Ariens A160H22 (96146000) Use and care manual

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ARIENS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER A160H22 (96136600) (MFG. I.D. NO. 96146000800)
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TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns. • To change cutting height, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while oper- ating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a standardsafetyglassesorwidevisionsafety mask worn over spectacles.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require
an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is equipped with an
operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM • To start forward motion, lift drive con-
trol bar up to handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive
control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control fully engaged against handle when in use.
LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER
Plate tab
Lever
DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED
Operator presence control bar
DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower
and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins.
2. The grass catcher is secured to the
lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn
mower without mulcher plate or plug, clip- ping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the
frame handle.
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings
from under lawn mower handle.
3. Empty clippings from bag. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emp- tying; it will cause unnecessary wear.
Pivot pins Rear
door Grass
catcher
handle
Catcher frame hook

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Wheel adjuster (on each wheel)
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.
Operator presence control bar
Starter handle
Handle knob
Air filter
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com- mission. WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is running. Operator presence control bar – must be held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to stop the engine. Starter handle – used for starting engine.
Mulcher door – allows conversion to discharging or bagging operation. Drive control bar – used to engage power-propelled forward motion of mower.
Gasoline filler cap
Muffler
Grass catcher
Housing
Drive control bar
OPERATION
Spark plug
Drive cover
Engine oil cap with dipstick
Fuel valve lever
Mulcher door
NOTE: Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
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ARIENS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER A160H22 (96136600) (MFG. I.D. NO. 96146000800)
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.
1 21547462 Drive Control Assembly (Includes Cable)
7 21547513 Control Bar, Drive
11 21547455 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front
12 21547525 E-Ring
13 21547484 Pinion
14 21547482 Dust Cover
15 21547485 Pawl, Drive
16 21547471 Washer, Flat 3/8
17 21547636 Bearing Assembly, Wheel Adjuster
18 21547504 Selector Knob
19 21547475 Retainer, Spring
27 21547478 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
28 21547460 Drive Cover
29 21546896 Locknut, Hex
33 21547438 V-Belt
35 21547657 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, LH
(Includes Knob and Bearing)
36 21547486 Gear Case Assembly, Complete
38 21546914 Locknut, Hex 1/4-20
40 21547473 Spring
41 21547658 Kit, Wheel Adjuster, RH
(Includes Knob and Bearing)
54 21547432 Grassbag Assembly
57 21547437 Frame, Grassbag

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REPAIR PARTS
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ARIENS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER A160H22 (96136600) (MFG. I.D. NO. 96146000800)
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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 on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. 2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil fill
spout.
3. You recieve a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container down the oil fill spout into the engine.
4. Insert and tighten oil fill cap/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.
Oil fill cap / dipstick Gasoline
filler cap
Lower mark
Upper mark
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.
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. Wait until blade and all moving parts have stopped and turn fuel valve to OFF position if you do not intend to restart the engine soon.
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. Be sure fuel valve is in the ON po-
sition.
2. Move choke lever to ON ( ) position.
3. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
NOTE: The choke lever automatically begins moving to the OFF position when operator presence control bar is held down to handle.
Fuel valve lever
ON ( )
OFF Choke lever
ON
OFF

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Mulcher plug
Grass
catcher
frame
handle
TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
• You can now install the grass catcher or
optional clipping deflector.
• To convert to mulching or discharging
operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower.
SIDE DISCHARGING • Mulcher plug must be installed into rear
discharge opening of mower.
• Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge deflector under door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
• To convert to mulching or bagging
operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed.
Open mulcher door Discharge deflector SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING - 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. 2. Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING - 1. Rear mulcher plug removed. 2. Grass catcher installed. 3. Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING - 1. Rear mulcher plug installed. 2. Discharge deflector installed.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn
mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.
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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.
ARIENS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER A160H22 (96136600) (MFG. I.D. NO. 96146000800)
28 21547477 Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 x 1
29 21546889 Washer, Curved, Cylindrical
30 21547440 Axle Arm Assembly
31 21547504 Selector Knob
32 21546991 Selector Spring
33 21547510 Mulcher Door
34 21546888 Spacer
35 21547441 Wheel Adjusting Bracket,
Rear, RH
36 21547480 Hinge Bracket Assembly
37 21547490 Screw, Sems, Thread Cutting
5/16-18 x 3/4
38 21547520 Discharge Deflector
39 21547442 Handle Bracket, LH
40 21547443 Handle Bracket, RH
41 21546874 Screw, Hex Head, Threaded,
Rolled 3/8-16 x 1-1/8
42 21547483 Spring, Torsion
43 21546914 Nut, Hex, Nylock
44 21547487 Kit, Housing (Includes Key
Numbers 14, 15 and 51)
45 21547479 Rod, Hinge
46 21547436 Blade Adapter / Pulley
47 21547435 Blade, 22"
48 21546910 Washer, Hardened
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 21547522 Upper Handle
2 21547481 Engine Zone Control Cable
3 21547524 Bracket, Upstop
4 21547431 Mulcher Plug
5 21546869 Wire Tie
6 21547509 Handle Knob
7 21546907 Screw
8 21548041 Control Bar
9 21547519 Rear Door Assembly
10 21547472 Pop Rivet
11 21547474 Screw, Self-Tapping
#10-24 x 5/8
12 21547526 Screw, Hex Hex Head,
Sems 1/4-20 x 5/8
14 21547514 Back Plate
15 21547521 Side Baffle
16 21547508 Discharge Baffle
17 21547506 Rear Baffle
18 21546872 Keps Locknut 1/4-20
19 21546884 Rope Guide
20 21547434 Rear Skirt
21 21546893 Spring, Rear Door, LH
24 21546894 Spring, Rear Door, RH
25 21546896 Nut, Hex, Flanged
26 21546882 Bolt, Rear Door
27 21547430 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
49 21546909 Washer, Helical
50 21546911 Screw, Machine, Hex Head
3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grade 8
51 21547476 Kit, Front Baffle
(Includes Key Number 53)
52 21546891 Danger Decal
53 21546204 Screw, Serrated,
Type TT 1/4-20
55 21546794 Locknut, Hex 3/8-16
56 21546871 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4
57 21546868 Hairpin Cotter
58 21548033 Lower Handle
59 21546883 Handle Bolt
64 - - - Engine, Honda, Model
Number GCV160-LAOS3A
(For engine service and
replacement parts, call
Kohler at 1-800-544-2444)
68 21547444 Wheel Adjusting Bracket,
Rear, LH
69 21546887 Clip, Cable
71 21547463 Belt Keeper
- - 21546892 Warning Decal (Not Shown)
- - 21548020 Owner’s Manual,
English / Spanish
- - 21548040 Owner's Manual, French
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION