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Walk Behind Lawn Mower
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
911110 - SP 21LM
911111 - SSP 21LM
911112 - DSP 21LM
911113 - DESP21LM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 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 1 down. Look down and behind before and while moving backward. Do not park on a slope unless 3 chocked or blocked. Do not allow operation of machine by untrained personnel. 2. DANGER! 2 KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Do not operate mower unless guards are in OM
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If the operator or the mechanic cannot read ALWAYS protect eyes, face, and body with the manual, it is the owner’s responsibility to adequate safety gear and protective clothes. explain it to them. Only the user can prevent Wear sturdy footwear, gloves, a hard hat and and is responsible for accidents or injuries safety goggles or safety glasses with side occurring to themselves, other people or shields while operating mower. property. Wear appropriate hearing protection. ALWAYS remove key (
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Stop engine before removing and emptying Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can grass bag. explode. ONLY use approved fuel containers. When mulching or bagging, ALWAYS install � NO Smoking! discharge cover. �NO Sparks! When side discharging, ALWAYS install side � NO Flames! discharge deflector. � Allow engine to cool before filling fuel tank. ALWAYS shut off engine, allow blade to stop Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a and disconnect spark plug wire before truck or traile
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Battery posts, terminals and related Use extra care when loading or unloading accessories contain lead and lead unit onto trailer or truck. compounds, chemicals known to the State of Ensure all wheel blocks, jack stands and tie California to cause cancer and reproductive downs will support unit during maintenance. harm. Wash hands after handling. Replace worn-out mufflers immediately. Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilated Continued use could result in fire or area, away from spark
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read NOTE: Remove all foam packaging from the and understand the entire Safety unit. section before proceeding. 1. Remove mower and handlebar from carton. CARTON CONTENTS 2. Install the handlebars on the pivot pins attached to the handlebar uprights. 1 NOTE: Make sure the cables (connected to the handlebar) are on the left side of the unit. 3. Remove the handlebar mounting hardware from the handlebar uprights. 4. Rotate the handlebar up or down to
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6. Connect the engine/blade control cable 7. Fill engine crankcase with oil. See to the engine. engine manual. Route the z-bend cable end into engine 8. Set-up mower for bagging, side discharge or mulching. See MOWER shutoff lever as shown below. SET-UP on page 14. Insert the cable connector into the cable NOTE: Bagging is not standard on push mounting bracket on the engine. Make models. See ACCESSORIES on page 24 for sure the connector snaps into place kit part numbers. securely. 9. Fil
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 18 21 17 19 3 20 2 4 1 6 22 5 3 9 16 9 4 6 7 17 7 13 8 5 9 12 8 10 16 9 9 10 15 11 13 12 9 14 OM1866 Figure 6 1. Engine/Blade Control (911110, 111) 14. Side Discharge Chute 2. Wheel Drive Control (911111) 15. Mulch Plug 3. Handlebars 16. Handlebar Adjustment Holes 4. Grass Bag 17. Recoil Starter Handle 5. Rear Door 18. Speed Control Knob 6. Fuel Tank and Cap 19. Ignition Switch (911113) 7. Oil Fill/Dipstick 20. Battery (911113) 8. Muffler and Muffler Guard 21. Integrated E
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES 911112, 113 See Figure 6 for locations. STOP 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. Engine/Blade Control START and RUN CAUTION: Check function of Engine/Blade Control regularly. Improper function of control could cause injury. The engine/blade control must be h
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OPTIONAL CONTROLS Cutting Height Settings Chart Primer Bulb Notch Cut grass length Push the primer bulb in to add fuel for easier 1 1" (25 mm) engine start. 2 1-1/4" (32 mm) Wheel Drive Control (self-propelled 3 1-1/2" (38 mm) models) 4 2-1/4" (57 mm) 5 2-3/4" (70 mm) CAUTION: Unit will move forward 6 3-1/2" (89 mm) at engine start if wheel drive 7 4" (102 mm) control is engaged. ALWAYS release wheel drive control before Standard Models starting unit. To change cutting height, move cuttin
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911112, 113 Fuel shutoff valve To drive forward: open. Slowly pull the wheel drive control toward you until you reach a comfortable ground speed. Hold the wheel drive control in this position to maintain the speed. To stop: Release wheel drive control. Fuel shutoff valve closed. Choke Control (91112, 113) Move choke lever to the choke position to start a cold engine. Figure 9 Speed Control Knob (91112, 113) The speed control knob stops the wheel drive control’s travel which limits t
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MOWER SET-UP 1 CAUTION: DO NOT operate mower unless either side discharge cover or side discharge deflector is installed. Thrown objects may cause damage or injury. Never operate unit with rear door open unless grass bag is in place. CAUTION: If clog or obstruction prevents grass flow, release engine/blade control and 2 3 disconnect spark plug wire before attempting to clear away any clogs. 4 To Bag (Optional on Push Models) CAUTION: Check grass bag frequently for wear or deteriorat
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2 1 1 2 3 1. Side 3. Mulch Cover Discharge Chute 1. Mulch Plug 2. Rear Door 2. Knob Figure 13 Figure 12 To Mulch EMERGENCY STOPPING To stop the mower in an emergency: See Figure 13 on page 15. 1. Shut off unit. 1. Release the engine/blade control. 2. Release the wheel drive control (self- 2. Remove grass bag and side discharge chute, if installed. propelled models). 3. Make sure mulch cover is closed and 3. Allow all moving parts to stop before secured with knob. leaving operator’s position.
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Manual Start Shut Off 1. Check each item in the Before Each Use 1. Release wheel drive control and allow section of the MAINTENANCE unit to stop completely (self-propelled SCHEDULE on page 17. models). 2. Open fuel shutoff valve (911112, 113). 2. Release engine/blade control. 3. For engines with a primer, push primer 3. Turn key to off position and then remove bulb 2 or 3 times for a cold engine. key (electric start models). NOTE: It is unnecessary to prime or choke a Mowing Tips warm engine
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MAINTENANCE CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read (self-propelled models) and understand the entire Safety The unit must stop quickly and completely section before proceeding. when the control is released. Adjust or repair if necessary. See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts ADJUSTMENT (self-propelled models) on or adjustments which may be required to page 22. keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine require service, con
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3. Check mower blade balance. Sharpen the Mower Blades Slide mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. A balanced blade should remain in CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen a horizontal position. If either end of mower blades while on unit. An mower blade moves downward, sharpen imbalanced mower blade will cause excessive vibration and the heavy end until blade is balanced eventual damage to unit. Check (Figure 15). mower blade balance before 4. Install mower blade on unit. reinstalling blades. 5. Tighte
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CHECK SPARK PLUG CHECK MUFFLER Spark plug should be replaced every 100 Check muffler for debris, cracks, wear, or hours of operation or each year. other damage. NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can cause sparking. Replace terminal if CAUTION: Replace worn-out damaged. mufflers immediately. Continued use could result in fire or explosion. CHECK ENGINE COOLING WARNING: HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT TOUCH parts which are hot from operation. ALWAYS allow parts
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DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1 2 (self-propelled models) To remove drive belt: 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Remove transmission cover. 3. Disconnect idler return spring from idler arm. See Figure 17. 4. Disconnect the wheel drive cable from transmission mount, and then disconnect drive cable spring from idler arm. 5. Remove belt from transmission input pulley and transmission idlers, and then push the belt out through the belt channel. 3 4 6 6. Put the unit in the service
