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ENGLISH
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Printed in USA

SAFETY ..........................

STORAGE .......................

ASSEMBLY

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TROUBLESHOOTING

CONTROLS

AND FEATURES

OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE

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SCHEDULE

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AND ADJUSTMENTS

NON-ENGLISH

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SERVICE

ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

WARRANTY

MANUALS

PARTS .................
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English
may your
be obtained
from your
Dealer. Visit
dealer or
www.ariens.com for a list of
equipment.
languages available for your
Manuals printed in languages other
than English are also available as a
free download on our website:

All reference to left, right, front, or rear are
given from operator seated in operation
position and facing the direction of forward
travel.

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS

MANUALES EN IDIOMAS
DIFERENTES DEL INGLES

When ordering replacement parts or making
service inquiries, know the Model and Serial
numbers of your unit and engine.

Puede obtener manuales en
idiomas
diferentes
en su
distribuidor.
Visite adel
su ingles
distribuidor
o vaya a www.ariens.com para
obtener una lista de idiomas

Numbers are located on the product
registration form in the unit literature
package. They are printed on a serial number
label, located on the frame of your unit under
the seat (figure 1).

disponibles para su equipo.
Tambien puede imprimir manuales
en idiomas diferentes del ingles
descargandolos gratuitamente de
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MANUELS NON ANGLAIS
Des manuels dans differentes

Before operation of unit, carefully and
completely read your manuals. The contents
will provide you with an understanding of
safety instructions and controls during normal
operation and maintenance.

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THE MANUAL

Manuals in languages other than
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sont disponibles
chez
votre
revendeur.
Rendez-vous
chez votre revendeur ou allez sur
consulter la liste des langues
le site www.ariens.com pour
disponibles pour votre equipement.
Les manuels imprimes dans des
langues differentes de I'anglais
sont egalement disponibles en
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Unit Serial Number Label
Figure 1

GB-2

Record
UnitModel
andSerial

DELIVERY

numbers here.

Customer Note: If you have purchased this
product without complete assembly and
instruction by your retailer, it is your
responsibility to:

Record Engine Model and Serial
numbers here.

Read and understand all assembly
instructions in this manual. If you do
not understand or have difficulty
following the instructions, contact your
nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION
The Ariens dealer must register the product
at the time of purchase. Registering the
product will help the company process
warranty claims or contact you with the latest
service information. All claims meeting
requirements during the limited warranty
period will be honored, whether or not the
product registration card is returned. Keep a
proof of purchase if you do not register your
unit.
Customer Note: If the Dealer does not
register your product, please fill out, sign and
return the product registration card to Ariens
or go to www.ariens.com on the internet

UNAUTHORIZED
PARTS

REPLACEMENT

Use only Ariens replacement parts. The
replacement of any part on this unit with
anything other than an Ariens authorized
replacement part may adversely affect the
performance, durability, and safety of this unit
and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims
liability for any claims or damages, whether
warranty, property damage, personal injury or
death arising out of the use of unauthorized
replacement parts.
NOTE: A complete Parts manual may be
download from www.ariens.com on the
internet.

NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer,
go to www.ariens.com on the internet.

or
adjustmentsImproper
can cause
serious
WARNING:
assembly
injury.

Before Attempting to Operate Your
Unit:
1. Make sure all assembly has been
properly completed.
2. Understand all Safety Precautions
provided in the manuals.
3. Review control functions and operation
of the unit. Do not operate the unit
unless all controls function as described
in this manual.
4. Review recommended lubrication,
maintenance and adjustments.
5. Review Limited Warranty Policy.
6. Fill out a product registration card and
return the card to the Ariens Company or
go to www.ariens.com.

DISCLAIMER
Ariens reserves the right to discontinue,
change, and improve its products at any time
without notice or obligation to the purchaser.
The descriptions and specifications contained
in this manual were in effect at printing.
Equipment described within this manual may
be optional. Some illustrations may not be
applicable to your unit.

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WARNING: This cutting machine
is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the safety
instructions in the manuals and on
decals could result in serious
injury or death.

HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY
avoided, MAY RESULT in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe
practices.

NOTATIONS

Slopes are a major factor related
to loss-of-control and tip-over
accidents. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution.

NOTE: General reference information for
proper operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or
information required to prevent damage to
unit or attachment.

Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Never
assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.

SAFETY DECALS AND
LOCATIONS

Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive,
handle with care.

ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety
Decals. Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal
locations.

Disengage attachment, stop unit
and engine, remove key, engage
parking brake, and allow moving
parts to stop before leaving
operator's position.

SAFETY ALERTS

out
Lookimportant
for thesesafety
symbols to point
precautions. They mean:
Personal Safety Is
Involved!
Attention!
Become Alert!
Obey The Message!

The safety alert symbol is used in decals and
with this manual. Understand the safety
message. It contains important information
about personal safety.

HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not
WARNING: POTENTIALLY
avoided, COULD RESULT in
death or serious injury.

HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not
DANGER: IMMINENTLY
avoided, WILL RESULT in death
or serious injury.

GB-4

Figure
2
1.DANGER!

&DANGER!

Avoid
- Stay clear of
rotatinginjury
parts.
OL1816

Always keep feet and hands
away from rotating parts.
OL1809

2.CAUTION

Always stand clear of discharge
area. Do not direct discharge
toward other people.
No smoking.

IMPORTANT:

D:Ltt

DO NOT overfill.

filler
neck
(see
FILLING
FUELof
Fill fuel
tank
to below
bottom
TANK on page 13).

severe
damage
evaporative
WARNING:
OvertoFilling
may cause
system !

while
Keep operating.
people away from unit

Shut off engine, remove key,
and read manual before you
adjust or repair unit.
OL1812

Never fill fuel tank when engine is
running, hot or unit is indoors. Never
overfill fuel tank.

