Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/UtilisateurModel911703 – PRO-24 HWSPHigh Wheel Mower04453200 1/12Printed in USAENGLISHFRENCHGasoline cont
GB - 10Wheel Drive Actuation Link InstallationSee Figure 6.10. Apply pressure against the wheel drive (self-propel) mechanism to hold it down against
GB - 11Throttle Cable InstallationSee Figure 8.NOTE: The throttle control (Figure 15, Item 4) is mounted on the right-hand side of the handlebar.1. Re
GB - 12Recoil Rope Set-UpLoosen lock nut on inner side of handlebar bracket until rope guide mounting cap screw is loose enough to allow lower half of
GB - 13Discharge Chute Installation1. Place mower in the Service Position. See SERVICE POSITION on page 20.2. Remove flanged lock nut and round head s
GB - 141. Operator Presence (Engine/Blade) Control 2. Recoil Starter Handle3. Wheel Drive Control Handlebars4. Engine Throttle Control5. Air Filter6.
GB - 15CONTROLS AND FEATURESSee Figure 16 for locations.Operator Presence ControlThe Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever must be held against the ha
GB - 16FILLING THE FUEL TANKTo add fuel to fuel tank:1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area.2. Stop engine and allow to cool.3. Clean fuel cap an
GB - 17HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENTHeight of Cut (HOC) is adjusted by positioning the front and rear wheels in a series of mounting holes. See Figures 18
GB - 18Front Wheel Height AdjustmentSee Figure 19IMPORTANT: Front wheel height must be set the same as rear wheel height for proper height of cut.1. S
GB - 19Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engi
GB - 2Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Controls and Features.
GB - 20SERVICE POSITIONPut unit into service position for easy access to underneath the deck.1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot
GB - 213. Check mower blade balance. Slide mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. A balanced blade should remain in a horizontal position. If either end o
GB - 22REPLACE OIL FILTER Replace oil filter every 50 hours of use or annually.1. Clean dirt and debris from oil filter and surrounding area.2. Place
GB - 23WHEEL DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS Drive Belt GuardAll mowers are equipped with the lower guard that covers the blade spindle and drive belt. The self-pro
GB - 24Wheel Drive Speed AdjustmentThe wheel drive lower belt connects the mower blade shaft to a variable speed (VS) pulley. Wheel drive speed is det
GB - 25Wheel Drive Traction AdjustmentThe gap (clearance) between the drive rollers and tires, when wheel drive is disengaged, is used to set the amou
GB - 26Figure 26HairpinWasherFine Adjustment KnobBell CrankWheel Drive FrameSee Figure27Engage PlateAdjustment Link
GB - 27BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENTAdjust Wheel Drive Lower Belt TensionThe wheel drive lower belt connects the mower blade shaft to a variable speed (VS)
GB - 28Adjust Wheel Drive Upper Belt TensionThe wheel drive upper belt connects the variable speed (VS) pulley to the drive rollers shaft.1. Remove bo
GB - 29Adjust Mower Blade Drive Belt Tension1. Remove lower guard. See WHEEL DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS Drive Belt Guard on page 23.2. Loosen the four flanged
GB - 3• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here:• Record Engine Model & Serial numbers here:PRODUCT REGISTRATIONThe Ariens dealer must register
GB - 30BELT REPLACEMENTWheel Drive Lower Belt ReplacementSee Figure 32.The wheel drive lower belt connects the blade shaft top pulley to a variable sp
GB - 31Wheel Drive Upper Belt ReplacementSee Figure 33.The wheel drive upper belt connects the variable speed (VS) pulley to the drive rollers shaft.1
GB - 32Mower Blade Drive Belt Replacement1. Remove wheel drive lower belt. See Wheel Drive Lower Belt Replacement on page 30.2. Loosen the four flange
GB - 33IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors. Store mower in a cool, dry, protected location.CleaningAllow unit
GB - 34TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start1. Fuel tank empty or low.2. Spark plug wire loose or off.3. Engine/Blade
GB - 35Wheel drive does not engage 1. Wheel drive control not engaged.2. Wheel drive belts tension too loose.3. Wheel drive belt worn or damaged.4. Wh
GB - 36SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 911703Description PRO 24HWSPLength – in. (cm) 60 (152.4)Height – in. (cm) 39 (99)Width – in. (cm) 24 (61)Actual Weig
Commercial_201237Commercial Mowing Equipment Limited WarrantyAriens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Count
Commercial_201238Exceptions and LimitationsThe chart below details special exceptions to this warranty:Customer ResponsibilitiesRegister the product i
Commercial_201239DisclaimerAriens Company may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be constru
GB - 4SAFETY ALERTSLook for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean:Attention!Personal Safety Is Involved!Become Alert! Obe
CARB/EPA 201240 CALIFORNIA AND EPA (UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
CARB/EPA 201241(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 - 5SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONSALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to for safety decal locations.1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJ
GB - 6Clear work area of stones, sticks, wire and foreign objects which might be picked up and thrown. Tall grass can hide obstacles.Know the work are
GB - 7DO NOT mow at too fast a rate. DO NOT change engine governor setting or over-speed the engine.Do not operate mower on gravel or loose material s
GB - 8Fuel and Fuel SystemFuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use only an approved gasoline container with an app
GB - 9ASSEMBLYNOTE: The mounting hardware described in the following assembly procedures is factory-mounted on the mower in the proper locations.Handl
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