Ariens A140B21 Use and care manual

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ARIENS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER A140B21 (96136500) (MFG. I.D. NO. 96136001400)
REPAIR PARTS
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84
84
83 53
54
55
56
57
12 3
4
5
6
7
11
12
13
14
14
15
23
25
3032
33
34
36
40
41
42
43 44
44
45
50
52
67
73
26
30
32
33
48
36 73
74
75
76
77
18
21
41
47
47 46
49
61
49
61
36
19
22
30
33 73
37 61
20 22
30
33
3673
37
61
29
29
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual. • The special mulching blade will recut
the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recut- ting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.
Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this time the grass has dried, yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy grass, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
• Certain types of grass and grass
conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a sec- ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week
to week. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.
MOWING TIPS
CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher
blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.
• For better grass bagging and most cut-
ting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the FAST position.
• When using a rear discharge lawn
mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
• If a trail of clippings is left on the right
side of a rear discharge mower, mow in a clockwise direction with a small over- lap to collect the clippings on the next pass.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can
become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using.
• Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This will help engine air flow and extend engine life.
MAX 1/3

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CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- nol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Empty the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence control bar.
TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal. 1. To start a cold engine, push primer
three (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes.
2. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine, wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “ENGINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. 3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine.
NOTE: Initial oil fi
ll requires only 14 oz.
due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 16 oz. 4. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Mainte- nance section of this manual.
Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap
Primer
ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck.
Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh- ness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
Operator presence control bar
Starter handle
Primer
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ARIENS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER A140B21 (96136500) (MFG. I.D. NO. 96136001400)
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 21548027 Control Bar
2 21548029 Upper Handle
3 21548033 Lower Handle
4 21546884 Rope Guide
5 21546872 Nut, Hex
6 21546883 Handle Bolt
7 21546869 Wire Tie
11 21548022 Engine Zone Control Cable
12 21548023 Screw, Hex Washer Head
#10-16 x 5/8
13 21547467 Up-Stop Bracket
14 21546880 Handle Knob
15 21546868 Hairpin Cotter
18 21546204 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8
19 21546987 Axle Arm Assembly, Front, LH
20 21546988 Axle Arm Assembly, Front, RH
21 21546901 Kit, Rear Skirt
22 21546991 Selector Spring, Front
23 21546993 Rear Door Assembly
24 21547489 Nut, Hex 5/16-18
25 21548034 Handle Bracket Assembly, LH
26 21548035 Handle Bracket Assembly, RH
29 21548032 Wheel Adjusting Bracket, Front
30 21546888 Spacer
32 21548031 Selector Spring, Rear
33 21547504 Selector Knob
34 21548030 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear
36 21546890 Shoulder Bolt
37 21548028 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front
40 21546899 Frame, Grassbag
41 21546871 Hinge Screw
42 21546893 Spring, Rear Door, LH
43 21546894 Spring, Rear Door, RH
44 21546882 Bolt, Rear Door
45 21546874 Screw, Hex Head, Threaded,
Rolled 3/8-16 x 1
46 21546891 Danger Decal
47 21546793 Nut, Hex
49 21548028 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear
50 21546904 Grassbag
52 21548025 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing
(Includes Key Number 46)
53 21546911 Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8
3/8-24 x 1-3/8
54 21546909 Helical Lockwasher
55 21546910 Hardened Washer
56 21546895 21" Blade
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
57 21548026 Blade Adapter
58 21546875 Hinge Spring
59 - - - Engine, Briggs & Stratton,
Model
Number 9P702-0025-F1
(For engine service and
replacement parts, call
Briggs & Stratton at
1-800-233-3723)
61 21546896 Nut, Hex
67 21546887 Clip, Cable
73 21546889 Washer, Curved, Cylindrical
74 21546998 Washer, Special, Engine
75 21546900 Kit, Rear Baffle
(Includes 3 Screws)
76 21546898 Baffle, Rear
77 21546912 Screw, Rear Baffle
83 21548024 Baffle, Front
84 21546179 Screw, Front Baffle
- - 21546892 Warning Decal (not shown)
- - 21548019 Owner’s Manual,
English / Spanish
- - 21548021 Owner's Manual, French
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION