Ariens 915087 - 1840 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
GB - 8
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 12). Push unit from container
onto a level surface. Disengage transmission bypass lever.
Connect Battery
See Battery Removal and Installation on page 17 and
perform steps 2 and 3 in the installation section.
Place Unit in Operating Position (figure 3):
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat positioned as far
back as possible.
1. Tip seat forward and adjust the seat as needed (see
TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 14 and SEAT
ADJUSTMENT on page 14).
2. Remove eccentric spacers and rotate steering levers to
the operating position. Reinstall spacers. Do not tighten.
3. Adjust steering levers (see ADJUSTING STEERING
LEVERS on page 19).
Check Engine Oil Level
Refer to Engine Manual.
Check Tire Pressure
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 23.
Level Mower Deck
See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER
DECK on page 15.
Fill Fuel Tank
See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 11.
Check Safety Interlock System
See Safety Interlock System on page 10.
Check function of all controls
See OPERATION on page 10.
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.
1. Steering Lever
2. Seat
3. Eccentric Spacer
Figure 3
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