WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Ariens family! Every machine in the Ariens lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come.
The safety alert symbol above and signal penalties. Emission controls and components words below are used on decals and in this can only be adjusted by an Ariens dealer or manual. Read and understand all safety an authorized engine manufacturer's service messages.
5. Important ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Replacement decal part numbers are IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference found in the parts manual for your machine information worthy of special attention. and may be ordered from your dealer. SAFETY DECALS See Figure 2 for safety decal locations.
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Safety Decal Descriptions 3. DANGER! 1. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - NEVER DANGER! operate unit without discharge chute in operating position. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Read and understand the DO NOT operate mower operator’s manual before unless all guards are in operating unit.
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3. TIPPING HAZARD Look behind when operating the unit in reverse. Avoid tipping hazard. 3. LOSS OF TRACTION HAZARD If loss of traction is DO NOT operate on slopes experienced do the over 15°. following: DO NOT operate on slopes Disengage PTO.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7. DANGER! The following safety instructions are based on the B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards Institute and ISO 5395 in DANGER! effect at the time of production. Safe Practices for Ride-On Mowers If used improperly, this machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Children are often attracted to the machine explain it to them.Manuals are available in and the mowing activity. NEVER assume other languages at www.ariens.com. that children will remain where you last saw Only run the engine in well ventilated areas.
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Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across. Service Exercise caution when changing direction Keep machine in good working order. on slopes. Use caution while operating near Replace worn or damaged parts. dropoffs. Use caution when servicing blades. Wrap Avoid mowing wet grass. Wet surfaces can the blade(s) or wear gloves.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WARNING: AVOID INJURY. See Figure 6. Read and understand the Controls engine speed. entire Safety section before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. Fast IGNITION KEY See Figure 4. Controls power to the engine. The key cannot be removed when in run position.
4. Check function of the Safety Interlock System by performing the tests in Check Figure 8 Safety Interlock System on page 15. Contact your Ariens dealer for repair if SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM any of the tests fail. Monitors the interaction of various unit 5.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged with grass or other material. This may cause damage to the electric clutch. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Move the steering levers slowly and keep the throttle at slow speed until you learn how to operate the unit.
• When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass TRANSPORT UNIT length per cutting. Do not cut more than 1. Stop engine, set parking brake and 2.5 cm (1") at any one time. remove key from ignition. • Discharge clippings into areas already cut. 2.
SERVICE PARTS MAINTENANCE See your Ariens dealer to purchase service parts for your unit. Common Service Parts WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Description Qty. Part No. Safety section before proceeding. Fuel Stabilizer – 118 ml (4 oz) • Except Canada...
SYSTEM Air Filter 21565300 Check function of the Safety Interlock System by performing the tests below. Contact your Model 915273 Ariens dealer for repair if any of the tests fail. Description Qty. Part No. Test Steering PTO Parking Result Transaxle Drive Belt...
DO NOT sharpen to this WARNING: AVOID INJURY. pattern. Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible. • DO NOT inflate tires above the recommended pressure. • DO NOT inflate tires with a compressor; use a hand pump. • DO NOT stand in front of tire assembly when inflating.
CHECK BATTERY ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related WARNING: AVOID INJURY. accessories contain lead. Wash Read and understand the hands after handling. Safety section before proceeding. Clean Battery POSITION SEAT CAUTION: AVOID DAMAGE. DO NOT allow tools to contact Model 915273 metal surfaces when removing See Figure 13.
Models 915265, 915266, 915267, 915268 ADJUST STEERING LEVERS See Figure 14. Adjust Steering Lever Height 1. Tip seat forward. See Figure 15. 2. Loosen the two wing knobs located at the 1. Remove hardware securing steering front of the seat plate. lever to upper control arm.
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See Figure 16. Adjust Steering Level Reach 1. Loosen lock nut on height-adjustment See Figure 17. bolt. 1. Loosen hardware securing steering lever 2. Turn bolt in or out until levers are at the to upper control arm. same height. 2.
Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark plug(s) are faulty. spark plug(s). Refer to engine manual. Electrical system is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer. Engine is faulty. Contact your Ariens dealer. Choke control knob is in on Move knob to off position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Mower blades not level or mower Level and adjust pitch of mower deck. deck pitch is incorrect. Refer to your unit’s service manual. Mower blades are dull or faulty. Sharpen or replace mower blades. Refer to your unit’s service manual.
STORAGE ACCESSORIES SHORT-TERM STORAGE See your Ariens dealer for a complete list of compatible accessories and attachments for IMPORTANT: NEVER wash unit with high- your unit. pressure water or store outdoors. Description Part No. 1. Allow unit to cool and clean with mild soap and water.
“Commercial Use.” If any product is rented or leased, then the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein. Such repair or replacement will be free of charge (labor and parts) to the original purchaser;...
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Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the war- ranty if the parts result in premature wear or damage to the product.
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Parts and Accessories Service replacement parts and non-serialized accessories are warranted for 90 days from date of purchase. Parts and accessories must be installed by an authorized Ariens dealer to be covered. Labor is not included. Customer Responsibilities Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must register the unit on-line at www.ariens.com.
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Disclaimer AriensCo may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating the AriensCo to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective. Limitation of Remedy and Damages AriensCo liability under this warranty, and under any implied warranty that may exist, is limited to repair of any defect in workmanship, and repair or replacement of any defective part.
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