Ariens 911207 - Pro21XD, 911214 - Pro21XD CARB manual

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    Owner/Operator Manual Models 91 1207 – Pro2 1XD 91 1214 – Pro21XD CARB W alk Behind Lawn Mower 00661700B 1/07 Printed in USA T ransfe r model & serial number label from product registration here. Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de série dans cet encadré. Transferir aquí la etiqueta del modelo y número de serie del regist[...]

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    GB - 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 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 4. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. Advise cust omer on adjustments. Remind customer to change oil in 4 cycle engine crankc ase after first five ( 5) hours of operation. 5. Instruct customer on cont rols and operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize the S afety Rules. Give customer Owner/ O perator, Parts, and Engine manuals. [...]

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    GB - 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCA TIONS AL W A Y S replace miss ing or damaged 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 ached. 3. CAUTION! • Bag is subject to wear a[...]

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    GB - 5 • all safety decals. Clear work area of stones, sticks, wire and foreign objects which might be picked up and thrown. T all grass can hide obstacles. Know the work area. St ay alert for holes, rocks, rough terrain and hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs, ditches, or embankments that could c ause operator to lose footing or cont rol of[...]

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    GB - 6 T o reduce fire hazard and overheating, keep equipment free of grass, leaves, debris or excessive lubricants. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects which may obscure vision. DO NOT mow at too fast a rate. DO NOT change engine governor setting or over- speed the engine. Do not operate m ower on grav el[...]

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    GB - 7 Accidental engine start up can cause death or serious injury . Except where specifically recommended, AL W A 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 - 8 CARTON CONTE NTS ASSEMBL Y Figure 4 1. Rem ove mower and handlebar from carton. 2. I nstall the handlebar and braces on the handlebar brackets wit h the hardware supplied with the unit. NOTE: Make sure the cables (connected to the handlebar) a re on the left side of the unit. ASSEMBL Y CAUTION: A VOID INJUR Y . Read and understand the entire[...]

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    GB - 9 3. Install the drive cover with three hex bolts and lock washers. Make sure the plate does not pinch any cables. 4. Connect the engine/blade control cable to the engine. Route the z-bend cable end i nto engine shutoff lever as shown below . Insert the cable connector into the cable mounting bracket on the engine. Make sure the connector snap[...]

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    GB - 10 1. Handlebars 2. S peed Control Knob 3. Integrated Engine/Blade and Wheel Drive Control 4. Oil Fill/Dip s tic k 5. Fuel T ank and Cap 6. Air Filter 7. Primer Bulb 8. Lock Pin 9. Muffler and Muffler Guard 10. Mulch Cover 1 1 . Cutting Height Levers 12. Gra ss Bag 13. Rear Do or 14. Recoil Starter Handle 15. Side Discharge Chute 16. Mulch Plu[...]

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    GB - 1 1 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES See Figure 7 for locations. Engine/Blade Control The engine/blade control must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade. NOTE: Pivot the eng ine/blade control into position. Do not pull back toward the operator while starting the engine or the wheel drive may engage. Engine/blade control feature on[...]

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    GB - 12 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Front Wheel Remove the lock pin from the left front wheel and then remove the wheels and axle from the unit. Inst all the wheels and axle at the desired cutting height, and then secure them in place with the l ock pin. DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating blade. AL W A YS shut off engine before adjusting cutting heig[...]

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    GB - 13 Rear Wheel T o change cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a t ime on each wheel to set desired height. NOTE: Each wheel on mower must be set at the same height fo r a level cut . Cutting Height Rang e The rear wheels have two cutting height ranges. T o change the range, support the rear of the unit and then remove the re[...]

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    GB - 14 OPTIONAL CONTROLS Primer Bulb Push the primer bulb in to a dd fuel for easier engine start. Wheel Drive Control (s elf-propelled models) NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel drive to propel unit. T o drive forward: Slowly pull the wheel drive control toward you until you reach a comfortable ground speed. Hold the wheel drive control in th[...]

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    GB - 15 To B a g 1. Shut off unit. 2. Install side discharge co ver (Figure 14). 3. Lift rear door . 4. Hook g rass bag frame on mounting flange. 5. Lower rear doo r . If necessary , lift rear of grass bag frame to lock in position. There should be no openings between bag and mounting surface after inst alling bag. If necessary , clear debris from [...]

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    GB - 16 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 moving parts to stop before leaving operator ’s position. ST ARTING AND SHUT OFF See Figure 7 for all Controls and Features. NOTE: S tart engine on a level surface that i[...]

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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 3. Remove bolt, lock washer, flat washer and blade from s haft. 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 compress lock washer). 3. Connect spark plug wire. Sharpen the Mowe r Blades 1. Remove mower blade from unit. Discard mower b[...]

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    GB - 19 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 20. 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 - 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, l evel surface. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely . 4. Ti p unit onto right s ide . Make sure unit is secure and will not[...]

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    GB - 21 T o inst all the drive be lt: IMPORT ANT : Be s ure the belt seats in idler and pulley grooves with the idler touching the back (flat) side of belt. 1. Install the new belt on the transmission input pulley and idlers, route it through the belt channel, and t hen install the belt on the engine pulley . See Figure 22. 2. Connect the wheel dri[...]

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    GB - 22 T o adj u st: 1. Move the wheel drive cable adjuster up or down the handlebar . See Fi gure 24. T o i ncrease traction and speed, m ove the cable adjuster down the handlebar . T o d ecrease traction and speed, m ove the cable adjuster up the handlebar . 2. Check the adjustment and readjust as needed. IMPORT ANT : NEVER spray unit with high-[...]

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    GB - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will no t st art 1. Fuel tank empty or low . 2. Fue l shutoff valve closed. 3. Sp ark plug wire loose or off. 4. Engine/ Blade control cable detached, broken, or not adjusted properly . 1. Check fuel level. Fill tank if necessary . 2. Open f uel shutoff valve. 3. Check connection. 4. [...]

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    GB - 24 SER VICE P ARTS Always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your mow er running like new . Description Part Number Air Filter 21541000 S park Plug 21540800 Oil Filter 21540900 Blade 01 137000 Drive Belt 072001 14 ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens Dealer to add these optional accessories. 71 103500 Mulching Kit 71 103700 Leaf Shredder Kit[...]

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    GB - 25 SPECIFICA T IONS Model Number 91 1207 91 1214 Description P ro21XD Pro21XDCARB Length - in. (cm) 62.5 (158.8) 62.5 (158.8) Height - in. (cm) 40.6 (103.1) 40.6 (103.1) Width - in. (cm) 23.5 (60.0) 23.5 (60.0) Actual Weight - lbs ( kg) 135 (61.2) 135 (61.2) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - in. (cm) 1 – 4 (2.5 –[...]

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    Ariens Com pany • 6 55 W . Ry an St, P .O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 541 10-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.com AL W2-62905 Ariens Limited Warranti es 2-Year L imited Lawn an d Garden Consumer Wa rranty Ariens Compa ny (Ariens) warrant s to the origi nal pur chaser that Arie ns and Gravely brand con sumer product s manufact ured by Ariens Co[...]

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    Ariens Com pany • 6 55 W . Ry an St, P .O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 541 10-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.com AL W2-62 905 Exceptions, L imitations, Ex clusions These warran tie s are subject to the fo llowing condition s, limitations , and exclusion s: T o obtain warranty service, the f ollo wing conditions must be met: • The p urchaser[...]

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    Ariens Company 655 West Ryan St reet P .O. Box 15 7 Brillion, W I 541 10-0 157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www .ariens.com[...]