NO STEP!
away
from Always
rotating keep
parts. feet
OL1813

Replace fuel cap securely and clean
up spilled fuel.

GB-5

4.DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH
Read the operator's

&WARNING!

manual.

Always stand clear of discharge
area.
OL1814

OLt801

Keep children and others away
from unit while operating.

Do not operate mower unless
bagger is attached or guards
are in operating position.

OL1802

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Never direct discharge toward
other people. Thrown objects
can cause injury.

&DANGER!

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Keep hands and feet away.
Lookwhile
downbacking.
and behind before
and
OL1804

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Do not operate mower unless
guards are in operating position

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or bagger is attached.

Never carry children.

7.HOT SURFACES!
OL1806

Go up and down slopes, not
across.
OL1807

OL180I

DO NOT operate on slopes
over 10°.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
This equipment and/or its engine may include
exhaust and evaporative emissions control
system componeents required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and!or California Air Resources Board
(CARB) regulations. Tampering with emission
controls and components by unauthorized
personnel may result in severe fines or
penalties. Emission controls and components
can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company
Dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturing service center. Contact your
Ariens Company Equipment Retailer
concerning emission controls and component
questions.

If machine stops going uphill, stop
blade and back down slowly.
Avoid sudden turns.
Keep safety devices (guards,
shields, switches, etc.) in place and
working.
Check interlock system per manual
before use.
Understand
all controls.

DO NOT touch parts which are
hot from operation. ALWAYS
allow parts to cool.

location and function of

Never allow operation by untrained
persons.
Disengage PTO, stop unit and
engine, set parking brake and
remove key before making any
inspections, repairs, etc.

SAFETY RULES
If unit is to be used by someone other than
original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold,
ALWAYS provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation.
Only the user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to
themselves, other people or property.
GB-6

Read,
understand,
andfollow
allsafety
Protect
eyes,
faceandhead
fromobjects
that
practices
inOwner/Operator
Manual
before maybethrown
fromunit.Wear
appropriate
assembling,
using
orworking
onthismower. hearing
protection.
Always
wear
safety
orsafety
glasses
withsideshields
ALWAYS
remove
keyfromignition
andwire goggles
operating
mower.
fromspark
plugbefore
assembly,
orworking when
onthisunit.
Avoid
sharp
edges.
Sharp
edges
cancut.
Moving
parts
cancutofffingers
orahand.
Inspect
unitbefore
each
usefor:missing
or
damaged
decals
andshields,
correctly
ALWAYS
keep
hands
andfeetaway
fromall
operating
safety
interlock
system,
and
rotating
parts
during
operation.
Rotating
parts
deterioration
ofgrass
catchers.
Replace
or
cancutoffbody
parts.
repair
asneeded.
ALWAYS
keep
hands
away
fromallpinch
ALWAYS
check
overhead
andside
points.
clearances
carefully
before
operation.
Start
andoperate
unitonly
when
seated
in
ALWAYS
beaware
oftraffic
when
crossing
or operator's
position.
Steering
control
levers
operating
along
streets
orcurbs.
must
beinneutral,
PTO
disengaged
and
Keep
children,
people,
andpetsaway.
Be
parking
brake
setwhen
starting
engine.
alertandshutoffunitifanyone
enters
work ALWAYS
keep
body
andhands
away
from
area.
Keep
children
under
watchful
careofa pinholes
ornozzles
which
eject
hydraulic
responsible
adult.
fluidunder
pressure.
NEVER
allow
children
tooperate
orplayon DONOT
t
ouch
unitparts
which
might
behot
ornear
unit.
from
operation.
Allow
parts
tocoolbefore
Keep
area
ofoperation
clear
ofalltoys,and attempting
tomaintain,
adjust
orservice.
debris.
Thrown
objects
cancause
injury.
NEVER
place
yourhands
oranypartofyour
Stay
alertforhidden
hazards,
holes,
andruts. body
orclothing
inside
ornear
anymoving
partwhile
unitisrunning.
Avoid
uneven
orrough
terrain.
DONOT
operate
near
drop-offs,
ditches,
or
NEVER
direct
discharge
towards
persons
or
embankments.
Unitcansuddenly
turnoverif property.
Thrown
objects
mayricochet
back
awheel
isovertheedge
ofaclifforditch,
orif towards
operator.
ALWAYS
stand
clear
ofthe
anedge
caves
in.
discharge
area.
Dust,
fog,etc.canreduce
vision
andcause ALWAYS
disengage
attachment,
stopunit
anaccident.
Operate
unitonlywhen
there
is andengine,
remove
key,
engage
parking
good
visibility
andlight.
brake,
andallow
moving
parts
tostopbefore
leaving
operator's
position.
Data
indicates
thatoperators,
age60and
above,
areinvolved
inalarger
percentage
of Useextreme
caution
ongravel
surfaces.
riding
mower
related
injuries.
These
Disengage
PTO
when
attachment
isnotin
operators
should
evaluate
their
ability
to
useandwhen
crossing
gravel
surfaces.
operate
theriding
mower
safely
enough
to
DONOT
operate
unitifsafety
interlock
protect
themselves
andothers
from
serious system
isdamaged
ordisabled.
Check
safety
injury.
interlock
before
each
use.
Only
trained
adults
mayoperate
unit.TrainingALWAYS
remove
keytoprevent
unauthorized
includes
being
familiar
withcontrols
and
use.
actual
operation.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. Slow
NEVER
operate
unitafter
orduring
theuseof down
before turning.
medication,
drugs
oralcohol.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or
NEVER
allow
anyone
tooperate
thisunit
unclogging chute.
when
their
alertness
orcoordination
is
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced
impaired.
traction could cause sliding.
Wear
adequate
safety
gear,
sturdy
shoes, DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by
andprotective
gloves.
your foot on the ground.
DONOT
wear
loose
clothing
orjewelry
and putting
Know
the
weight of loads. Limit loads to those
tieback
hairthatmaygetcaught
inrotating you can safely
control and the unit can safely
parts.
handle.
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards
and panels in good repair, in place and
securely fastened.
GB-7

Donotoperate
without
either
entire
grass
Use extra care when loading or unloading
unit onto trailer or truck.
catcher
orthedischarge
guard
inplace.
DONOT
operate
inreverse
unless
absolutelySecure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
necessary.
ALWAYS
lookdown
andbehind NEVER secure from rods or linkages that
before
andwhile
backing;
especially
for
could be damaged.
children.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is
Follow
themanufacturer's
recommendations
running.
forwheel
weights
orcounterweights
to
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and
improve
stability
when
using
attachments. shut off fuel when transporting unit.
NEVER
carry
passengers-especially Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and
children-even
withblades
off.
other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
Useextra
care
when
approaching
blind
This product is equipped with an internal
corners
orobjects
thatmayobscure
vision
of combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on
hidden
obstacles
andchildren.
or near any unimproved, forest-covered or
Ifyoucannot
back
upaslope
oryoufeel
brush covered land unless exhaust system is
uneasy
onit,donotmow
it.
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
Mow
upanddown
slopes,
notacross
them. applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark
if it is used, must be maintained in
Useslowspeed
onanyslope.
Tires
maylose arrester,
traction
onslopes
even
though
thebrakes
are effective working order by operator.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are
functioning
properly.
explosive. Handle with care. Use an
Keep
allmovements
ontheslope
slow and
approved gasoline container with an
gradual, DO NOT make sudden changes in
speed or direction.

appropriate

Use extra care while operating machines with
grass catcher or other attachments. They can
affect stability of the machine.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a
slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
DO NOT operate on slopes over 10° .
DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. If
unit is parked on a slope, ALWAYS chock or
block wheels and set parking brake.
DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission
and coast downhill.

sized dispensing spout.

NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.
ALWAYS allow engine to cool before
servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running
or hot from operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
NEVER overfill fuel tank.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up
spilled fuel.
NEVER fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground away from
your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.

Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
for weight limits for towed equipment and
towing on slopes.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lockopen device.

Maximum Tongue weight: 30 Ibs.
Maximum Trailer weight: 300 Ibs.
Do not use hitch with bagger attached.
Do not use on steep hills or slopes.
Do not park on hills when trailer is attached.

If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.

Do not use with any ground engaging
equipment.
NEVER allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.

Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both
battery terminals at the same time may result
in injury and unit damage. DO NOT reverse
battery connections.

On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment
may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
GB-8

Explosive
Gases
frombattery
cancause
Fumes
fromengine
exhaust
cancause
injury
death
orserious
injury.
Poisonous
battery ordeath.
DONOTrunengine
inanenclosed
fluidcontains
sulfuric
acid
anditscontact
with area.
Always
provide
good
ventilation.
skin,eyes
orclothing
cancause
severe
ALWAYS
maintain
unit
i
nsafe
operating
chemical
burns.
condition.
Damaged
orworn
outmuffler
can
NOflames,
NOsparks,
NOsmoking
near
cause
fireorexplosion.
battery.
Stopandinspect
equipment
ifyoustrike
an
ALWAYS
wear
safety
glasses
andprotectiveobject
orifthere
isanunusual
vibration.
gearnear
battery.
Useinsulated
tools.
Repair,
ifnecessary,
before
restarting.
Never
make
adjustments
orrepairs
withtheengine
DONOT
TIPbattery
beyond
a45°angle
in
running.
anydirection.
Mower
blades
aresharp
andcancutyou.
ALWAYS
keep
batteries
outofreach
of
Wrap
theblade(s)
orwear
gloves,
anduse
children.
extra
c
aution
when
s
ervicing
them.
NEVER
Battery
posts,
terminals
andrelated
weldorstraighten
mower
blades.
accessories
contain
leadandlead
ofoneblade
maycause
rotation
of
compounds,
chemicals
known
totheState
of Rotation
blades.
California
tocause
cancer
andreproductivetheother
harm.
Wash
hands
afterhandling.
Check
brake
operation
frequently.
Adjust
and
asrequired.
Reverse
connections
mayresult
insparks service
which
cancause
serious
injury.
Always
Keep
allhardware
properly
tightened.
connect
positive
(+)leadofcharger
to
Stored
energy
insprings
cancause
injury.
positive
(+)terminal,
andnegative
(-)leadto Maintain
orreplace
safety
and
instruction
negative
(-)terminal.
labels,
asnecessary.
ALWAYS
disconnect
negative
(-)cable
FIRST Never
store
themachine
orfuelcontainer
andpositive
(+)cable
SECOND.
ALWAYS inside
abuilding
where
there
isanopen
connect
positive
(+)cable
FIRST,
and
flame,
such
a
sawater
heater.
negative
(-)cable
SECOND.
Shutofffuel(ifprovided)
andallow
engine
to
Afrozen
battery
canexplode
andresult
in
cool
completely
before
storing
inclosed
area
death
orserious
injury.
DONOT
charge
or
unit.
jump
startabattery
containing
frozen
fluid. orcovering
grass
anddebris
fromunit,especially
Thaw
thebattery
before
putting
onacharger Clean
from
around
muffler
andengine,
tohelp
orjump
starting.
fires.
ALWAYS
keep
protective
structures,
guards, prevent
Forextended
storage,
clean
unitthoroughly.
andpanels
ingood
repair,
inplace
and
Manual
forproper
storage.
securely
fastened.
NEVER
modify
orremove SeeEngine
Useonly
attachments
oraccessories
safety
devices.
foryourunit.
DONOT
change
engine
governor
settings
or designed
Check
attachment
components
frequently.
If
over-speed
engine.
worn
ordamaged,
replace
with
manufacturer's
recommended
parts.
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Unpack

Tools

Unit

Remove unit and all other components from
the shipping container. Engage transmission
bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT
MANUALLYon page 15). Push unit from
container onto a level surface. Disengage
transmission bypass lever.

