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    Owner/Operator Man ual Models 91 1099 - LM21SH 91 1 101 - LM21SWH 91 1 102 - LM21SCH 91 1330 - LM21SW 91 1331 - LM21SE 91 1514 - LM21S 91 1515 - LM21SE 91 1525 - LM21SW 91 1526 - LM21SC 91 1531 - LM21S W alk Behind Lawn Mower 01241400A 11/03 Supersed es 012414 00 Printed in USA T ransfer model & serial number label from product registration her[...]

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    2 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan S t reet P . O. Bo x 157 Brillion, Wiscons in 541 10-015 7 USA T elephone (920) 756-2141 Facsimile (920) 756-2407 MODEL CERTIFICA TE OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUF ACTURER – MODÈLE DE CERTIFICA T DE CONFORM ITÉ DÉLIVRÉ P AR LE F ABRICANT – VOM HERSTELLER HERAUSGEGEBENE MUSTE R- ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSBESCHEINIGUN[...]

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    3 CE Sound and Vibration – Brui ts et vibrat ions CE – CE Geräu sch- und Vibrat ionswerte – CE Geluid en t rilli ng – CE støj o g vibrati on – Livel lo sonoro e vi brazioni CE – Sonido y vib ración CE – CE-lyd og -vib rasjon – CE ljudni vå och vibrat ioner – CE, melu j a täri nä – CE D ź wi ę ku i Wibracji – Som e Vibr[...]

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    GB - 4 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Controls a nd Fe a t ure s . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operati on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Mainten a nce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Service a nd Adju stment s . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

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    GB - 5 UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Ariens replacement parts. Replacing any part on this vehicle with anything other than an Ariens authori zed replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability , or safety of this unit and may void the warranty . Ariens disclaims liability for any claims or d amages, whether warranty , pr[...]

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    GB - 6 NOT ATIONS NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORT ANT : S pecific proc edures or information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. PRACTICES AND LAWS Practice usual and customary safe working precautions, for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and follow a ll safety [...]

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    GB - 7 Read, understand and f ollow all safety practices in Ow ner/Operator Manual b efore beginning assembly . Failure to f ollow instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. AL WA YS remove key (if equipped) and disconnect wire from spark plug before assembly . Unintentional engine s t art up can cause death or serious inju[...]

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    GB - 8 When mulching or bagging, AL W A YS install discharge cover . When side discharging, AL WA Y S install side discharge deflector . AL WA YS shut off engi ne, allow blade to stop and disconnect spark plug w ire before clearing clogs or cleaning unit. Check grass bag for wear , damage, and/or deterioration. Replace only with Ariens original equ[...]

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    GB - 9 Accidental engine start up can cause death or serious injury . Excep t where specifically recommended, AL WA YS stop engine, remove key (electric start models), wait for moving parts to stop, allow par ts to cool and disconnect spark plug wire before inspecting, servicing, adjusting or repairing unit. Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or oth[...]

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    GB - 10 1. Engine/Blade Control 2. Wheel Drive Control 3. Adjustable and Folding Handlebars 4. Swivel Wheel Lock (91 1 100) (91 1 101, 330, 525) 5. Grass Bag 6. Rear Door 7. Fuel T an k and Cap 8. Fuel Shutoff V alve (91 1099, 101, 102) 9. Choke Lever (91 1099, 101) 10. Height Adjustment Pins (91 1 1 01, 330, 525) 1 1. Muffler and Muf fler Guard 12[...]

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    GB - 1 1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 5 for locations. Engine/Blade Control The engine/blade control must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade. Engine/blade control feature on mower stops engine and blade within 3 secon ds whenever operator releases handlebar . Check this feature frequently . If feature fails to operate, [...]

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    GB - 12 Swivel W heel Models (91 1 101, 330, 525) T o change front wheel cutting height, insert height adjuster pin into t he holes that match the desired cutting height and fasten with key ring (Figure 7). T o change rear wheel cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a t ime to set the desired c utting height. OPTIONAL CONTROLS Pri[...]

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    GB - 13 S tart mowing slowly and use speed control rod to gradually increase speed to a safe, comfortable walking pace. S peed control rod should hold the desired speed. If not, adjust s peed control bell crank. (See Speed Control B ell Crank on page 22.) Wheel Drive Control NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel drive to propel unit. T o drive for[...]

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    GB - 14 91 1099, 101 Fuel shutoff valve open. Fuel shutoff valve closed. FILLING FUEL T ANK T o add fuel to fuel tank: 1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area. 2. St op engine and allow to cool. 3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area. 4. Re move cap. IMPORT ANT : See engine manual for correct type and grade of f uel. 5. Fill fuel tank. (see Spe[...]

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    GB - 15 EMERGENCY STOPPING T o stop the mower in an emerge ncy: 1. Release the engine/blade control. 2. Release t he wheel drive control ( self- propelled models). 3. Allow all m oving parts to stop before leaving operator ’s position. ST ARTING AND SHUT OFF See Figure 5 for all Controls and Features. NOTE: S tart engine on a level surface that i[...]

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    GB - 16 Mulching Tip s For best mulching performance, cut no more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) of grass per cutting. Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak ef ficiency . Should engine require se rvice, contact an Ariens Dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's servi[...]

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    GB - 17 3. Connect spark plug wire. Sharpen the Mowe r Blades 1. Re move mower b lade from unit. Discard mower blade if: • More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed. • Air lift s become eroded. • Blade is bent or bro ken. 2. Sharpen mowe r blade by removing an equal amount of mat erial from each end of mower blade. DO NOT change angle o[...]

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    GB - 18 REPLACE OIL FILTER (91 1 526) Replace oil filt er every 100 hours of use or every season. 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 t ighten securely . Swivel W heels (91 1 101, 330, 525 ) See Figu[...]

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    GB - 19 1. Place unit on a flat, level surface. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Remove f uel cap, place a piece of plastic bag over the opening and tighten cap securely . 4. Tip unit onto lef t side, opposite the discharge opening (91 1330, 331, 514, 515, 525, 526, 531). T ip unit onto right side (91 1099, 101, 102). Make sure unit is secure and [...]

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    GB - 20 ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT T o adjust engine/blade control: 1. Loosen cable nuts away from bracket. 2. Squeeze z-bend bracket at engine end of cable toward front of unit and hold in place. 3. Pull cable down from bracket unt il there is no slack in cable. 4. T ighten lower cable nut to 1/8" (3 mm) below bracket. Release z-bend bra[...]

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    GB - 21 DRIVE BELT REPLACEME NT T o remove drive belt: 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Set th e right rear wheel to it s lowest cutting height, and the left rear wheel to the third cutting height. This position provides clearance between friction disc and drive sheav e. 3. Remove belt from the idler , then the drive sheave, and finally , the e ng[...]

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    GB - 22 SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK The speed control bell crank holds the speed control rod in position after a speed has been set. The spring washers may become loose with normal wear . If the speed control rod does not stay firmly in posit ion, adjust the speed control bell c rank. See Figure 17. T o adjust: 1. Remov e cover, fully compress the hel[...]

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    GB - 23 Engine is difficult to rest art 1. Mower clogged with grass. 1. Clear clippings from under mower . (Allow the mower to clear clippings before shutting off engine.) Cut is poor 1. Worn blade. 2. T oo muc h grass is being removed per c utting. 3. Grass is too wet. 4. Mowing speed is too fast. 1. Check blade (see Check Mower Bl ade on page 16)[...]

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    GB - 24 SERVICE PART S Always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your mow er running like new. Description Part Number Air Filter 21535600 (91 1331, 514, 515, 525, 526) 21529800 (91 1330, 531) 21540500 (91 1099, 101, 102) Oil Filter 08266101 (91 1526) S park Plug 21534100 (91 1331, 514, 515, 525, 526) 21534300 (91 1330, 531) 21540400 (91 1099, 101, 1[...]

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    GB - 25 SPE CIFICATIONS Model Number 91 1099 91 1 101 911 102 91 1330 91 1331 Description LM21SH LM21SWH LM21S CH LM21SW LM21SE Length - in. (cm ) 61.5 (156) Height - in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width - in. (cm) 23 (58.4) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 100 (45.3) 107 (48.8) 1 15 (52.2) 105 (45.7) 102 (46.3) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - in. ([...]

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    GB - 26 SPE CIFICATIONS Model Number 91 1514 91 1515 91 1525 91 1526 91 1531 Description LM21S LM21SE LM21SW LM21S C LM21S Length - in. (cm ) 61.5 (156) Height - in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width - in. (cm) 23 (58.4) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 97 (44) 102 (46.3) 105 ( 45.7) 1 10 (49.9) 93 (4 2.2) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) Cutting Height - in. (cm) 6 P[...]

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    Ariens Company 655 West Ryan St reet P .O. B ox 157 Brillion, W I 541 10-0 157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www .ariens.com[...]