ALIENS 915035 - 1640 Owner's manual

Owner/Operator Manual
Models
915035 - 1640
915037 - 1844
915039 - 2048
915041 - 2252
915313 - 2252
915501 - 1844
ZOOM
01591300G 8/03
Supersedes 01591300, A-F
Printed in USA
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MODEL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE
MANUFACTURER
CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITÉDU MODÈLE DÉLIVRÉPAR
LE FABRICANT
VOM HERSTELLER AUSGESTELLTE MODELL-
ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG
MODELCERTIFICAAT VAN OVEREENSTEMMING
AFGEGEVEN DOOR DE FABRIKANT
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀDEL PRODOTTO REALIZZATA DAL PRODUTTORE
MODELO DE DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD EMITIDA POR EL FABRICANTE
MODEL KONFORMITETSERKLÆRING UDSTEDT AF FABRIKANTEN
MODELLENS SAMSVARSERKLÆRING UTFERDIGET AV PRODUSENTEN
FÖRSÄKRAN OM MODELLÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE, UTFÄRDAT AV TILLVERKAREN
We the undersigned, - Je soussigné, - Mit meiner Unterschrift - Wij de ondergetekenden, - Il sottoscritto, - El abajo
firmante - Undertegnede, - Undertecknaren av detta dokument, - Me, allekirjoittaneet,
ARIENS COMPANY, declare that the Lawn Mower- certifie que la tondeuse àgazon - erklärt, dass der
Rasenmäher - verklaart dat de maaitrekker - dichiara che il tosaerba - certifica que el cortacésped - erklærer,
at græsslåmaskinen - erklærer at plenklipperen - intygar att gräsklipparen:
conform to the specifications of directive 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC and their current amendments.
est conforme aux spécifications des directives 2000/14/CE, 98/37/CE et 89/336/CEE et àleurs modifications
actuelles.
den Spezifikationen der Richtlinie 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC und deren aktuellen Zusätzen entspricht.
voldoet aan de specificaties van richtlijn 2000/14/EG, 98/37/EG, 89/336/EEG en recente aanvullingen hierop.
èconforme alle specifiche contenute nelle direttive 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC e nei loro relativi
amendamenti.
cumple las especificaciones de la normativa 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC y sus enmiendas en curso.
opfylder specifikationerne i Direktiv 2000/14/EF, 98/37/EF, 89/336/EØF og gældende ændringer.
er i overensstemmelse med spesifikasjonene i direktiv 2000/14/EF, 98/37/EF, 89/336/EØF og de gjeldende
endringer.
överensstämmer med specifikationerna i direktiven 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC och deras nuvarande
tillägg.
Category: RIDING ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Make and
Trade Name: ARIENS
Model: 915313 915501
Serial #
Range: 000101 & up 000101 & up
Cutting
Width (cm): 132 112
Representative Measured Sound Power Level
Niveau de puissance acoustique représentatif
Repräsentativer gemessener Geräuschpegel
Typisch gemeten geluidssterkteniveau
Livello di potenza sonora rappresentativo rilevato
Nivel de potencia acústica representativo medido
Repræsentativt målt lydstyrkeniveau
Representativt målt lydeffektnivå
Representativ uppmätt ljudnivå
Guaranteed Sound Power Level
Niveau garanti de puissance acoustique
Garantierter Geräuschpegel
Gegarandeerd geluidssterkteniveau
Livello di potenza sonora garantito
Nivel de potencia acústica garantizado
Garanteret lydstyrkeniveau
Garantert lydeffektnivå
Garanterad ljudnivå
915313: 103
dB
A
915501: 99
dB
A
915313: 105
dB
A
915501: 100
dB
A
Ariens Company
655 West Ryan Street
P.O. Box 157
Brillion, Wisconsin 54110-0157
USA
Telephone [phone]
Facsimile [phone]

