYNOR M ® | EVERRIDE ® | GREA T DANE ® Con_L&G_2010 29 T wo-Y ea r Limited Lawn and Garden W a rranty This warranty statement applies only to 21-Inch Walk Behind Lawn Mow ers, Wide Area Walks, AMP Wide Area Walks, Til lers, S t ring Trimmers, Log Splitters, Edgers and Power [...]

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    ARIENS COMP ANY GRA VEL Y ® | STENS ® | LOCKE ® | NA TIONAL ® | BYNOR M ® | EVERRIDE ® | GREA T DANE ® Con_L&G_2010 30 T o find an Ari ens or Gra vely auth orized ser vice repr esentative, contact Arie ns at: 655 W. Ryan Street Brillion, WI 541 10 (920) 7 56 - 21 41 www .a riens.com www .gr avely .com Exceptions and Limitations • Batte[...]

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    Ariens Company 655 West Ryan St reet Brillion, W I 541 10-1 072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www .ariens.com[...]