Read
and understand
the entire
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Safety section before proceeding.

Required
Adjustable wrench
Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.

Connect

Battery

See Battery Removal and Installation on
page 22 and perform steps 2 and 3 in the
installation section.

GB-9

Place

Unit in Operating

Position

(Figure 3):
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat
positioned as far back as possible.
1. Tip seat forward and adjust the seat as
needed (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 18 and SEAT
ADJUSTMENT on page 18).
2. Remove eccentric spacers and rotate
steering levers to the operating position.
Reinstall spacers. Do not tighten.
3. Adjust steering levers (see ADJUSTING
STEERING LEVERS on page 24).

Check Engine Oil Level
Refer to Engine Manual.
Check Tire Pressure

AUTION: separation
Avoid injury!
Explosive
of tire and
rim parts is possible when they
are serviced incorrectly:
Do not attempt to mount a
tire without the proper
equipment and experience
to perform the job.
Do not inflate the tires
above the recommended
pressure.
Do not weld or heat a
wheel and tire assembly.
Heat can cause an
increase in air pressure
resulting in an explosion.
Welding can structurally
weaken or deform the
wheel.
Do not stand in front or
over the tire assembly
when inflating. Use a clipon chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow
you to stand to one side.

See SPECIFICATIONS
Level

Mower

on page 30.

Deck

See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING
OF MOWER DECK on page 20.
Fill Fuel

PITCH

Tank

See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 13.
Check
1.
2.

Steering Lever
Seat

Eccentric
Spacer

Figure 3

Safety

Interlock

System

failure
ARNING:
and improper
Safety interlock
operation of
unit can result in death or serious
injury. Check system before each
use to make sure it is functioning
properly.

See Safety Interlock System on page 12.
Check

function

of all controls

See OPERATION on page 12.

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5
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915131, 915141

9
13
915143

Figure 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Throttle/Choke Lever ( 915131, 141 )
Ignition Switch
PTO Switch
Seat
Fuel Level

6. Steering Levers

7. Fuel Tank
8. Mower Lift Pedal
9. Mower Deck
10.
11.
12.
13.

GB- 11

Discharge Chute
Parking Brake'
Choke (915143)
Throttle (915143)

Safety Interlock System
Read
and understand
the entire
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Safety section before proceeding.

WARNING: Safety interlock failure
and improper operation of unit can
result in death or serious injury.
Check system before each use to
make sure it is functioning
properly.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See figure 4 for all controls and features
locations.

Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated contact
your Ariens dealer for repairs.
Test
1
2
3
4*+
5*+

Steering Lever
Neutral Position
Neutral Position
Neutral Position
Out of Neutral Position
Neutral Position

PTO
Off
On
Off
Off
On

Parking Brake
Engaged
Engaged
Disengaged
Disengaged
Engaged

Engine
Starts
Doesn't Start
Doesn't Start
Shuts Off
Shuts Off

Test with engine running.
+ Operator lifts off seat.
Ignition

Switch

Throttle
Operate ignition switch
with a removable key.
Ignition switch has three
positions: Stop (1),
Run (2), Start (3). See
STARTING AND
SHUTTING OFF

(915143)

Fast (1) - Increases engine
speed.

ENGINE on page 14 for
detailed instructions on
how to start engine.

Throttle/Choke

Lever

(915131,

141 )

Choke (1) - Use to start a cold

i\!1 en0ine.
m

Fast (2) - Increases
speed.

O
OE0002

Choke

(91 5143)
Pull choke control out to start a
cold engine.
Push choke control in when

engine

Jlt

engine is warm.

Parking

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915131:
4.50 in. + 1/4 in. (11.4 cm +0.64
915141,

cm)

143:

4 in. _+1/4 in. (10.16 cm _+0.64 cm)
1.
2.

Mower Deck
Mower Blade

Figure 11
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Ground

The Forward Pitch Of The Mower
Blades (Figure 12):
Should be 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in.
(6.35 mm) pitched forward.
NOTE: This measurement must be taken
when the mower blades ends point forward.
Forward Pitch of Mower Blades
3

Adjusting
The Mower Deck To Adjust
Mower Blade Height And Pitch
(Figure 14):
NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust
the height and pitch of the mower blades.
1. Adjust the trunnions first and re-take the
three measurements required to level
and adjust the pitch of the mower deck.
These measurements are:
a. The distance from the mower
blades to the ground.

/
Mower Deck
Mower Blade

The forward pitch of the mower
blades.

The pitch of the mower blades
from side-to-side.

2. Repeat step 1 as needed until all three
measurements are within the tolerances
specified.

Front of
Mower Deck
1.
2.

Ground

Figure 12
The Pitch Of The Mower
Side-To-Side

(Figure

Blades

From

13):

Should be within 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) as
measured on each side of the mower
deck.
NOTE: This measurement must be taken
when the mower blade ends point left and
right.
Side-To-Side

Pitch
1. Trunnion

/
It

/2
/

REPLACING MOWER BLADE
(Figure

15)

CAUTION: Mower blades are
sharp and can cut you. Wrap
the blades or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when
servicing them.

1/4-in. (6.35 mm) from Side-To-Side
3.

Mower Deck

Figure 14

Remove

1. Mower Deck
2. Mower Blade

Ground

Figure 13
1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation.
2. Remove mounting hardware and mower
blades from spindles.
Install

(Figure

15)

1. Install mower blades on spindles with
mounting hardware.
2. Torque 5/8-inch nut to 92 to 130 Ibf-ft
(125 to 176 N°m).

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4. Install mower blade on unit (see
REPLACING MOWER BLADE on
page 21 ).
DO NOT Sharpen to this Pattern

3
Sharpen to this Pattern

j4
1.
2. Spindle
Blade
3. Washer
4. 5/8in.Nut
Figure
15
SHARPENING

MOWER BLADE

1
1. Air Lift Erosion
2. Cutting Edge

CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen
mower blade while on unit. An
unbalanced mower blade will
cause excessive vibration and
eventual damage to unit. Check
mower blade balance prior to
reinstalling mower blades.
NEVER weld or straighten mower
blades.

Figure 16

SERVICING THE BATTERY
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a
maintenance-free
battery that requires no
regular maintenance except cleaning the
terminals.

1. Remove mower blade from unit (see
REPLACING MOWER BLADE on
page 21).
Ariens recommends having mower blades
sharpened by a professional. Contact your
Ariens dealer.

Discard mower blade if (figure 16):
more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is
removed.
the air lift erosion area is eroded.
the mower blade is bent or broken.

terminals
related posts,
accessories
WARNING:andBattery
contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

Battery Removal and Installation
Remove

Do not change angle of cutting edge or round
the corner at the end of mower blade.
2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an
equal amount of material from each end
of mower blade.
3. Check mower blade balance by sliding
mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. If
blade is balanced, it should remain in a
horizontal position. If either end of
mower blade moves downward, sharpen
the heavy end until mower blade is
balanced.

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(Figure

17)

1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 18).
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Remove battery hold-down bracket and
battery from unit.

Install

(Figure

Charging the Battery
(Figure 17)

17)

1. Install battery on the unit with battery
hold-down bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (-) cable.
3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 18).
1

WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and
result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
Let the battery thaw before
charging.

4
Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
External Contact: Flush with water.
Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention
immediately!
Internal Contact: Drink large quantities
of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get
medical attention immediately!
In case of internal contact, DO NOT
induce vomiting!

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information
provided on battery and battery charger.
Contact battery and battery charger
manufacturers' for detailed instructions.

Positive (+) Terminal
Positive (+) Cable
Battery Hold-Down Bracket
Battery
Negative (-) Terminal
Negative (-) Cable

1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 22).
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (-)
lead of charger to negative (-) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to battery
charger and battery manufacturers'
instructions.

Figure 17

Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure

17)

1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 18).
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (-)
terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (-) cable.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 18).

5. Install battery on unit (see Battery
Removal and Installation on page 22).
Jump-Starting
Ariens does not recommend jump-starting
your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine
and electrical system components. See your
engine manual for more detailed information.

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ADJUSTING

STEERING

Adjusting Steering
(Figure 18)

LEVERS

Forward
(Figure

Lever Height

Speed

Adjustment

19)

NOTE: Reverse speed cannot be adjusted. If
unit tracks excessively left or right in reverse,
see your Dealer for repair.
IMPORTANT: The unit should track within
2 feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet
(9.14 m).
The travel of the steering levers may need
adjustment if the unit turns to the right or left
when both steering levers are pushed as far
forward as possible.
NOTE: The side the unit turns toward
indicates that the wheel on that side is turning
slower than the other wheel. Either the wheel
that is turning faster needs to slow down or
the wheel that is turning slower needs to
speed up to allow the unit to travel in a
straight line.
1. Determine which way the unit turns.
2. Loosen jam nut on the adjustment bolt.
3. Adjust speed by:
Turning adjustment bolt clockwise to
decrease steering lever travel.
Turning adjustment bolt
counterclockwise to increase steering
lever travel.
4. Tighten the jam nut.

1. Handlebar
2. Steering Lever
3. Mounting Hardware
4. Adjustment Holes
5. Eccentric Spacer
6. Shipping Adjustment

Holes

Figure 18
NOTE: Perform steps 1 and 2 for both
steering levers.
1. Remove mounting hardware and move
handlebar up or down until the steering
levers are at the appropriate height.
2. Install mounting hardware.
NOTE: Align handlebars by adjusting
eccentric spacer until the handlebar height is
the same.

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1. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt
2. Steering Lever
Figure 19

REPLACING PTO BELT
915141, 143
Remove

(Figure

20)
4

1. Lower mower deck to the ground.
2. Remove belt covers from mower deck.
CAUTION: Use care
releasing idler spring
Keep body parts well
idler when performing
operation.

when
tension.
away from
this

3.915131 :Disconnect the PTO actuator
cable from the deck idler arm.
4. Pull idler arm towards outside of unit
until tension is removed from PTO belt.
5. Remove PTO belt from left mower deck
pulley.
6. Slowly release idler arm until tension is
removed from idler spring.
7. Remove PTO belt from mower deck and
engine drive pulley.
915131

1.
2.
3.
4.

Deck Spindle
Engine Drive Pulley
Deck Idler
PTO Belt
Figure 21

Install (Figure 20)
NOTE: Do not install PTO belt on left mower
deck pulley in step 1.
1. Install PTO belt on engine drive pulley
and mower deck.
2. Pull idler arm towards outside of unit
until PTO belt can be routed around left
mower deck pulley.
3. Slowly release idler arm until idler pulley
rests firmly against PTO belt.
915131 : Connect the PTO actuator cable to
the deck idler arm.

a. Insert a shim of 0.10" (the thickness
of 12-gauge steel) between the roller
on the idler arm and the deck sheave.

With the shim in place, pull the
actuator cable taut and then tighten
the cable adjustment nuts against the
cable mount bracket to hold the

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

PTO Actuator Cable
Deck Spindle
Engine Drive Pulley
Deck Idler
PTO Belt

setting.
b. Remove the shim and check for a gap
between the roller and the deck
sheave.
4. Install belt covers on mower deck.

Figure 20

NOTE: Ensure that belt is still positioned in
the groove of the sheave after belt covers are
installed.

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REPLACING HYDROSTATIC
Remove

(Figure

BELT

1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING
PTO BELT on page 25).
CAUTION: Use care
releasing idler spring
Keep body parts well
idler when performing
operation.

22)

when
tension.
away from
this

2. Disconnect idler spring.
3. Remove hydrostatic belt from
hydrostatic transmission pulleys, drive
pulley, and idler.
Install

(Figure

22)

1. Install hydrostatic belt on idler, drive
pulley, and hydrostatic transmission
pulleys.
2. Connect idler spring.
3. Install PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO
BELTon page 25).

1.
2.

Term Storage

3.
4.

Idler
Idler Spring

Figure 22

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Short

Hydrostatic Belt
Hydrostatic
Transmission
Pulley

=1
Fuel System

IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with highpressure water or store unit outdoors.
Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in
a clean dry area.
Inspect unit for signs of wear or damage.
Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened.
Long Term Storage
Follow all instructions under Short Term
Storage,

Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended
periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate,
resulting in gum deposits in the system.
These deposits can damage the carburetor
and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent
deposits from forming in the fuel system
during storage by adding a quality fuel
stabilizer to the fuel. Follow the
recommended mix ratio found on the fuel
stabilizer container.
To treat the fuel system for storage:

Remove and fully charge battery. Store in a
clean dry area.
Drain fuel from fuel tank.

1. Add fuel stabilizer (Ariens part
number 00592900) according to
manufacturers's instructions.

Refer to Engine Manual for the proper engine
storage procedures.

2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after
adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the
carbu retor.

Touch up all scratched or chipped paint
surfaces.

NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside of a building with potential
sources of ignition.

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PROBLEM
Engine will not
crank/start.

Engine runs
rough.

Unit does not
move with
engine running
when using
steering levers.

PTO or mower
blades do not
engage or shut
off.

PROBABLE
CAUSE

CORRECTION

Safety interlock
system is not
engaged or is
faulty.

Check safety interlock system (see Safety
Interlock System on page 12).

Fuel tank empty.

Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on
page 13).

Discharged
battery.

Charge battery (see Charging the Battery
on page 23).

Poor connection
between battery
and battery
cables.

Tighten battery cables and/or clean battery
and battery cables (see Cleaning Battery
and Battery Cables on page 23).

Spark plug wire(s)
loose or spark
plug(s) faulty.

Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark
plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.

Faulty electrical
system.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

Faulty engine.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

Choke engaged.

Disengage choke.

Air filter cartridge
plugged.

Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Refer to
Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

Faulty engine.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

The transmission
bypass lever is
engaged.

Disengage transmission bypass lever (see
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15).

Faulty hydrostatic
belt.

Replace hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING
HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 26).

Faulty
transmission.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

Operator
presence switch
not depressed.

Depress operator presence switch by sitting
on seat.

Faulty operator
presence switch.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

Clutch actuator is
loose or
disconnected.

Connect wiring to PTO actuator.
Properly connect PTO actuator cable to the
deck cable anchor or to deck idler arm.

Faulty PTO belt.

Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING
BELT on page 25).

Faulty PTO
switch, wires,
connectors, or
clutch.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

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PTO

PROBLEM

Engine
overheats.

PROBABLE
CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine oil level
low.

Add engine oil. Refer to Engine Manual for
detailed instructions.

Cooling system
plugged.

Clean cooling system. Refer to Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.

Faulty engine.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

Unit moves with
engine off and
parking brake
engaged.

The parking brake
needs
adjustment.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

Faulty parking
brake.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

Unit does not
travel in a
straight line.

Incorrect tire
pressure.

Check tire pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS
on page 30).

Steering levers
need adjustment.

Adjust steering levers (see Forward Speed
Adjustment on page 24)

Hydrostatic
transmission
and/or linkage
needs
adjustment.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

Unit creeps with
steering levers
in neutral
position.

Hydrostatic
transmission
and/or linkage
needs
adjustment.

Contact your Ariens Dealer.

Poor cutting
quality.

Mower deck not
level or mower
pitch is incorrect.

Dull or faulty
mower blades.

Level and adjust pitch of mower deck (see
LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF
MOWER DECK on page 20).
2.

Sharpen mower blades (see SHARPENING
MOWER BLADE on page 22) or replace
mower blades (see REPLACING MOWER
BLADE on page 21 ).

GB - 28

Besure
toalways
usegenuine
Ariens
parts
tokeep
yourunitrunning
likenew.

See your authorized Ariens dealer to add
these optional accessories to your unit.

Part No.

Description

Part No.

51519500

Qty
1

34- and 50-Inch
Spindle Assembly

71503300

Qty
1

Description
36-Inch Roller

71503400

48-Inch Dethatcher

51520900

42-Inch Spindle
Assembly

71503600

Spreader

71508200

48-Inch Aerator

07100801

Front Wheel

07200116

34-Inch Deck Belt

71510500

Steering Lever
Extender

07200010

HA Raw Laminated
Belt- Hydraulic Drive

71510800

34-Inch Mulch Kit

03746500

34-Inch Mower Blade

71510900

Trailer Hitch Kit

81503100

34-Inch Non-Powered
Bagger

81503500

42 & 50-Inch NonPowered Bagger

71512000

42-Inch Mulch Kit

71511900

50-Inch Mulch Kit

03797300

34-Inch Mulching
Blade

03987000

42-Inch Mower Blade

07200523

42-Inch Deck Belt

03971900

50-Inch Mower Blade

07200524

50-Inch Deck Belt

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915131
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34

Model Number
Model

915141
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42

915143
Zoom
50

Engine
Type

Briggs & Stratton IC

Engine Displacement

in.3 (cc)

21 (344)

Governed RPM (May be different
from maximum RPM)

Briggs &
Straton Intek

Kawasaki

30.51 (500)

44.3 (726)

3600 + 0
3600- 100

Drive
Forward Max. - m.p.h (km/h)

6.0 (9.6)

Reverse Max. - m.p.h (km/h)

3.0 (4.8)

Turning Radius

Zero

Brakes

Internal Transmission

Transmission

Hydrostatic Drive

Electrical
Starter

Electric

Battery

12V Maintenance Free
SLI U1B 275

PTO (Power Take-Off)

Cable Actuator

Electric Clutch

Fuel
Fuel Type

Refer to Engine Manual

Fuel Tank Capacity - gal. (L)

1.97 (7.49)

Size and Weight
Length - in. (cm)
Width -in.
Weight -Ibs
Height-

65 (165.1)

(cm)

45 (114.3)

(kg)

405 (183.7)

in. (cm)

54 (137.2)

62 (157.5)

415 (188.2)

490 (222.3)

40 (102)

42 (106.7)

Tires
Front Tire Size - in.

4 x 11

Rear Tire Size - in.

18 x 6.5 x 8

18 x 8.5 x 8

Front Tire Pressure - psi (kPa)

46 (317)

Rear Tire Pressure - psi (kPa)

12 (82.7)

18 x 9.5 x 8

Mower Deck
Cutting Height - in. (cm)

1.5 - 4.5
(3.8 - 11.4)

Cutting width - in. (cm)
Max. Towing CapacityMax. Tongue Weight

34 (86)
Ibs (kg)

1 - 4 (2.54 - 10.16)
42 (106.7)
300 (136)

- Ibs (kg)

30 (13.6)

GB - 30

50 (127)

915151
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34

Model Number
Model

915155
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42

Engine
Type
Engine Displacement

Briggs & Stratton IC

Briggs &
Straton Intek

21 (344)

30.51 (500)

in.3 (cc)

Governed RPM (May be different
from maximum RPM)

3600 + 0
3600- 100

Drive
Forward Max. - m.p.h (km/h)

6.0 (9.6)

Reverse Max. - m.p.h (km/h)

3.0 (4.8)

Turning Radius

Zero

Brakes

Internal Transmission

Transmission

Hydrostatic Drive

Electrical
Starter

Electric

Battery

12V Maintenance Free
SLI U1B 275

PTO (Power Take-Off)

Cable Actuator

Electric Clutch

Fuel
Fuel Type

Refer to Engine Manual

Fuel Tank Capacity - gal. (L)

1.97 (7.49)

Size and Weight
Length - in. (cm)
Width -in.
Weight-

65 (165.1)

(cm)

45 (114.3)

54 (137.2)

Ibs (kg)

405 (183.7)

415 (188.2)

Height - in. (cm)

40 (102)

Tires
Front Tire Size -in.

4 x 11

Rear Tire Size - in.
Front Tire Pressure-

18 x 6.5 x 8
psi (kPa)

46 (317)

Rear Tire Pressure - psi (kPa)

12 (82.7)

18 x 8.5 x 8

Mower Deck
Cutting Height - in. (cm)
Cutting width -in.

(cm)

Max. Towing

Capacity

Max. Tongue

Weight - Ibs (kg)

- Ibs (kg)

1.5 - 4.5
(3.8- 11.4)

1 - 4 (2.54 10.16)

34 (86)

42 (106.7)
300 (136)
30 (13.6)

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Two-Year Limited Lawn and
Garden Consumer Ride-On
Warranty
Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens and Gravely brand consumer
products manufactured and sold by Ariens will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of two years after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer (Ariens brand products) or Gravely
dealer (Gravely brand products) 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 except as noted below.
Five-Year
Limited
Warranty
on Mower
Deck Shell
The deck shell on zero-turn riding mowers is warranted to the original purchaser for five years from
the date of purchase. Any defect in material or workmanship of the deck shell will be repaired free of
charge (parts and labor) to the original purchaser for two years after the date of purchase. For the third
through fifth year from the date of purchase, the parts required to repair a defect in material or workmanship of the deck shell, not the labor, will be provided free of charge.
Five-Year
Limited
Warranty
on Main Frame
The main frame on zero-turn riding mowers is warranted to the original purchaser
for five years from
the date of purchase. Any defect in material or workmanship of the main frame will be repaired free of
charge (parts and labor) to the original purchaser for two years after the date of purchase. For the third
through fifth year from the date of purchase, the parts required to repair a defect in material or workmanship of the main frame, not the labor, will be provided free of charge.
Two-Year
Limited
Warranty
on AMP TM Series Battery
Packs and Subassembfies
The battery pack and/or battery subassemblies on AMP series electric riding mowers is/are warranted
to the original purchaser for two years from the date of purchase. Ariens will replace, free of charge to
the original purchaser, any battery pack and/or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material
or workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. For the next 12 months, Ariens will cover the
prorated cost of replacing a battery pack and/or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material
or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to battery packs or battery subassemblies that fail due to
accident, neglect, abuse, improper maintenance, improper storage or improper charging procedures.
90-Day Limited
Warranty
on Service
Parts and Accessories
Genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens or
Gravely dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during
that period.
The duration of all warranties herein applies only if the product is put to personal use around a household or
residence. If the product is put to any business use, agricultural, commercial, or industrial, then the duration
of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase.
If any product is rented or leased, then the duration of these warranties
purchase.

shall be 90 days after the date of

Exceptions, Limitations, Exclusions
Customer

Responsibilities

Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the
customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens
Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com or www.gravely.com.
To obtain warranty service, the original purchaser must:
Perform the maintenance and minor adjustments explained in the owner's manual.
Promptly notify Ariens or an authorized
warranty service.

