Ariens 988319 Specifications

Owner/Operator Manual – Manuel de L’Opérateur – Betriebsanlei-tung – Gebruikshandleiding – Instruktionsbog – Instruktionsbok – Käyttöohjekirja – Bruke

GB-101. Operator Presence Control Lever2. Parking Brake3. Choke Control4. Throttle Lever5. PTO Switch6. Hourmeter7. Fuel Cap8. Hydraulic Fluid Tank9.

GB - 11CONTROLS AND FEATURESSee Figure 4 for controls and features locations.SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMCheck Safety Interlock SystemTest the safety inter

GB-12Ignition Switch (988316, 319)Operate the ignition switch with the removable key. The switch uses two positions: Off (1) and On (2). To start the

GB - 13Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. See engine manual for type and grade of fuel.To add fuel to the fuel tank:1. Put the unit in an open area.

GB-14• To turn to the left, push the right hand control lever forward.• To turn to the right, push the left hand control lever forward.• To move in re

GB - 15LAWN STRIPER ADJUSTMENT (48" decks)The striper drags behind the deck and shapes grass as you mow.Adjust the striper to match cutting heigh

GB-16* Change oil after first 8 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter.** Change Hydraulic Fluid after first 50 hours of operation and ever

GB - 17HYDRAULIC FLUID Check Hydraulic Fluid LevelCheck the hydraulic fluid level with the dipstick before each use (more often if leaks are observed)

GB-18GENERAL LUBRICATION Apply a small amount of oil to the pivot points as required for smooth operation (Figure 9).Apply high quality lithium based

GB - 192. Push lever forward (Figure 12).Brake arm must disengage.To adjust:1. Remove clevis from brake arm tab (Figure 13).2. Turn clevis up or down

2Ariens Company655 West Ryan StreetP.O. Box 15 7Brillion, Wisconsin 54110-0157USATelephone (920) 756-2141Facsimile (920) 756-2407EC DECLARATION OF CON

GB-20CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT If clutch fails to engage or disengage properly or begins to make abnormal noise, check the air gap adjustment at the three ins

GB - 21Charge BatteryBattery Electrolyte First Aid• External Contact: Flush with water.• Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get medica

GB-22Deck BeltNOTE: Mower drive belt must be removed before removing the deck belt.1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all hot parts to cool.2. Re

GB - 23Sharpen the Mower BladesFigure 20.1. Remove mower blade from unit.Discard mower blade if:• More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.• Ai

GB-24Changes in the sound or vibrations of the unit1. Loose or missing fasteners.2. Mower blade problem.3. Worn or damaged clutch.1. Check all the fas

GB - 25SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 988316 988319 988320Model HR1536FXPCE HR1544FXPCE HE1748FLPCEEngineEngine KawasakiEngine Model Number FH430V-BS06 FH

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

GB-4Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GB - 5SAFETY ALERTSLook for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean:Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved!Become Alert! Ob

GB-61. Danger! To avoid serious injury or death2. Danger! Rotating Blades3. Warning! 4. Danger!SAFETY RULESRead, understand and follow all safety prac

GB - 7Read the entire Owner/Operator manual and other training material. If the operator or the mechanic cannot read the manual, it is the owner’s res

GB-8Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged.DO NOT transport machine while engine is runnin

GB - 91. Remove the unit from shipping container.2. Adjust tire pressure to 8 to 16 psi (55 to 110 kPa).3. Service and connect battery. See Charge Bat