Ariens 911160 - LM21 manual

Owner/Operator Man ual Models 91 1 133 – LM21S 91 1 134 – LM21SW 91 1 160 – LM21 91 1 161 – LM21 CARB 91 1 162 – LM21S 91 1 163 – LM21S CARB 91 1 164 – LM21SW 91 1 165 – LM21SW CARB W alk Behind Lawn Mower 01282300 11/07 Printed in USA ENGLISH[...]

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[...]

GB - 3 PRODUCT REGISTRA TION The Ariens d ealer must register the product at the time of p urchase. 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 the product registration c[...]

GB - 4 NOT A TIONS NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORT ANT : S pecific proc edures 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 safet[...]

GB - 5 SAFETY RULES If unit is to be used by someon e other than original purchaser; loaned, r ented or sold, AL WA YS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation. Learn applicable rules and laws in your area, including those that m ay restrict the age of the operator . Read, understand and f ollow all safety practices in Ow[...]

GB - 6 NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while engine i s running (except where specifically recommended). S top engine, remove key (electric start models) and wait for all moving parts to stop before s ervicing. DO NOT make cutting height wheel adjustments while the engine i s running. If you strike an object, or if equipment vibrates [...]

GB - 7 AL WA YS drain fuel outdoors away from ignition sources. AL WA YS shut off engine, and remove key , and close fuel shutoff valve when transporting unit on a t ruck or trailer . Avoid Electric Shock. DO NOT disconnect wire from spark plug while e ngine is running. Do NOT put battery in fire or mutilate. Explosive Gas es! NO flames, NO sparks,[...]

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 MOWE R SET - UP on page 13. 4. Fill fuel ta[...]

GB - 9 1. Engine/Blade Control 2. Wheel Drive Control ( 91 1 133, 134, 162, 163, 164, 165) 3. Adjustable and Fol ding Handlebars 4. Swivel Wheel Lock (91 1 134, 164, 165) 5. Grass Bag 6. Rear Door 7. Fuel T ank and Cap 8. Height Adjustment P ins (91 1 134, 164, 165) 9. Muffler and Muffler Guard 10. Oil Fill/Dipstic k 1 1. Cutting Height Levers (2 R[...]

GB - 10 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 . Check this feature frequently . If feature fails to operate, [...]

GB - 11 Swivel W heel Models (91 1 134, 164, 165) 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 6). 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 Pr[...]

GB - 12 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 CO NTROL BEL L CRANK (s elf- propelled models) on page 20.) Wheel Drive Contr ol (self-pro pelled models) NOTE: Engine must be [...]

GB - 13 MOWER SET -UP 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 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 i nstalling bag. If necessary , clear debris fr[...]

GB - 14 EMERG ENCY STOPPIN G T o stop the m ower in an emerge ncy: 1. Release the engine/blade control. 2. Release the wheel drive control (self- propelled models). 3. Allow all moving part s 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 [...]

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[...]

GB - 16 CHECK GRASS BAG Check grass bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged bag with Ariens original equ ipment replacement bag only . CLEAN UNIT Before each use clean unit, muffler and engine surfaces of debris, oil or fuel spills to ensure proper cooling and prevent fires. CHECK ENGINE OIL IMPORT ANT : Maintain proper oi[...]

GB - 17 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[...]

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 w ire. 3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely . 4. T i p unit onto right side . Make sure unit is secure and will not tip over . IMPO[...]

GB - 19 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[...]

GB - 20 2. Check the adjustment and readjust as needed. NOTE: If the gap bet ween the friction disc and aluminum drive plate cannot be adjusted to this tolerance, t ake the unit to an authorized service dealer for repairs. SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK (SELF-PROPELLED MODELS) The speed control bell crank holds the speed control rod in position after a s[...]

GB - 21 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 yo[...]

GB - 22 Mower does not bag clippings 1. G rass bag is overfilled. 2. M ulching plug is installed. 1. E mpty g rass bag and do not allow it to overfill. 2. Rem ove mulching plug. Wheel drive does not engage (Sel f- Propelled models) 1. W heel drive control not engaged. 2. Drive belt out of position. 3. Drive belt worn or damaged. 4. Rear wheels at d[...]

GB - 23 SPECIFICA TIONS Model Number 91 1 133 9 1 1 134 91 1 160 91 1 162 Descript ion LM21S LM21SW LM21 LM21S 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) 104 (47.1) Cutting Width- in. (c m) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - in. (cm) 6 Positions: 1.00 - 3.25[...]

GB - 24 SPECIFICA TIONS Model Number 91 1 164 911 161 91 1 163 91 1 165 Descript ion LM21SW LM21 – CARB LM 21S – CARB LM21SW – CARB Length - in. ( cm) 61.5 (156) Height - in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width - in. (cm) 23 (58.4) Actual Weight - lbs (k g) 104 (47.1) 99 (44.9) 1 13.7 (51.5) 1 13.7 (51.5) Cutting Width- in. (c m) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - [...]

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Ariens C ompany • 655 W. Ryan St. • Brillion, WI 541 10-1072• (920) 7 56-2141 • www .arien s.com AL W2- 62905 Exceptions, L imitations, Exclusion s These warran tie s are subjec t to the fo llowin g c ondit ions, limit ations, and exclusion s : T o obtain warranty se rv ic e, the follo w ing conditions must be met: • The purchas er mu st [...]

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