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Owner/Operator Manual
Models
915055 - 1944
915057 - 2148
915059 - 2352
915065 - 1540
915067 - 1740
915501 - 1844
915502 - 1540
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Ariens Company EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER – DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE ÉMISE PAR LE FABRICANT – 655 West Ryan Street EU-ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG DES HERSTELLERS – P.O. Box 157 VERKLARING VAN OVEREENSTEMMING VOOR DE EU, AFGEGEVEN DOOR DE FABRIKANT – EF OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING Brillion, Wisconsin UDSTEDT AF FABRIKANTEN – DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ CE 54110-0157 USA RILASCIATA DAL PRODUTTORE – DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD CE Telephone EMITIDA POR EL FABRIC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . 11 SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. . . . . . . . . 16 SPECIFICATIONS
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5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. Before Attempting To Operate Your Unit: 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or 1. Make sure all assembly has been go to www.ariens.com. properly completed. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions DISCLAIMER provided in the manuals. Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, 3. Review control functions and operation change, and improve its products at any time of the unit. Do not operate the unit without notice
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1 7 2 3 5 6 077541 4 OE0050 Figure 2 2. Danger! NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating parts. Avoid injury - Stay clear of OL1813 rotating parts. OL1816 4. Warning! 3. Danger! Always stand clear of discharge area. Always keep feet and hands OL1814 away from rotating parts. OL1809 Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached or guards Always stand clear of discharge are in operating position. area. Do not direct discharge OL1815 toward other people. OL1810 5. Danger! To Avoid Seri
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Never direct discharge toward Fill fuel tanks to 2-1/2 in. other people. Thrown objects (6.35 cm) below bottom of filler can cause injury. OL1803 neck. Look down and behind before Never fill fuel tank when engine is and while backing. running, hot or unit is indoors. Never OL1804 overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. SAFETY RULES OL1805 Never carry children. If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, AL
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Only trained adults may operate unit. Training Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those includes being familiar with controls and you can safely control and the unit can safely actual operation. handle. NEVER operate unit after or during the use of ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards medication, drugs or alcohol. and panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened. NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their alertness or coordination is Do not operate without either
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ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and Reverse connections may result in sparks shut off fuel when transporting unit. which can cause serious injury. Always connect positive (+) lead of charger to Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. negative (-) terminal. This product is equipped with an internal ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on and p
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Check Safety Interlock System and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can Tools Required result in death or serious injury. Check Adjustable wrench system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly. Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. Unpack Unit See Safety Interlock System on page 11. Remove unit and all other components from Check function of all c
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 7 11 15 14 13 12 10 9 OE0220 Figure 4 1. Ignition Switch 9. Axle Lock (915067, 055, 057, 059, 501) 2. PTO Switch 10. Mower Lift Pedal 3. Throttle Lever 11. Mower Deck 4. Seat 12. Discharge Chute 5. Steering Levers 13. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 6. Parking Brake 14. Choke Control (915055, 057, 059, 501) 7. Fuel Tanks 15. Hour meter (915067, 055, 057, 059, 501, and optional on 915065, 502) 8. Headlights (915067, 055, 057, 059, 501) OPERATION Safety Interlock System
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Ignition Switch Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch Operate ignition switch Engages (2) and 1 1 with a removable key. disengages (1) mower Ignition switch has four blades. 2 positions: Stop (1), 2 Headlight (2), Run (3), Start (4). See STARTING OE005 3 AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE on page 14 for detailed instructions on 4 Fuel Shut-Off Valve OE0004 how to start engine. Controls fuel flow from left Throttle Lever (915065, 067, 502) 3 1 fuel tank (1) or right fuel OFF LEFT Choke (1) – Use to start a
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Mower Lift Pedal (Figure 5) Raises and lowers mower deck. 2 1 3 1. Adjustment Pin 2. Mower Lift Pedal 3. Adjustment Hole OE0240 1 Figure 5 2 3 4 OE0060 1. Front Axle 3. Lockout NOTE: The adjustment pin is used to set the Position height of the mower deck. See 2. Pivoting SPECIFICATIONS on page 29 for cutting Position 4. Axle Lock height dimensions. Hardware Figure 6 76 5 4 3 2 1 Adjusting Seat Press mower lift pedal and install adjustment pin in the desired adjustment hole. Lift adjustmen
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FILLING FUEL TANKS Stopping the Engine 1. Stop unit. 1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to prevent dust, dirt, and debris from 2. Disengage PTO. entering fuel tanks. 3. Set throttle lever to slow. 2. Remove fuel caps. 4. Turn ignition switch to off position and IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct remove key. type and grade of fuel. 5. Set parking brake. 3. Fill fuel tanks to 2-1/2 in. (6.35 cm) below bottom of filler neck. See OPERATING MOWER SPECIFICATIONS on page 29 for 1. Sta
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05305600 05305200 MOVING UNIT MANUALLY WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit manually (figure 8). 1 2 Models 915065 1 and 502 2 1 Models 915055, 057, 059, 067, and 501 2 1 2 1. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged 2. Transmission Bypass Lever Disengaged Figure 8 OE0260 GB - 15
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: To have full access to the engine, the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read seat must be tipped forward (see TIPPING and understand the entire Safety SEAT FORWARD on page 17) and the hood section before proceeding. opened (see OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD on page 18). IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual for additional information.
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Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery Battery and Battery Cables on page 22). Lubricate Apply grease to zerk (1) on Unit each front wheel 25 Hours or Every Season 1 50 Hours Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. or Every Fasteners Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged. Tighten all nuts Season and bolts to the correct torque value. Check All Replace worn or deteriorated belts. Belts 100 Hours Check hy
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OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD REMOVING MOWER DECK To open, pull up on the front of the hood to Remove (Figure 11) open and push down on top of hood to close 1. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch until hood snaps into hood clips (figure 10). (see REPLACING PTO BELT on 2 page 24). 1 NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit. 2. Remove guide arm from front mount bracket. 3. Remove rear lift link, rear trunnion, front lift link, and front trunnion from mower deck and mower l
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8 7 6 5 5 4 9 3 2 1. Mower Deck 6. Guide Arm 2. Front Trunnion 7. PTO Belt 3. Front Lift Link 8. Rear Trunnion 4. Front Mount Bracket 9. Rear Lift Link 1 5. Mower Lift Figure 11 OE0230 IMPORTANT: The distance from rear edge of LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING mower blades to the ground MUST NOT PITCH OF MOWER DECK exceed 3 in. (7.6 cm) (figure 13). Adjust on a level surface, with the tires Mower Deck Shown 1 2 inflated to the correct air pressure (see From The Side 3 SPECIFICATIONS on page 29). Lev
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7. Check that the mower deck is level: REPLACING MOWER BLADE a.Rotate right and left mower blades to Remove (Figure 14) face side-to-side. b.Measure outer edge of mower blades CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp to ground. Measurement must be and can cut you. Wrap the blades or within 1/4 inch (6.35 mm). wear gloves, and use extra caution If mower deck is not level, repeat steps when servicing them. 5 and 6. 1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation. If mower deck is level, record the di
