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Walk Behind Lawn Mower
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
911099 - LM21SH
911101 - LM21SWH
911102 - LM21SCH
911330 - LM21SW
911331 - LM21SE
911514 - LM21S
911515 - LM21SE
911525 - LM21SW
911526 - LM21SC
911531 - LM21S
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Ariens Company MODEL CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER – MODÈLE DE CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITÉ DÉLIVRÉ PAR 655 West Ryan Street LE FABRICANT – VOM HERSTELLER HERAUSGEGEBENE MUSTER- P.O. Box 157 ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSBESCHEINIGUNG – MODEL CONFORMITEITSCERTIFICAAT Brillion, Wisconsin UITGEGEVEN DOOR DE FABRIKANT – OVERENSSTEMMELSESCERTIFIKAT FOR MODELLER, UDSTEDT AF FABRIKANTEN – DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ DEL 54110-0157 USA PRODOTTO RILASCIATA DAL PRODUTTORE – MODELO DE CERTIFICAD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Maintenance. . . . . . .
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3. Explain Ariens Limited Warranty Policy. UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT 4. Explain recommended lubrication and PARTS maintenance. Advise customer on Use only Ariens replacement parts. adjustments. Remind customer to Replacing any part on this vehicle with change oil in 4 cycle engine crankcase anything other than an Ariens authorized after first five (5) hours of operation. replacement part may adversely affect the 5. Instruct customer on controls and performance, durability, or safety of t
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NOTATIONS 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or Read the operator’s manual. information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. OL1801 PRACTICES AND LAWS Practice usual and customary safe working Keep children and others away precautions, for the benefit of yourself and from unit while operating. others. Understand and follow all safety messages. Be alert
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Read, understand and follow all safety ALWAYS protect eyes, face, and body with practices in Owner/Operator Manual before adequate safety gear and protective clothes. beginning assembly. Failure to follow Wear sturdy footwear, gloves and safety instructions could result in personal injury goggles or safety glasses with side shields and/or damage to unit. while operating mower. ALWAYS remove key (if equipped) and NEVER operate mower barefoot or when disconnect wire from spark plug before we
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When mulching or bagging, ALWAYS install Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a discharge cover. truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from When side discharging, ALWAYS install side your vehicle before filling. discharge deflector. When practical, remove gas-powered ALWAYS shut off engine, allow blade to stop equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel and disconnect spark plug wire before it on the ground. If this is not possib
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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. Use only re
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Engine/Blade Control 2 2. Wheel Drive Control 24 3 4 1 3. Adjustable and Folding Handlebars 4. Swivel Wheel Lock (911100) (911101, 5 330, 525) 5. Grass Bag 6 9 6. Rear Door 8 23 7. Fuel Tank and Cap 7 8. Fuel Shutoff Valve (911099, 101, 102) 22 9. Choke Lever (911099, 101) 10. Height Adjustment Pins (911101, 330, 21 525) 17 11. Muffler and Muffler Guard 15 12. Ignition Switch (911515) 13. Oil Fill/Dipstick 2 14. Oil Filter (911526) 13 15. Cutting Height Levers (2 Rear
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES CAUTION: On self-propelled See Figure 5 for locations. models, both rear wheels must be set at same height or traction drive WARNING: Improper operation may not work properly. can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand Cutting Height Settings Chart entire Operator Manual. Notch Cut grass length LOW 1" (25 mm) 2 1-3/8" (35 mm) CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety 3 1-3/4" (45 mm)
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Swivel Wheel Models (911101, 330, Throttle (911102) 525) The throttle controls the engine speed and chokes To change front wheel cutting height, insert 1 engine for starting. height adjuster pin into the holes that match 2 the desired cutting height and fasten with key 1.Start - Push lever all the way ring (Figure 7). forward. 2.Fast. To change rear wheel cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a time to 3.Slow - Pull lever all the way rearward. set the desired cutting h
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Start mowing slowly and use speed control rod to gradually increase speed to a safe, Unlock - Wheel comfortable walking pace. Swivels Speed control rod should hold the desired speed. If not, adjust speed control bell crank. (See Speed Control Bell Crank on page 22.) Lock - Wheel Wheel Drive Control Held Straight CAUTION: Unit will move forward at engine start if wheel drive control is engaged. ALWAYS release wheel drive control before OM1700 starting unit. Fuel Shutoff Valve (911099,
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911099, 101 To Bag CAUTION: Check grass bag Fuel shutoff valve frequently for wear or deterioration. open. Replace worn or damaged bag with Ariens original equipment replacement bag only. 1. Shut off unit. 2. Install side discharge cover. 3. Lift rear door. 4. Hook grass bag frame on mounting Fuel shutoff valve flange. closed. 5. Lower rear door. If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame to lock in position. There should be no openings between bag and mounting surface after installing
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3. Move the choke lever to the choke EMERGENCY STOPPING position. To stop the mower in an emergency: The choke lever automatically returns to 1. Release the engine/blade control. the Off position when the engine/blade 2. Release the wheel drive control (self- control is held against the handlebar propelled models). (911099, 101). 3. Allow all moving parts to stop before 4. With engine/blade control held against leaving operator’s position. the handlebar, grasp starter handle and pull rop
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Mulching Tips For best mulching performance, cut no more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) of grass per cutting. MAINTENANCE CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read The unit must stop quickly and completely and understand the entire Safety when the control is released. Adjust or repair section before proceeding. if necessary. See Wheel Drive Control Adjustment on page 21. Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts or adjustments which may be required to CHECK GRASS BAG keep your u
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3. Connect spark plug wire. 3. Check mower blade balance. Slide mower blade on an unthreaded Sharpen the Mower Blades bolt. A balanced blade should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blade moves downward, sharpen mower blades while on unit. An the heavy end until blade is balanced imbalanced mower blade will (Figure 9). cause excessive vibration and 4. Install mower blade on unit. eventual damage to unit. Check mower blade balance before 5.
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REPLACE OIL FILTER (911526) Replace oil filter every 100 hours of use or every season. Lube Fitting 1. Change engine oil. 2. Clean around filter. 3. Turn filter counterclockwise to remove (Figure 10). 4. Apply a thin coat of oil onto seal of new filter. 5. Install new filter and hand tighten securely. Figure 11 OM1282 CHECK SPARK PLUG Spark plug should be replaced every 100 hours of operation or each year. NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can cause sparking. Replace terminal if damag
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1. Place unit on a flat, level surface. 911102, 526 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2 3. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten 3 1 cap securely. 4. Tip unit onto left side, opposite the discharge opening (911330, 331, 514, 515, 525, 526, 531). Tip unit onto right side (911099, 101, 102). 4 Make sure unit is secure and will not tip over. IMPORTANT: Remove plastic from fuel cap 5 after unit is upright and service is complete. 2 HANDLEBAR HEIGHT OM1660 4 T
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1 2 3 6 4 5 No slack OM1061 4. Tighten lower OM1400 cable nut to 1/8" 1. Drive Cover 4. Battery Plate (3 mm) below 2. Battery Plug 5. U-Bolt bracket. 3. Battery 6. Wing Nuts Release z-bend bracket. Figure 14 OM1020 ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 5. Tighten upper To adjust engine/blade control: cable nut until bracket is secure 1. Loosen cable nuts away from bracket. between cable nuts. OM1030 6. Engage engine/blade control. Measure distance between middle of z-bend and c
