Ariens 912 User Manual
A SAFETY MESSAGE A
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Riding Mower
Owner’s
Manual
A Message to Ariens Customers ...
Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment. We
are pleased that you have purchased the best
equipment availabie. The care you give your
Ariens equipment wilt determine the satisfac
tion and service life you wili obtain from it. Use
this m^nuai, and the engine manuai supplied,
as yodr guide. By observing the instructions
and suggestions in these manuais, your Ariens
equipment wili serve you weii for many years.
Your Ariens dealer will be happy to supply any
service or advice which may be required to
keep your Ariens equipment operating at peak
efficiency. He stocks genuine Ariens parts and
lubricants manufactured with the same preci
sion and skill as the original equipment. His
factory trained staff is kept well Informed on
the best methods of servicing Ariens equip
ment and is ready and abie to serve you. If
engine repair or service is required, they can
be obtained from an Ariens dealer or from an^^
authorized engine manufacturer’s service^ ;
center. If service is required, be prepared to
supply the service person with the Modei and
Serial Number of the equipment and the
engine, as well as a fuli description of the probiem encountered.
NOTE: The descriptions and specifications
contained in this manuai were in effect at the
time the manuai was approved for printing.
Ariens company reserves the right to discon
tinue models without notice and without incur
ring obligation. The equipment described
within this manuai may not be identified as
either standard or optionai and the various iilustrations may not ail be applicable to your
particular unit. If you have questions, always
check with your Ariens dealer.
Safety Alert Symbol And Notations
The following safety notations are used
throughout this manual to call attention to
special information or operating procedures.
Understand the message in each notation and
be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibili
ty of personal injury.
NOTE: A NOTE points out general reference in
formation regarding proper operation and
maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT statement in
dicates specific procedures or information
that is required to prevent damage to the
machine or its attachments.
This safety alert symbol Is used to at
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tract your attention! PERSONAL SAFETY
IS INVOLVED! When you see this symbol
- BECOME ALERT - HEED ITS MESSAGE.
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CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies safe
operating practices or indicates un
safe conditions that could result in
personal injury.
WARNING: A WARNING describes a con
dition where failure to follow the Instruc
tions could result In severe personal In
jury.
DANGER: A DANGER designates a con
dition where failure to follow instruc
tions or heed warning will most likely
result in serious personal injury or
death.
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Contents
Models
Adjustments.
Controls and Features
Dealer Preparation for Operation
Decals ............................................................. 3
Safety Alert Symbol and Notations .... i
Safety Precautions......................................
Storage........................................................... 20
User Service Components
This manual covers the above models. Specific
Modei and Seriai Number of your riding mower
are on a labei on frame located near engine.
Record numbers below and use them
whenever parts or service are required.
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6
4-5
1-2
20
Safety Precautions
Training
Model 912010 (FM26) - 6 H.P.
Tecumseh Recoii w/26” Mower
Seriai No. 000101 and up
Model 912011 (FM26e) • 6 H.P.
Tecumseh Electric w/26” Mower
Serial No. 000101 and up.
Model Number - Riding Mower
Serial Number - Riding Mower.
Serial Number - Engine
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Preparation
Read and understand this Owner’s Manual and
engine instructions before operating this unit.
Be thoroughly familiar with controls and pro
per use of equipment. Know how to stop unit
and disengage controls quickly in an emergen
cy.
Understand and follow each Danger, Warning,
Caution and instruction decal installed on
equipment.
Use only attachments or accessories designed
for your unit. See your Ariens Dealer for a com
plete list of recommended attachments or ac
cessories.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly children and pets.
NEVER allow children to operate equipment.
DO NOT allow adults to operate unit without
proper instructions.
DO NOT carry passengers.
©Ariens Company 1987
Thoroughly inspect and clear work area of ob
jects which might be picked up and thrown.
Remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
Wear sturdy footwear. DO NOT operate riding
mower barefoot or when wearing open sandals
or canvas shoes. DO NOT wear loose clothing
that may get caught In rotating parts of unit.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to
unit while engine is running (except where
specifically recommended).
Gasoline is highly flammable and Its vapors
are explosive. Handle with care. Use an approv
ed (RED) gasoline container.
NEVER allow smoking materials, sparks or
flame (match, pilot light, etc.) near riding
mower or gasoline container.
Check fuel supply before starting engine. DO
NOT fill gasoline tank indoors, when engine is
running, or while engine is still hot. Allow
engine to cool several minutes before remov
ing fuel cap. Wipe off any spilled gasoline and
allow all vapors to dissipate before starting
engine.
Part Number 012318A
Printed in U.S.A. 3-87
Safety Precautions (Continued)
Operation
Keep equipment in good condition. Keep aii
shieids in piece and safety devices operating
properiy.
Operate unit oniy when there is good visibiiity
and light.
Disengage mower clutch (OUT) and make sure
Speed Selector is in neutral (N) position before
attempting to start engine.
Open doors if unit is run in garage, exhaust
fumes are dangerous. DO NOT run engine in an
enclosed area.
Disengage mower clutch when riding mower is
being operated in reverse, transported or is not
in use.
Look behind and use care when backing.
Someone may have come up behind you.
NEVER direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near equipment
while unit is in operation.
Tipping and/or loss of control of unit can be
caused by; operating on slopes, rough terrain,
turns, speed changes, slippery surfaces, and
bagger load as well as any combination of
them.
points. Limit loads to those you can safely
control.
Disengage mower clutch, stop engine, remove
key, wait for moving parts to stop before leav
ing operator’s position for any reason such as
unclogging discharge chute, when making any
repairs, adjustment, inspections or cleaning
unit.
DO NOT touch equipment parts which might
be hot from operation. Before attempting to
maintain, adjust or service allow such p^rts to
cool.
If equipment vibrates abnormally, disengage
mower clutch, stop engine at once and remove
key. Abnormal vibration is a warning of trouble.
Repair any damage before restarting unit.
After striking a foreign object, disengage
mower clutch, stop engine and wait for moving
parts to stop before leaving operator’s posi
tion. Thoroughly inspect unit for any damage
and repair damage before restarting and
operating unit.
Take all possible precautions when leaving
unit unattended. Disengage mower clutch, "
lower attachment, engage parking brake, stop
engine and remove key to prevent unauthoriz
ed use.
Maintenance and Storage
Be familiar with area of operation. Stay alert for
holes, rocks, roots and hidden hazards in area
of operation. Keep away from drop-offs.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on
or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay
alert for hazards and traffic.
Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution
on slopes and in turns to prevent tipping or
loss of control. Be especially cautious when
changing direction on slopes and operating on
wet or slippery surfaces.
DO NOT Stop or start suddenly when going
uphill or downhill. Mow up and down face of
steep slopes, NEVER across face. If slope is
too steep to back riding mower up; slope is too
steep for safe operation.
Use care when pulling loads or using grass
bagger. Use only approved drawbar hitch
DO NOT change engine governor setting or
over speed engine.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight and be
sure equipment is in safe working condition.
Check all hardware at regular intervals.
To reduce fire hazard and overheating, keep
equipment free of grass, leaves, debris or ex
cessive grease.
Worn out mufflers are more than just a noise
nuisance and should be replaced immediately.
Continued use could result in fire or explosion.
NEVER store equipment with gasoline in tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
Refer to Storage Section of this Owner’s
Manual for important instructions if unit is to
be stored for extended periods.
Decals
CAUTION
Before starting engine
be sure machine is in
neutral and mower
clutch is disengaged.
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CAUTION
• Road operators manual
• Keep shields In place
e Keep people and pets away
1S?r
Release parking brake
e Depress clutch pedal
e Shift to 1st or 2nd speed
e Slowly release clutch
e Shift to desired speed
STOP
Depress clutch pedal
Depress Brake pedal
Before leaving operator’s
position:
Shift to neutral
Engage parking brake
Diserraage mower clutch
)p Engine
RemoveT£nrtjO|^^
SERVICING
e Walt for an movement to stop
• DIseonnoot tpark plug wire
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s Before tipping unit, drain
gas tank and remove
battery»lf eleetric
ADANGER
ROTATING
BLADE
•Keep hands
& feet away.
