Ariens 915057 - 2148 Specifications

Owner/Operator ManualModels915055 - 1944915057 - 2148915059 - 2352915065 - 1540915067 - 1740915501 - 1844915502 - 1540ZOOM00367300B 8/05Printed in USA

GB - 10Tools Required• Adjustable wrench• Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.Unpack UnitRemove unit and all other components from the shipping conta

GB - 111. Ignition Switch2. PTO Switch3. Throttle Lever4. Seat5. Steering Levers6. Parking Brake7. Fuel Tanks8. Headlights (915067, 055, 057, 059, 501

GB - 12Ignition SwitchOperate ignition switch with a removable key. Ignition switch has four positions: Stop (1), Headlight (2), Run (3), Start (4). S

GB - 13NOTE: To stop, return both steering levers to neutral.NOTE: The steering levers must be in the neutral position to start the engine.NOTE: The p

GB - 14MOVING UNIT MANUALLYDisengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit manually (fig

GB - 15Stopping the Engine1. Stop unit.2. Disengage PTO.3. Set throttle lever to slow.4. Turn ignition switch to off position and remove key.5. Set pa

GB - 16TIPPING SEAT FORWARDRemove clamping knob (915065, 067, 055, 057, 059) or flat washer and nut (915501, 502) and tip seat forward to access the b

GB - 17LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECKAdjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS o

GB - 186. Install rear trunnion and rear lift link on mower deck and mower lift (figure 13).7. Check that the mower deck is level:a.Rotate right and l

GB - 19NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit.2. Install rear lift link, rear trunnion, front lift link, and front trunnion on

2Ariens Company655 West Ryan StreetP.O. Box 157Brillion, Wisconsin 54110-0157 USATelephone (920) 756-2141Facsimile (920) 756-2407EC DECLARATION OF CO

GB - 20ADJUSTING ANTI-SCALP ROLLER NOTE: The anti-scalp rollers are intended to prevent lawn scalping, not to control cutting height. All anti-scalp r

GB - 214. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 16).Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables(Figure 18)1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORW

GB - 22Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment (Figure 20)IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m)

GB - 233. Hook a puller into idler hole and pull idler arm towards outside of unit until tension is removed from PTO belt.4. Remove PTO belt from left

GB - 24TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine will not crank/start. 1. Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty. 1. Check s

GB - 25Unit moves with engine off and parking brake engaged. 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 2. Faulty parking b

GB - 26SERVICE PARTSBe sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit running like new.Part No. Qty Description03498400 1 40-Inch Mower Bla

GB - 27SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 915065 915502 915067 915055 915501 915057 915059Model 1540 1540 1740 1944 1844 2148 2352EngineTypeSingle Cylinder Ko

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Ariens Company • 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 54110-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.comALW2-62905Ariens Limited Warranties2-Year Limi

Ariens Company • 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 54110-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.comALW2-62905Exceptions, Limitations, ExclusionsT

Ariens Company655 West Ryan StreetP.O. Box 157Brillion, WI 54110-0157Phone: 920-756-2141Fax: 920-756-2407www.ariens.com

GB - 4SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10CONTROLS AND FEATURES . .

GB - 5Before Attempting To Operate Your Unit:1. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed.2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in th

GB - 62. Danger!3. Danger!4. Warning!5. Danger! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death077541OE0050563421Figure 27Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts

GB - 76. Hot Surfaces!7. CautionSAFETY RULESIf unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, ALWAYS provide thi

GB - 8Only trained adults may operate unit. Training includes being familiar with controls and actual operation.NEVER operate unit after or during the

GB - 9ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when transporting unit.Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and other debris. Clean