Ariens 911170-LM21 Classic manual

Owner/Operator Ma nual Manuel D u Propriétaire/Utilisateur 04502200 2/12 Printed in USA ENGLI SH FRANÇAIS Gasoline containin g up to 10% ethanol (E 10) or up t o 10% MTBE (me thyl ter tiary but yl ether ) is acc eptable for use in this machine. The use of any gas oline exceedi ng 10% ethano l (E10) or 1 0% MTBE wil l voi d the produ ct warra nty.[...]

GB - 2 Safet y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controls a nd Fe a t ures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operati on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Maintena n ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Service and Adjustme nt s . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 p urchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All claims meeting requirement[...]

GB - 4 SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean: Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved! Become Aler t! Obey The Messa ge! The safety alert symbols above an d signal words below are used on decals and in t his manual. Read and understand all safety messages. NOT A TIONS NOTE: General referenc e infor[...]

GB - 5 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCA TIONS AL WA YS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. 1. DANGER! TO A VOID SE RIOUS INJU R 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[...]

GB - 6 AL WA YS remove key (if equipped) and disconnect wire from spark plug before assembly . Unintentional engine start up can cause death or serious injury . Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area to understand: • work area • your unit • all safety decals. Clear work area of stones, sticks, wire and foreign objects which m[...]

GB - 7 AL WA YS shut off engi ne, allow blade to stop and disconnect spark plug w ire before clearing clogs or cleaning unit. Check grass bag for wear , dam age, and/or deterioration. Replace only with Ariens original equipment replacement parts f or safety . T o reduce fire hazard and overheating, keep equipment free of grass, leaves, debris or ex[...]

GB - 8 Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to t he S tate of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. W ash hands after handling. Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilated area, away from spark and flames. U nplug charger before connecti ng or disconnecting battery . Wear pro[...]

GB - 9 CARTON CONTENTS ASSEMB L Y 1. Unf old 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. See engine manual. 3. Set -up mowe r for bagging, side discharge or m ulching. See MOW E R SET - UP on page 14. 4. F ill fuel [...]

GB - 10 1. Engine/Blade Cont rol 2. Wheel Drive Control (91 1 193, 194) 3. Adjustable and Folding Handlebars 4. Swivel Whee l Lock (91 1 194) 5. Gra ss Bag 6. Rear Do or 7. Fuel T ank and Cap 8. H eight Adjustment Pins (91 1 194) 9. Muffler and M uff ler Guard 10. Oil Fill/Dipstick 1 1 . Cutting Height Lev ers (2 Rear Wheel Adjusters, 2 Front Wheel[...]

GB - 11 CONTROLS AND FEA T URES 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 - 12 S t andard Mode ls T o change cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a time 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 1 194) T o change front wheel cutting height, insert height adjuster pin into t he holes that match t[...]

GB - 13 S peed Control (se lf-propelled 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 BELL CRANK on [...]

GB - 14 FILLING THE FUEL T ANK GASOLINE IMPORT ANT : AL WA YS use gaso line 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 engi ne manual. • Gasoline with up to 10% et han ol (gasohol) or up t o 15% MT BE (methyl tertiar[...]

GB - 15 To B a g 1. Shut off unit. 2. Install side dischar ge cover . 3. Lift rear door . 4. Hook g rass bag frame on mounting flange. 5. Lower r ear door . 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 de bris from bag moun t[...]

GB - 16 EMERGE NCY STOPP ING T o stop the m ower in an emergency: 1. Release the engine/blade control. 2. Release t he wheel drive control ( self- propelled models). 3. Allow all m oving parts to stop before leaving operator ’s position. ST ARTING A ND SHUT OFF See Figure 4 for all Controls and Features. NOTE: S tart engine on a level surface tha[...]

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. MAINTENANC E SCHEDULE NOTE: Some work ing conditions (heavy loads, high ambient t e mperatu[...]

GB - 18 CHECK WHEEL DRIV E CONTROL (Self-Propelled M odels ) 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 BA G Check grass bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged bag with an Ariens original equipment r[...]

GB - 19 3. Check mowe r 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 b lade on unit. 5. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 37.5 - 50 lbf-ft (51-68 N•m). T CHECK[...]

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. D isconnect spark plug wire. 3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely . 4. Tip unit onto right si de . Make su r e u n i t is secure and will not tip over . [...]

GB - 21 ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (91 1 192, 193, 1 94) T o adjust engine/blade control: 1. Loosen cable nuts away from bracket. 2. Squeeze z-bend bracket at engine end of cable toward front of unit and hold in place. 3. Pull cable down from bracket unt il there is no slack in cable. 4. Tighten lower cable nut to 3 mm below bracket. Release z[...]

GB - 22 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT (Self-Propelled M odels ) 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" (.7mm). See Figure 16. Check the adjustment with the engine off and with the engine on: 1. With t he engine off and the w[...]

GB - 23 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 M odels) The speed control bell crank holds the speed control rod in position after a [...]

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 yo[...]

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. Check cable. Adjust , repair or replace as necessary . Eng[...]

GB - 26 SERVICE P ARTS Always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your mow er running like new . Description Part Number Air Filter 21543500 (91 1 170) Air Filter 21541000 (91 1 192, 193, 194) S park Plug 21543600 (91 1 170) S park Plug 21540800 (91 1 192, 193, 194) Blade 01 1 37000 Drive Belt 07217100 Friction Disc 03248300 ACCESSORIES See your autho[...]

GB - 27 SPECIFICA TIONS Model Number 91 1 193 91 1 194 911 170 91 1 19 2 Descript ion LM21S LM 21SW LM21 LM21 Length – in. (c m) 61.5 (156) Height – in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width – in. (cm) 23 (58.4) Actual Weight – lbs (k g) 109 (49.4) 125 (56.7) 99 (44.9) 99 (44.9) Cutting Width – in. (cm) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height – in. (cm) 6 Positions: 1[...]

Consumer_2012 28 Consumer Mow ing Equip ment Limited W arranty Ariens C ompany (Arie ns) warr ants to the o riginal purchase r that Ariens, G ravely a nd Countax bra nd lawn and garden cons umer products purchase d on or after 1/1/2012 will be free from d efects in material and workma nship for th e time per iod noted i n the ch art below. Equipmen[...]

Consumer_2012 29 • Pro mptly no tify Ariens or an authoriz ed Ariens, G ravely or C ountax service re presentati ve of the nee d for warranty service. • Transpo rt the pro duct to an d from the place of w arranty service at ow ner's exp ense. • Have the warranty service perform ed by an authorized Ariens, Gravely or Countax servic e repr[...]

CARB/EP A 2012 30 CALIFORNIA AND EPA (U NITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) E VAPO RATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY S TATEMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The CARB (Ca liforni a Air Resources Board), the EP A, and Ariens Company are pleased to expla in the evaporative emission con trol system's war ranty on your 2012 mod e[...]

CARB/EP A 2012 31 (4.) Repair or replaceme nt of any w arrant ed part unde r the warr anty provis ions of th is article must be p erformed at no char ge to the owner at an auth orized Ar iens, Gravel y , or Pa rker service rep re sentati ve . (5.) Notwithstan ding the pr ovisions o f subsection (4) ab ove, warra nty servic es or repairs must be pro[...]

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