•Stop engine &
remove ignition|
key before
clearing.
Figure 1: Decal Location
Dealer Preparation for Operation
Customer Note: Your Ariens Dealer is expected
to complete these preparation steps and
review important information, including this
manual, with you before or upon delivery of
this unit.
The preparation information is included here
so that you and your dealer may review it
together.
NOTE: All references to “Left”, “Right”,
“Front” and “Rear” are given from operator’s
position.
Steering Wheel
Lubricate column shaft and place steering
wheel onto it; with holes lined up, drive the V4
X 1-3/4” roll pin through holes to secure. (Pin
should have equal spacing on both sides of
steering wheei base.)
Place washer, wave washer and flanged
bushing on column shaft and column shaft into steering column. Position bottom end of
shaft on steering pinion, line up holes and
secure with two 3/16 X 1” roll pins.
Trap washer, wave wa:sherand flanged bushing
on top of column by%iving the 3/16 XI” roll
pin through hole in column shaft above
washer,
Install plug on right hand side of steering
column.
Seat
Place seat on seat bracket and install cap
screw, lock washer and seat support washer.
Connect seat switch wires to connectors.
Slide seat to a safe comfortable operating
position and tighten cap screw to secure seat
in position.
Engine
1. Steering Wheel
1/4 X 1-3/4” Roll Pin
2.
3.
3/16 X I” Roll Pin
Wesher
4.
5.
Wave Washer
Flanged Bushing
6.
7.
Column Shaft
8. Steering Pinion
Figure 2: Steering Wheel and Shaft
IMPORTANT; Engine is shipped without oil in
crankcase. Refer to instructions in Lubrication
and Maintenance Section to fill.
Battery (electric start models)
Battery is shipped without electrolyte. After
removing battery from tractor, fill each ceil
with electrolyte to level indicator. Instructions
for battery removal and charging are in
Lubrication and Maintenance section of this
manual.
Tire Pressure
Riding movver was shipped with tires over in-
fiated to ensure seating of bead. Reduce tire
pressure to 12 PSI before operating unit.
Wheel Brakes
Wheel brakes are properly adjusted at factory.
Test brakes after riding mower Is assembled to
be sure adjustment has not been disturbed in
shipment. Refer to Adjustments Section of
this manual.
Dealer Preparation for Operaition (Continued)
m Mower Belt
Mower belt tends to “seat-in” during first few
hours of operation. Ariens recommends ad
justment of belt tension after first five hours of
operation. Refer to Adjustments Section of
this manual.
Safety Interlock System
DANGER: Failure of interlock, together
with improper operation of unit, could
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Check the safety interlock system to make
sure that it is functioning properiy. Tractor
must not start uniess Speed Selector is in
neutral (N) and Mower Clutch is disengaged
(OUT). Engine MUST stop if operator leaves
seat when Speed Selector is in any drive posi
tion or with Mower Clutch engaged (IN). Refer
to Repair Manual for adjustment or correction
of improper interlock function.
result in severe personal injury.
Delivery
Using the Owner’s Manual instruct the
customer on controls and operation of unit.
Emphasize safety and discuss the Safety
Precautions.
IMPORTANT: Remind customer to change oil in
engine crankcase after first two (2) hours and
adjust mower belt after five hours of operation.
Explain recommended
maintenance of unit.
Advise customer on adjustments, demonstrate
how to mount and dismount mower.
Expiain Ariens Company, Limited Warranty
Policy, fill out Original Purchaser Registration
Card, Parts and Repair Manuals order form and
return to Ariens Company. Place Model and
Serial Number on page (1) of this manual.
Give customer his Owner’s Manuai and engine
manufacturer instructions. Advise him to
thoroughiy read and understand them.
lubrication and
Registration
Complete Riding Mower Warranty Registration
Form and mail original copy to Ariens Com
pany.
Warranty is registered under model and serial
number found on plate attached to frame near
engine.
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