Ariens 513-517 User Manual

3 - 10Model Number 911052 911053 911054 911055Description Name LM216S LM21C LM21 AP211 SPEngine ManufactureTecumseh Briggs Briggs Tecumseh

3 - 11Model Number 911056 911057 911058 911059Description Name AP212 SP LM2178 SP AP 210 LM220 SPEngine ManufactureTecumseh Briggs Tecumseh Tecumseh

3 - 12Model Number 911060 911061 911062 911064Description Name LM221 LM222SP MM221SP MM210Engine ManufactureTecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh

3 - 13Model Number 911065 911067 911068 911069Description Name LM230SP MM223 MM224SP DLM225SPEngine ManufactureKawasaki Tecumseh Tecumseh Briggs &

3 - 14Model Number 911070 911071 911072 911073Description Name DLM226SP DLM227SP DLM228SP DLM229SPEngine ManufactureBriggs & Stratton Tecumseh Tec

3 - 15Model Number 911075 911076 911077 911078Description Name DLM21SEW DLM21SEWEngine ManufactureTecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh

3 - 16Model Number 911079 911080 911081 911082Description Name DLM21S DLM21SW SLM21 SLM21SEngine ManufactureTecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh

3 - 17Model Number 911083 911084 911304 911311Description Name DLM21C DLM21SC LM21 LM21SEngine ManufactureRobin Robin Briggs & Stratton Briggs &am

3 - 18Model Number 911463 911467 911468 911469Description Name DLM239 SLM237 SLM238SP DLM232SPEngine ManufactureRobin Tecumseh Tecumseh Briggs & S

3 - 19Model Number 911475 911509 911511 911513Description Name DLM240SP LM21SCH LM21SC LM21Engine ManufactureRobin Robin Robin Briggs & Stratton

2Section 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31.1 The Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31.2 Service and Re

3 - 20Model Number 911514 911515 911516 911517Description Name LM21S LM21SE LM21SW LM21SCEngine ManufactureBriggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton

4 - 214.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURESSECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTSOM00321. Engine Control2. Ignition Switch (Electric Start Models)3. S

4 - 224.2 SERVICE POSITIONSPlace unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop engine. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto

4 - 23 4.5 CHECK MOWER BLADE See Figures 5 and 6.Regularly check mower blades for wear and that lock washer is fully compressed by cap screw (requir

4 - 24To check (Figure 7):1. Start engine and slowly release control until engine stops firing.2. Measure distance between handlebar and control at th

4 - 25To check the control cable spring:1. Squeeze the wheel drive control bail towards the handlebar until the spring starts to open.2. Measure the d

4 - 264.12 FRICTION WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Early Models (Side Pull)Adjust rear cutting height levers to middle position. Check to be sure there is slack in

5 - 275.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate engine problems and give possible causes and corrective

5 - 285.2 ENGINE SERVICE LOCATIONSFigure 141. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick2. Air Cleaner3. Spark Plug and Wire4. Fuel Cap and Tank5. Primer 6. FilterOM0

5 - 295.3 ENGINE OILIMPORTANT: Change engine crankcase oil after first two (2) hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil every twenty five hours of

1 - 31.1 THE MANUALBefore operation of unit, carefully and completely read your manuals. The contents will provide you with an understanding of safet

5 - 30Figure 151. Cover2. Foam Filter Element (Pre-Cleaner)3. Felt Filter Element4. Cartridge5. Body6. Base Plate Gasket7. Base PlateBriggs & Stra

5 - 315.5 ENGINE COOLINGThe engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely around engine and over cooling fins on cylinder head and block to prevent

6 - 326.1 BLADE BRAKE/CLUTCH REMOVALRemove mower blade.Squeeze brake/clutch bail against handlebar and insert cotter pin into open hole of actuating

6 - 336.2 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENTNOTE: On BBC model blade brake/clutch assembly must be removed to change belt.Place right rear adjustment lever in fi

6 - 34Figure 22 Friction Drive1. Height Adjustment Lever2. Spacer Tube3. Ball Bearing4. Handlebar Mounting Bracket5. Rear Quadrant6. Front Height Adju

6 - 35Figure 23 Gear Drive1. Washer2. Inner Wheel Cover3. Ratchet Pinion4. Ball Bearing5. Height Adjuster6. Rear Quadrant7. Height Adjustment Lever8.

6 - 36Figure 241. Kickout Ring2. Sleeve Bushing3. Clevis Pin4. Mount Arm 5. Axle Tab6. Flange Bushing7. Wheel Yoke 8. Lube Fitting123425678PM0071

7 - 377.1 HANDLEBARS AND BAILSTo remove handlebars:Remove cable retainers and disconnect cable from bail. Remove push nuts and washers securing bails

7 - 381234567Figure 26 Gear Drive Handlebars and Controls1. Traction Bail2. Handlebar3. Engine Bail Weldment4. Engine Control Cable5. Throttle Cable6.

8 - 398.1 BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS)IMPORTANT: Use battery charger supplied only. DO NOT attempt to "jump start" mower.To charge with

2 - 42.1 SAFETY ALERTSLook for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean:Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved!Become Ale

9 - 409.1 INTRODUCTIONNOTE: Rear wheels must be removed to perform repairs in this section. Block up rear of mower to raise rear wheels off work surf

9 - 41Assemble in reverse order. Refer to Section 4.12 to adjust friction wheel drive.On models with plastic friction wheel hub, remove drive cover nu

9 - 42Figure 311. Differential Assembly2. Gear Cover3. Idler Gear4. Ball Bearing5. Retainer6. Idler Shaft7. Pinion Gear8. Ball Bearing9. Drive Mount10

10 - 4310.1 INTRODUCTIONNOTE: Rear wheels must be removed to perform repairs in this section. Block up rear of mower to raise rear wheels off work su

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2 - 5When taking unit out of extended storage:1. Check for any damage or loose parts. Repair, replace, or tighten hardware before operation.2. If a pr

2 - 6Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode. Use ONLY approved fuel containers. NO Smoking!NO Sparks!NO Flames!Allow engine to cool befor

2 - 7BatteryAvoid Electric Shock. DO NOT remove wire from spark plug while engine is running. Do not put battery in fire or mutilate.Explosive Gases!

3 - 8SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 911044 911045 911046 911047Description Name LM214SP LM219SP LM217SP LM21SBEngine ManufactureTecumseh Brigg

3 - 9Model Number 911048 911049 911050 911051Description Name LM21SC LM21 LM21S LM21Engine ManufactureBriggs Tecumseh Tecumseh Tecumseh