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Stated Sound Power Levels are established following Annex VIII “Full Quality Assurance”of directive 2000/14/EC.
Les déclarations de niveau de puissance acoustique sont établies conformément àl’Article VIII «Assurance qualité
totale »de la directive 2000/14/CE.
Die angegebenen Geräuschpegel wurden gemäß Anhang VIII „Totales Qualitäts-Management“der EU-Richtlinie
2000/14/EC.
Gespecificeerde geluidssterkteniveaus zijn vastgesteld aan de hand van Annex VIII “Full Quality Assurance”
(Volledige kwaliteitsborging) van richtlijn 2000/14/EG.
I livelli di potenza sonora dichiarati sono rilevati in base all’Appendice VIII del “Controllo qualitàtotale”della direttiva
CE/2000/14.
Los niveles de potencia acústica se establecen siguiendo el Anexo VIII “Garantía de calidad total”de la directiva
2000/14/EC.
De anførte lydstyrkeniveauer er fastlagte efter tillæg VIII “Fuld kvalitets sikring”i direktiv 2000/14/EF.
Lydeffektnivåene er fastsatt etter tillegg VIII ”Full kvalitetssikring”i direktivet 2000/14/EF.
Fastställda ljudnivåer har etablerats enligt bilaga VIII “Full kvalitetssäkring”i direktiv 2000/14/EC.
Notified Body –
Entiténotifiée –Benachrichtigte
Körperschaft –Certificeringsinstantie
–Organismo notificato –Cuerpo
notificado –Bekendtgjort til –
Kunngjøring til –Underrättad
myndighet –
SNCH/TUV Rheinland
11, Route de Luxembourg
L-5230 Sandweiler
Keeper of Technical File-
Dépositaire du fichier technique - Verwalter der
technischen Dokumente - Houder technische
gegevens - Depositario del file tecnico -
Depositario del archivo técnico - Ansvarlig for
teknisk data - Ansvarlig for teknisk
dokumentasjon - Innehavare of teknisk fil -
Barry Adamski
Product Team Leader
Chef d’équipe de produit - Produktteam-Leiter -
Teamleider Product - Capo team produttivo - Jefe del
equipo del producto - Produktansvarlig - Produktansvarlig
- Produktledare
Ariens Company
Signature/
Unterschrift/
Handtekening
/Firma/
Underskrift/
Underskrift
Handlekening
/Underskrift/
Allekirjoitus
1/15/03
Date/Datum/
Data/Fecha/
Dato/Päiväys
Philip J. Smucker
Manager of Product Conformance/Position/Qualité/Functie/Qualifica/
Puesto/Stilling/Titel/Arvo
Ariens Company
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING

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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
THE MANUAL
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.
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
When ordering replacement parts or making
service inquiries, know the Model and Serial
numbers of your unit and engine.
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.
•Record Unit Model and Serial numbers
here.
•Record Engine Model and Serial numbers
here.
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.
UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT
PARTS
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.
DELIVERY
Customer Note: If you have purchased this
product without complete assembly and
instruction by your retailer, it is your
responsibility to:
•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.
NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer,
call 1-800-678-5443 or go to www.ariens.com
on the internet.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Figure 1
OE0054
Engine Serial Number Label
Unit Serial Number Label
WARNING: Improper assembly
or adjustments can cause
serious injury.
© Copyright 2003 Ariens Company

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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.
SAFETY ALERTS
The safety alert symbol is used in decals and
with this manual. Understand the safety
message. It contains important information
about personal safety.
NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for
proper operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or
information required to prevent damage to unit
or attachment.
SAFETY DECALS AND
LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety
Decals. Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal
locations.
1. Caution!
SAFETY
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.
Slopes are a major factor related to
loss-of-control and tip-over accidents.
Operation on all slopes requires extra
caution.
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.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive, handle with
care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit and
engine, remove key, engage parking
brake, and allow moving parts to stop
before leaving operator’s position.
Look for these symbols to point
out important safety
precautions. They mean:
• Attention!
• Personal Safety Is
Involved!
• Become Alert!
• Obey The Message!
DANGER: IMMINENTLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, WILL RESULT in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, COULD RESULT in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not
avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
•Maximum Tongue weight: 30 lbs.
•Maximum Trailer weight: 300 lbs.
•Do not use with bagger attached.
•Do not use on steep hills or slopes.
•Do not park on hills when trailer is
attached.
•Do not use with any ground engaging
equipment.