Ariens 915055 - 1944, 915057 - 2148, 915059 - 2352, 915065 - 1540, 915067 - 1740, 915501 - 1844, 915502 - 1540 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
GB - 10
Tools Required
Adjustable wrench
Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.
Unpack Unit
Remove unit and all other components from
the shipping container. Engage transmission
bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT
MANUALLY on page 15). Push unit from
container onto a level surface. Disengage
transmission bypass lever.
Connect Battery
See Battery Removal and Installation on
page 22 and perform steps 2 and 3 in the
installation section.
Place Unit in Operating Position
(figure 3):
1. Tip seat back.
NOTE: Models 915501 and 502 must use the
flat washer and nut to secure the seat to the
unit.
2. Secure seat to unit with clamping knob
(915065, 067, 055, 057, 059) or flat
washer and nut (915501, 502) (located
in literature pack).
3. Install steering levers on the handlebar
brackets with mounting hardware.
4. Adjust steering levers (see ADJUSTING
STEERING LEVERS on page 23).
Check Engine Oil Level
Refer to Engine Manual.
Check Tire Pressure
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 29.
Level Mower Deck
See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH
OF MOWER DECK on page 19.
Fill Fuel Tanks
See FILLING FUEL TANKS on page 14.
Adjust Seat
See Adjusting Seat on page 13.
Check Safety Interlock System
See Safety Interlock System on page 11.
Check function of all controls
See OPERATION on page 11.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire 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.
OE0190
2
4
3
1
1. Clamping Knob
(915065, 067,
055, 057, 059)
or flat washer
and nut
(915501, 502)
2. Seat
3. Steering Lever
4. Mounting
Hardware
5. Handlebar
Brackets
Figure 3
5