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Walk Behind Lawn Mower
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
911207 – Pro21XD
911214 – Pro21XD CARB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Maintenance. . . . . . .
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4. Explain recommended lubrication and DISCLAIMER maintenance. Advise customer on Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, adjustments. Remind customer to make changes to, and add improvements change oil in 4 cycle engine crankcase upon its products at any time without public after first five (5) hours of operation. notice or obligation.The descriptions and 5. Instruct customer on controls and specifications contained in this manual were operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize the S
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SAFETY DECALS AND Keep safety devices (guards, LOCATIONS shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal OL3030 locations. � Go across slopes, not up and down. 1 3 � Look down and behind before and while moving backward. � Do not park on a slope unless chocked or blocked. � Do not allow operation of machine by untrained personnel. 2. DANGER! KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Do not operate mower unless guar
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� all safety decals. DO NOT touch hot parts. Allow parts to cool. Clear work area of stones, sticks, wire and Keep safety devices or guards in place and foreign objects which might be picked up and functioning properly. NEVER modify or thrown. Tall grass can hide obstacles. remove safety devices. Know the work area. Stay alert for holes, Read, understand, and follow all instructions rocks, rough terrain and hidden hazards. in the manual and on the machine before starting. Understand: Kee
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To reduce fire hazard and overheating, keep Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a equipment free of grass, leaves, debris or truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always excessive lubricants. place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects which When practical, remove gas-powered may obscure vision. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is no
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Accidental engine start up can cause death or Replace worn-out mufflers immediately. serious injury. Except where specifically Continued use could result in fire or recommended, ALWAYS stop engine, explosion. remove key (electric start models), wait for Sharp edges can cut or amputate fingers or a moving parts to stop, allow parts to cool and hand. Wrap blade or wear sturdy gloves to disconnect spark plug wire before inspecting, service. servicing, adjusting or repairing unit. Only replac
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read Figure 4 and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 1. Remove mower and handlebar from carton. CARTON CONTENTS 2. Install the handlebar and braces on the handlebar brackets with the hardware supplied with the unit. 1 NOTE: Make sure the cables (connected to the handlebar) are on the left side of the unit. 1 2 2 6 3 4 1 3 1. Mounting Hardware 4 5 2. Handlebar 3. Brace 4. Handlebar Bracket 1. Mower Unit 2. Mulch Cover Figure 4 3.
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3. Install the drive cover with three hex 5. Fill engine crankcase with oil. See bolts and lock washers. Make sure the engine manual. plate does not pinch any cables. 6. Set-up mower for bagging, side discharge or mulching. See MOWER 1 SET-UP on page 14. 2 7. Fill fuel tank. See FILLING THE FUEL TANK on page 14. 8. Connect spark plug wire. 2 9. Check the engine/blade control feature. Try starting the engine without the engine/blade control held against the handlebar. Engine must not start
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 2 1 3 4 17 14 5 13 6 12 8 7 11 16 10 15 9 OM1866 Figure 7 1. Handlebars 2. Speed Control Knob 3. Integrated Engine/Blade and Wheel Drive Control 4. Oil Fill/Dipstick 5. Fuel Tank and Cap 6. Air Filter 7. Primer Bulb 8. Lock Pin 9. Muffler and Muffler Guard 10. Mulch Cover 11. Cutting Height Levers 12. Grass Bag 13. Rear Door 14. Recoil Starter Handle 15. Side Discharge Chute 16. Mulch Plug 17. Fuel Shut-Off Valve GB - 10
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES STOP See Figure 7 for locations. WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual. CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. START and RUN Engine/Blade Control CAUTION: Check function of Engine/Blade Control regularly. Improper function of control could cause injury. The engine/blade control must be held against
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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Rear Wheel DANGER: Avoid injury from rotating blade. ALWAYS shut off engine before adjusting cutting height. P6 CAUTION: Both rear wheels must P1 be set at same height or traction drive may not work properly. Front Wheel Cutting Height Settings Chart H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 1P1/H1 H9 Front Axle 1-1/4 P2/H2 Bracket 1-1/2 P3/H2 Figure 8 1-3/4 P3/H3 Front Wheel 2P4/H4 P1/H4 Remove the lock pin from the left front wheel and then remove the wheels and axle from 2-1/4
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Cutting Height Range The rear wheels have two cutting height ranges. To change the range, support the rear of the unit and then remove the rear wheels. Remove the mounting hardware from the cutting height adjuster and then turn the adjuster forward or rearward to raise or lower the cutting height range. Replace the mounting hardware and reinstall the rear wheel. See Figure 11. NOTE: Finger tighten the mounting hardware, install the rear wheel, and then tighten the mounting hardware th
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OPTIONAL CONTROLS Fuel Shutoff Valve IMPORTANT: The fuel shutoff valve MUST Primer Bulb be in the closed position prior to transporting Push the primer bulb in to add fuel for easier the unit. engine start. Open the fuel shutoff valve to operate the unit. Close the fuel shutoff valve when Wheel Drive Control (self-propelled storing, transporting or servicing the unit. models) Fuel shutoff valve CAUTION: Unit will move forward open. at engine start if wheel drive control is engaged.
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5. Attach side discharge deflector to studs To Bag on mower. Make sure deflector covers discharge opening. CAUTION: Check grass bag 6. Secure with cover hardware from step 4. frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged bag with Side Discharge Ariens original equipment Deflector replacement bag only. 1. Shut off unit. 2. Install side discharge cover (Figure 14). 3. Lift rear door. 4. Hook grass bag frame on mounting flange. 5. Lower rear door. If necessary, lift rear of
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EMERGENCY STOPPING Mowing Tips Cut grass when it is dry. To stop the mower in an emergency: Keep mower blades sharp. 1. Release the engine/blade control. 2. Release the wheel drive control (self- Do not set cutting height too low. For tall propelled models). grass, mow twice. 3. Allow all moving parts to stop before Do not mow too fast. leaving operator’s position. Mow with engine at full throttle. Discharge clippings into areas already cut. STARTING AND SHUT OFF Vary cutting pattern with ea
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MAINTENANCE CHECK ENGINE/BLADE CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read CONTROL and understand the entire Safety The engine and blade must stop within 3 section before proceeding. seconds after releasing the control. If the engine and blade continue to run, adjust or Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts repair control immediately. or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL Should engine require service, contact an (self
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3. Remove bolt, lock washer, flat washer DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern and blade from shaft. To install blade: 2 1 1. Replace blade, flat washer, lock washer and bolt on shaft. 2. Torque bolt to 37.5 - 50 lbf-ft (51-68 N�m) (bolt should fully compress lock washer). 3. Connect spark plug wire. 3 Sharpen the Mower Blades DISCARD If More CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen 2 Than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) mower blades while on unit. An imbalanced mower blade will cause excessive vibration and eventual damag
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CHECK DRIVE BELT (self- GENERAL LUBRICATION propelled models) NOTE: The mower transmission is lubricated and sealed at the factory. It should need no Check drive belt and replace if worn or routine lubrication. If the transmission leaks damaged. See DRIVE BELT grease, bring the mower to your local Ariens REPLACEMENT (self-propelled models) on dealer for repair. page 20. CHECK SPARK PLUG CHECK FASTENERS Spark plug should be replaced every 100 Check all fasteners for proper tightness. Pay
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 1 2 CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. SERVICE POSITION Put unit into service position for easy access to underneath the deck. CAUTION: Avoid fuel spills. Follow steps below to help prevent fuel spills. If fuel leaks into air cleaner, replace air cleaner. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel. 1. Place unit on a flat, level surface. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 6 plug. 5 3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece
