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    Owner/Operator Man ual Models 91 1 1 10 - SP 21LM 9 11111 - SSP 21LM 91 1 1 12 - DSP 21LM 91 1 1 13 - DESP21LM W alk Behind Lawn Mower 01271200A 7/06 Printed in USA T ransfer model & serial number label from product registration here. Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de série dans cet encadré. Transferir aquí la etiqueta del m[...]

  • Page 2

    GB - 2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Controls a nd Fe a t ure s . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operati on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mainten ance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Service a nd Adju stment s . . . . . . . . . . 19 [...]

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    GB - 3 4. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. Advise cust omer on adjustments. Remind customer to change oil in 4 cycle engine crankcase after first five ( 5) hours of operation. 5. Instruct customer on cont rols and operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize the S afety Rules. Give customer Owner/ O perator, Parts, and Engine manuals. A[...]

  • Page 4

    GB - 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCA TIONS AL WA YS replace missing or damage d safety decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. 1. DANGER! TO A VOID SE RIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH 2. DANGER! KEEP HANDS AND FEET A W A Y Do not opera te mower unless guard s are in operating position or bagger is att ac hed. 3. CAUTION! • Bag is subject to wear an[...]

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    GB - 5 If the operator or the mechanic cannot read the manual, it is the owner ’s responsibility to explain it to them. Only the user c an prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to thems elves, other people or property . AL WA YS remove key (if equipped) and disconnect wire from spark plug before assembly . Unintentional e[...]

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    GB - 6 S top engine before removing and emptying grass bag. When mulching or bagging, AL WA 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 [...]

  • Page 7

    GB - 7 Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known t o the St ate of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. W ash hands after handling. Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilat ed area, away from spark and flames. U nplug charger before connecti ng or disconnect ing battery . Wear p[...]

  • Page 8

    GB - 8 CARTON CONTE NTS ASSEMBL Y NOTE: Remove all foam packaging f rom the unit. 1. Rem ove mower and handlebar from carton. 2. I nstall the handlebars on the pivot pins attached to the handlebar upr ights. NOTE: Make sure the cables (connected to the handlebar) a re on the left side of the unit. 3. Rem ove the handlebar mounting hardware from the[...]

  • Page 9

    GB - 9 6. Connect the engine/ blade control cable to the engine. Route the z-bend cable end i n to engine shutoff lever as shown below . Insert the cable connector into the cable mounting bracket on the engine. Make sure the connector snaps into place securely . 7. F ill engine crankcase with oil. See engine manual. 8. Set -up mowe r for bagging, s[...]

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    GB - 10 1. Engine/Blade Control (9 1111 0 , 111 ) 2. Wheel Drive Control (91 1 1 1 1) 3. Handlebars 4. Grass Bag 5. Rear Door 6. Fuel T ank and Cap 7. Oil Fill/Dip s tic k 8. Muffler and Muffler Guard 9. Cutting Height Levers (2 Re ar Wheel Adjusters, 2 Front Wheel Adjusters) 10. Lift Handle 1 1. Primer Bulb 12. Air Filter 13. Mulch Cover 14. Side [...]

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    GB - 1 1 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES See Figure 6 for locations. Engine/Blade Control The engine/blade control must be held against the handlebar to start the engine and blade. NOTE: For models 91 1 1 12, 1 13 pivot the engine/blade control into position. Do not pull back toward the operator while starting t he engine or the wheel drive may engage. Engi[...]

  • Page 12

    GB - 12 S tand a rd Models T o change cutting height, move cutting height levers one notch at a t ime on each wheel to set desired height (Figure 7). NOTE: Each wheel on mower must be set at the same height fo r a level cut . OPTIONAL CONTROLS Primer Bulb Push the primer bulb in to add fuel f or easier engine start. Wheel Drive Con trol (self-prope[...]

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    GB - 13 9 1 111 2 , 11 3 T o drive forward: 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 t he speed. T o stop: Release wheel drive co ntrol. S peed Control Knob (91 1 12, 1 13) The speed control knob s tops the wheel drive control’s travel whic[...]

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    GB - 14 MOWER SET -UP T o Bag (Optional on Push Models) See Figure 1 1 on page 14. 1. Shut off unit. 2. Make sure mulch cover is closed and secured with knob. 3. Lift rear door and remove m ulch plug, if necessary . 4. Seat bagger chut e inside deck opening and on top of deck. 5. Hook grass bag frame on mounting pins. 6. Lower rear doo r . There s [...]

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    GB - 15 T o Mulch See Figure 13 on page 15. 1. Shut off unit. 2. Remove grass bag and side discharge chute, if installed. 3. Make sure mulch cover is closed and secured with knob. 4. Lift r ear door and insert mulch plug with the beveled face to the left . There should be no openings between mulch plug and mounting surface of the deck. 5. Close rea[...]

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    GB - 16 Manual S tart 1. Check each item in the Before Each Use section of t he MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 17. 2. Open fuel shutoff valve (91 1 1 12, 1 1 3). 3. For engines with a primer , push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for a cold engine. NOTE: It is unneces sary to prim e or choke a warm engine. 4. For engines with a thr ottle, place throttle con[...]

  • Page 17

    GB - 17 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 service center . MAINTENANCE SCHE DULE NOTE: Some work ing conditions (heavy loads, high ambient t e mperat[...]

  • Page 18

    GB - 18 Sharpen the Mowe r Blades 1. Remove mower blade 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 mower blade by removing an equal amount of mat erial from each end of mower blade. DO NOT change angle of cutting edge or round the cor[...]

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    GB - 19 CHECK SP ARK PLUG S park plug should be replaced ev ery 100 hours of operation or each year . NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can cause sparking. Replace terminal if damaged. CHECK ENGINE COOLING T o prevent overheat ing, air must circ ulate freely around the c ooling fins, cylinder head and block. Every 100 hours of operat ion or yea[...]

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    GB - 20 DRIVE BEL T REPLACEMENT (self-pro pelled mode ls) T o remove drive belt: 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Remove transmission cover. 3. Disconnect idler return spring from idler arm. See F igure 17. 4. Disconnect the wheel drive cable from transmission mount, and then disconnect drive c able spring from idler arm. 5. Remove[...]

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    GB - 21 2. Connect the wheel drive cable spring to the idler arm as shown in Figure 20, and then connect t he wheel drive cab le to the transmission mount. See Figure 17. 3. Connect the idler return spring t o the idler arm. 4. Install the blade adapter and blade on the crankshaft. Make sure the blade hardware is t ightened to the prop er torque. S[...]

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    GB - 22 WHEEL DRIVE C ONTROL ADJUSTMENT (self-propelled models) See Figure 23. NOTE: The unit should stop immediately when the wheel drive control is released, and the unit should not creep forward when the wheel drive control is dis engaged with the engine running. The unit’ s forward speed should increase as the wheel drive control gets cl oser[...]

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    GB - 23 IMPORT ANT : NEVER spray unit with high- pressure wa ter or store unit outdoors. S tore mower in a coo l, dry , protected loc ation. Cleaning Allow unit to cool. Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap an d low pressu re water . Brush off dirt and debris from all surfaces. T ouch up all scratched su rfaces to prevent rust. Matching touch-up pa[...]

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    GB - 24 Wheel drive does not engage (Sel f- Propelled models) 1. W heel drive control n ot engaged. 2. Drive belt out of position. 3. Drive belt worn or damaged. 4. W heel drive control cable detached or broken. 5. Bearings damaged. 6. Debris in gear set. 7. Drive seem s to slip or speed is too slow . 1. Enga ge wheel drive control. 2. Check drive [...]

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    GB - 25 SPECIFICA TIONS Model Number 9 1111 0 9 1111 1 9 1111 2 9 11 11 3 Description SP21LM S SP21LM DSP21LM DES P21LM Length - in. (cm) 70 (177.8) Height - in. (cm) 47 (1 19.4) Width - in. (cm) 21.5 (54. 6) Actual Weight - l bs (kg) 69 (31.3) 83 (37.6) 97 (44.0) 102 (46.2) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 21 (53.3) 21 (53.3) 21 (53. 3) 21 (53.3) Cutting H[...]

  • Page 26

    Ariens Com pany • 6 55 W . Ryan S t, P .O. Box 1 57 • Brillion, WI 541 10-0157• (920) 7 56-2141 • www .ariens.com AL W2-62905 Ariens Limited Warranti es 2-Year L imited Law n and Garden Consumer Wa rranty Ariens Compa n y (Ariens) warran ts to the origi nal pu rchase r that Ariens and Gravely brand con sumer produc t s manufactured by Arien[...]

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    Ariens Com pany • 6 55 W . Ryan S t, P .O. Box 1 57 • Brillion, WI 541 10-0157• (920) 7 56-2141 • www .ariens.com AL W2- 62905 Exceptions, L imitations, Ex clusions These warran tie s are subject to t he fo llowing conditions, limit ations, and exclusion s: T o obtain warranty service, the following conditions must be met: • The p urchase[...]

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