Ariens Pro-24 Brush Cutter Specifications

Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/UtilisateurModel911707 – Pro-24 HW Brush Cutter – CARBBrush Cutter04453400 1/12Printed in USAENGLISHFRENC

GB - 1012. Tighten hardware securing lower end of each handlebar support to frame to 23 lbf-ft (31 N•m). See Figure 7.Wheel Drive Link InstallationSee

GB - 11Engine Preparation1. Check engine oil level and add if necessary. See engine manual.2. Fill fuel tank. See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 13.3. Conn

GB - 12CONTROLS AND FEATURESSee Figure 10.PTO Clutch LeverPTO clutch control lever is used to release the blade pulley brake and engage the mower blad

GB - 13Engine ThrottleThe throttle lever controls the choke, engine speed and stops engine.(1) Choke (Gradually move lever to Slow position once engin

GB - 14Starting1. Check each item in the Before Each Use section of the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 15.2. Ensure the wheel drive is disengaged.3. Pla

GB - 15CHECK PTO CLUTCH LEVERThe blade must stop within 3 seconds after releasing this control lever. If the blade continues to run, adjust or repair

GB - 16Sharpening Mower Blades1. Remove mower blade from unit. See Remove Mower Blade on page 15.Discard mower blade if:• More than 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) o

GB - 17CHECK DRIVE BELTSCheck tension of mower blade and wheel drive belts. See BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT on page 20. Check drive belts for wear and/or

GB - 186. Gently press against cable between control lever and adjuster. There must be a slight amount of deflection in cable with clutch disengaged.7

GB - 19Wheel Drive Speed AdjustmentSee Figures 14 and 15.Wheel drive speed is determined by how deep the wheel drive lower belt rides in the variable

GB - 2Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Controls and Features.

GB - 207. Tighten fine-adjustment knob to adjust drive roller gap at wheels to be 1/8 – 1/4" (3 – 6 mm).8. Install drive belt guards. See Drive B

GB - 213. Loosen flanged nut on each adjustment hex bolt.IMPORTANT: To avoid bending adjustment bolts, or have them slip off adjustment brackets, it m

GB - 225. Hold the flanged nyloc nut (on the inside of the engine mounting plate) stationary while turning the belt tensioning bolt clockwise to incre

GB - 23IMPORTANT: To avoid bending adjustment bolts, or have them slip off adjustment brackets, it may be necessary to pull back on wheel drive assemb

GB - 24Wheel Drive Upper Belt ReplacementSee Figure 22.1. Remove wheel drive lower belt. See Wheel Drive Lower Belt Replacement on page 22.2. Loosen t

GB - 25Mower Blade Drive Belt ReplacementSee Figure 23.1. Remove wheel drive lower belt. See Wheel Drive Lower Belt Replacement on page 22.2. Loosen t

GB - 26IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors. Store mower in a cool, dry, protected location.CleaningIMPORTANT:

GB - 27TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start1. Fuel tank empty or low.2. Spark plug wire loose or off.3. Engine throt

GB - 28TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Wheel drive does not engage1. Wheel drive control not engaged.2. Wheel drive belts tension too

GB - 29SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 911707Description Pro-24 HW Brush Cutter – CARBLength – in. (cm) 68.5 (174)Height – in. (cm) 44.5 (113)Width – in. (

GB - 3PRODUCT REGISTRATIONThe Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process w

Commercial_201230Commercial Mowing Equipment Limited WarrantyAriens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Count

Commercial_201231Exceptions and LimitationsThe chart below details special exceptions to this warranty:Customer ResponsibilitiesRegister the product i

Commercial_201232DisclaimerAriens Company may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be constru

CARB/EPA 201233 CALIFORNIA AND EPA (UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS

CARB/EPA 201234(4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the ow

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GB - 4SAFETY ALERTSLook for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean:Attention!Personal Safety Is Involved!Become Alert! Obe

GB - 5SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONSALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to for safety decal locations.1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJ

GB - 6DO NOT mow wet grass. ALWAYS be sure of your footing. Keep a firm hold on handlebar. Walk, NEVER run.Engine/blade control feature on mower stops

GB - 7This product is equipped with an internal combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near any unimproved, forest or brush covered land unless the exhau

GB - 8ALWAYS drain fuel outdoors away from ignition sources.ALWAYS shut off engine, and remove key, and close fuel shutoff valve when transporting uni

GB - 95. Remove and retain handlebar mounting hardware from each side of mower frame. See Figures 4 and 5.6. Place the lower hole of one side of the h