1/98 Printed in USA onriens Thank You Ariens outdoor power equipment is engineered to bé the best from start to finish. We have one fundamental belief . Value is not measured solely, by price;. . . value Js a durable, easy-to-use machine . that performs season after season. This manual and the engine manual aré your, guidés, By-foHowing thèinstructions and procedures in them, your Ariens equipment will serve you well for many years: The care you give this unit will . determine your overall

ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near battery. DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in any direction. ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children. Hydraulics HYDRAULIC FLUID WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. Fluid in the hydraulic system can penetrate the skin and cause death or serious injury. Cleaning Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Storage For unit storage or extended storage: • NEVER store with fuel in fuel tank, inside a build

Order P/N: 00036800 - Three pack of 3 oz. cartridges or 00036700 - Ten pack of 14 oz. cartridges. Figure 9 OE0031 OE0192 16 Aliens« EZRider™ Orig. 1/98 Tire Pressure Battery Before each use, make a visual check of tires. The correct air pressure is 10-12 psi (65-83 kN/m2). Hydraulics and Transaxles HYDRAULIC FLUID WILL CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. Fluid in the hydraulic system can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which exp

• Your unit. • All safety decals. Work Area ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets or curbs. ALWAYS keep hands and feet within the limits of the unit. Keep children, people, and animals away. Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris. Stay alert for hidden hazards. Clear work area of objects which might be picked up

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1.2 Service and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 1-3 1.3 Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1.4 Unauthorized Replacement Parts . . . . . . 1-3 1.5 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1.6 Technical Service Communications . . . . . 1-3 Section 2 - Safety 2.1 Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2.2 Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2.3 Notations . . .

Wear gloves to service unit when handling sharp edges. ALWAYS keep hands away from any pinch points. ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all moving parts during operation. Moving parts can cut off body parts. DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service. Keep children out of work area and under the watchful care of an adult. NEVER allow children to operate mower. Turn the mower off if children enter the area. NE

Readjust the clutch as described above. Adjusting the PTO Clutch The PTO clutch should be adjusted whenever there is less than .5 inches of free travel in the clutch lever when it is in the “On” position. See Figure 6 to see where this free travel is measured. The free travel should be between .5 inch and 1.0 inch. • Stop the engine and lock the brake. • Loosen the bolts holding the switch bracket and push the bracket down. • Raise the rear fender. • Push the PTO lever to “On”. • Disconnect the

(0.65) Fuel Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Primer Bulb N/A N/A N/A Standard Throttle/Choke Control Standard Standard Standard N/A Starting Recoil Recoil Recoil Recoil Cylinder Bore Cast Iron Sleeve Aluminum Cast Iron Sleeve Aluminum Pressurized Oil System Standard Splash Pressurized Splash Governed RPM 2900+/-100 3000+/-100 3000+/-100 3000+/-100 Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) 27 (0.8) 17 (0.5) 17 (0.5) 22 (0.65) Air Cleaner Dual Element Dual Element Dual Element Paper Element Engine Oil Type

TINE CONTROL - Used to engage tines. LEVELING SHIELD - Levels tilled soil. OUTER SIDE SHIELD - Adjustable to protect small plants from being buried. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Used to start the engine. SHIFT LEVER - Used to shift transmission gears. SHIFT LEVER INDICATOR - Shows which gear the trans mis sion is in. THROTTLE CONTROL - Controls engine speed. CHOKE CONTROL DRAG STAKE OPERATION FUEL VALVE OPERATION 00155 The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, wh

Ceci est egalement valable pour tout ajout de pieces et d’accessoires autres que ceux preconises par GARDENA. N Productaansprakelijkheid Wij wijzen er nadrukkelijk op, dat wij op grond van de wet aansprakelijkheid voor producten niet aansprakelijk zijn voor schade ontstaan door onze apparaten, indien deze door onvakkundige reparatie veroorzaakt zijn, of er bij het uitwisselen van onderdelen geen gebruik gemaakt werd van onze originele GARDENA onderdelen of door ons vrijgegeven onderdelen en de r