Ariens or Gravely service representative

of the need for

Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service.
Have the warranty service performed

by an authorized

Ariens or Gravely service representative.

ARIENS COMPANY
GRAVELY®I STENSC_'
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Tofind
anAriens
orGravely
authorized
service
representative,
contact
Ariens
at:
655
WR
. yan
Street
Brillion,
WI54110
(920)
7562141
www.ariens.com
www.gravely.com
Exceptions

and Limitations

Batteries are warranted only for a period of 12 months after date of purchase, on a prorated basis. For
the first 90 days of the warranty period, a defective battery will be replaced free of charge. If the
applicable warranty period is more than 90 days, Ariens will cover the prorated cost of any defective
battery, for up to 12 months after the date of purchase. This battery limited warranty does not apply to
the battery packs on AMP series products.

Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty
Engines and engine accessories
covered by this warranty.

are covered only by the engine manufacturer's

warranty and are not

Parts that are not genuine Ariens or Gravely service parts are not covered by this warranty.
The following maintenance, service and replacement items are not covered by this warranty unless
they are noted in the Limitations section above: lubricants, spark plugs, oil, oil filters, air filters, fuel
filters, brake linings, brake arms, brake shoes, runners, scraper blades, shear bolts, mower blades,
mower vanes, headlights, light bulbs, knives, cutters.
Any misuse, alteration, improper assembly, improper adjustment,
repair is not covered by this warranty.

neglect, or accident which requires

This warranty applies only to products purchased in the United States (including Puerto Rico) and
Canada. In all other countries, contact place of purchase for warranty information.
Disclaimer
Ariens may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be
construed as obligating Ariens 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
Ariens Company's 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. Ariens shall not be
liable for incidental, special, or consequential damages (including lost profits). Some states do not allow the
exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
DISCLAIMER
OF FURTHER
WARRANTY
Ariens Company makes no warranty, express or implied, other than what is expressly made in this
warranty. If the law of your state provides that an implied warranty of merchantability,
or an implied
warranty of fitness for particular
purpose, or any other implied warranty, applies to Ariens Company,
then any such implied warranty is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow
limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

ARIENS COMPANY
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California Evaporative Emission
Control Warranty Statement
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board and Ariens Company are pleased to explain the
evaporative emission control system's warranty on your 2010 model year small off-road
equipment. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed,
built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Ariens Company must
warrant the evaporative emission control system on your small off-road equipment for the
period listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of
your equipment.
Your evaporative emission control system may include parts such as: fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel
caps, valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated
components.
Manufacturer's

Warranty

Coverage:

This evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years. If any evaporative
emission-related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by
Ariens Company.
Owner's

Warranty

Responsibilities:

•

As the small off-road equipment owner, you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual. Ariens Company recommends that
you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road equipment, but Ariens
Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts.

•

As the small off-road equipment owner, you should however be aware that the Ariens
Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system
part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.

•

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment to an authorized Ariens
service representative as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question
regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact Ariens Company Technical Service
Center at 1-920-756-2141

Defects

Warranty

Requirements:

(a) The warranty period begins on the date the small off-road equipment
ultimate purchaser.

is delivered to an

(b) General Evaporative Emissions Warranty Coverage. Ariens Company warrants to the
ultimate purchaser and any subsequent owner that the evaporative emission control
system when installed was:
(1) Designed, built, and equipped

so as to conform with all applicable

(2) Free from defects in materials and workmanship
part for a period of two years.

ARIENS COMPANY
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regulations; and

that causes the failure of a warranted

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(c)

The warranty on evaporative emissions-related

parts will be interpreted

as follows:

(1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in
the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period defined in
subsection (b)(2). If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it must
be repaired or replaced by the Ariens Company. Any such part repaired or replaced
under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty
period.
(2) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection
instructions must be warranted for the warranty period defined
statement in such written instructions to the effect of "repair or
will not reduce the period of warranty coverage. Any such part
under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the
period.

in the written
in subsection (b)(2). A
replace as necessary"
repaired or replaced
remaining warranty

(3) Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the
written instructions must be warranted for the period of time prior to the first
scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled
replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by the Ariens Company. Any such
part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than
the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.
(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this
article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens service
representative.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs
must be provided at authorized Ariens service representatives that are franchised to
service the subject small off-road equipment.
(6) The owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination
that a warranted part is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is
performed at a authorized Ariens service representative.
(7) Throughout the evaporative emission control system's warranty period set out in
subsection (b)(2), the Ariens Company must maintain a supply of warranted parts
sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts.
(8) Manufacturer approved replacement parts must be used in the performance of any
warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner.
Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer issuing the
warranty.
(9) The use of any add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty
claim made in accordance with this article. The manufacturer issuing the warranty will
not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use
of an addon or modified part.
(10)The Ariens Company shall provide any documents that describe the warranty
procedures or policies within five working days of request by the Air Resources
Board.

ARIENS COMPANY
GRAVELY® I STENSC_ I LOCKEC_ I NATIONAL®

I BYNORM_

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Ariens Company
655 West Ryan Street
Brillion, WI 54110-1072
920-756-2141
Fax 920-756-2407
www.ariens.com

A WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive
harm.

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