Ariens 915502 - 1540 Specifications

Owner/Operator ManualModels915043 - 1540915051 - 1640915055 - 1944915057 - 2148915059 - 2352915501 - 1844915502 - 1540ZOOM00185900B 12/03Supersedes 00

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 (915051, 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 - 13• Forward (2) – Push both steering levers forward.• Left (3) – Pull left steering lever back or push right steering lever forward or a combinat

GB - 14SEAT ADJUSTMENTLift adjustment lever and slide seat forward or backward to the desired position.FILLING THE FUEL TANKS1. Clean fuel caps and su

GB - 15TRANSPORTING UNITALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, remove key, and close fuel shut-off valve or drain fuel when transporting unit on a

GB - 16IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenanc

GB - 17TIPPING THE SEAT FORWARDRemove clamping knob (915043, 051, 055, 057, 059) or flat washer and nut (915501, 502) and tip seat forward to access t

GB - 18OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOODUnhook the two rubber latches to tip hood back. Close hood and secure with rubber latches (figure 13).REMOVE MOWER

GB - 19LEVEL AND ADJUST PITCH OF MOWER DECKAdjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see Specifications on page

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

GB - 207. Check that the mower deck is level:a.Rotate right and left mower blades to face side-to-side. b.Measure outer edge of mower blades to ground

GB - 213. Check mower blade balance by sliding mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If

GB - 22SERVICING THE BATTERYNOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the termina

GB - 23• Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get medical attention immediate

GB - 24Handlebar Stop Adjustment (Figure 22 and 23)NOTE: If either side of handlebar weldment is rubbing on seat support the handlebar stop needs adju

GB - 25HYDROSTATIC BELT REPLACEMENTRemove (Figure 25)1. Remove PTO belt (see PTO Belt Replacement on page 24).2. Disconnect electric clutch connector.

GB - 262. Measure air gap between armature and rotor.• Minimum: A 0.005 in. feeler gauge should slide between armature and rotor with slight contact.•

GB - 27TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine will not crank/start. 1. Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty. 1. Check s

GB - 28Unit moves with engine off and parking brake engaged. 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 2. Faulty parking b

GB - 29SERVICE PARTSBe sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit running like new.Part No. Qty Description03498400 1 40-Inch Mower Bla

3CE Sound and Vibration – Bruits et vibrations CE – CE Geräusch- und Vibrationswerte – CE Geluid en trilling – CE støj og vibration – Livello sonoro e

GB - 30SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 915043 915502 915051 915055 915501 915057 915059Model 1540 1540 1640 1944 1844 2148 2352EngineTypeSingle Cylinder Br

GB - 31Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufacturedby Ariens Company will be free from defects in material an

WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the Stateof California to cause cancer birthdefects or other reproductive harm.

GB - 4Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Controls and Featur

GB - 5NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, call 1-800-678-5443 or go to www.ariens.com on the internet.Before attempting to operate your unit:1

GB - 61. Caution!2. Danger!3. Danger!4. Warning!5. Danger! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death• Maximum Tongue weight: 30 lbs.• Maximum Trailer weight: 3

GB - 76. Hot Surfaces!SAFETY RULESIf unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual a

GB - 8Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection. Always wear safety goggles or safety

GB - 9Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS