Ariens 916002, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...By Ariens TM Rider Owner Operator Manual Manuel Du Proprietaire Utilisateur Model 916002 34 Inch Deck _11_ _ _ ENGLISH FRANQAIS 03830900A 6 09 Printed in USA ...

Page 2: ...glais Des manuels dans differentes langues sont disponibles chez votre revendeur Rendez vous chez votre revendeur ou allez sur Q e site www ariens com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre equipement Les manuels imprimes dans des langues differentes de I anglais sont egalement disponibles en telechargement gratuit sur notre site Web http www ariens com THE MANUAL Before operat...

Page 3: ... you have purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer it is your responsibility to Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions contact your nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance NOTE To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer go to www ariens com on the Internet WARNING Improper a...

Page 4: ...y precautions They mean Attention Personal Safety Is Involved Become Alert Obey The Message The safety alert symbol is used in decals and with this manual Understand the safety message It contains important information about personal safety DANGER IMMINENTLY _ HAZARDOUS SITUATION If not avoided WILL RESULT in death or serious injury WARNING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION If not avoided COULD RESU...

Page 5: ...atteries and read manual before you adjust or repair unit NO STEP Always keep feet away from rotating parts _ AIwaySarea stand clearofdischarge L1814 Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached or guards are in operating position OL1815 4 DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OL180I L1802 Read the operator s manual Keep children and others away from unit while operating Never direct discharge...

Page 6: ...near unit Keep area of operation clear of all toys and debris Thrown objects can cause injury Stay alert for hidden hazards holes and ruts Avoid uneven or rough terrain DO NOT operate near drop offs ditches or embankments Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Dust fog etc can reduce vision and cause an accident Operate unit only when the...

Page 7: ...e traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly Keep all movements on the slope slow and gradual DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT operate on slopes over 10 DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary If unit is parked on a slope...

Page 8: ...fore the first use See Charging the Batteries on page 20 Check Tire Pressure A CAUTION Avoid injury Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly Heat can cause...

Page 9: ...ging Port Beneath Rear Hood 2 Key Power Switch 3 PTO Switch 4 Battery Discharge Meter 5 Battery Level indicator 6 Parking Brake Lever 7 Discharge Chute 8 Direction and Speed Control Pedal 9 Steering Wheel 10 Seat Release Lever 11 Deck Lift Lever 12 Deck Height Pin GB 9 ...

Page 10: ... unit in reverse _ Operator lifts off seat Power Switch 1 ON OFF 2 Operate power switch with a removable key Power switch has two positions ON 1 and OFF 2 Power Take Off PTO Switch Engages mower re engaged 1 to restart backing is complete blades 1 and disengages mower blades 2 NOTE Mower blades automatically disengage when operating mower in reverse PTO switch must be disengaged 2 and mower blades...

Page 11: ...ould immediately be returned to the battery charging area and the unit connected to the battery charger Battery Discharge Meter Displays the While mowing keep amount of indicator needle amperage being between 0 40 amps drawn by the motors NOTE For most efficient mowing set mower cutting height and adjust travel speed to keep the indicator needle within the green range 0 40 amperes on the meter Cut...

Page 12: ...ns To raise or lower seat 1 Press seat release lever down 2 Raise or lower seat Release lever 1 Seat Release Lever Figure 5 Battery Connectors Figure 6 The battery connectors are located under the seat There is one connector on each of the five batteries ALWAYS disconnect the batteries before cleaning or performing maintenance on unit IMPORTANT All five batteries must be disconnected to remove pow...

Page 13: ...ng less on the foot pedal when climbing a slope will provide more torque to the wheels Pressing the control pedal all the way forward will likely result in the unit being unable to climb the slope TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS set parking brake disconnect batteries and remove key from power switch when transporting unit on a truck or trailer Tie unit down securely Do not tie down by linkages guards cab...

Page 14: ...ge transmission by pulling transmission bypass lever 1 out away from transmission housing see figure 9 This lever is located just in front of the right rear tire Push transmission bypass lever in toward housing to engage transmission and move unit under its own power Pull bypass lever out to manually move unit 1 Transmission Bypass Lever Figure 9 GB 14 ...

Page 15: ...tor compartment mower deck seat etc of all dirt and debris DO NOT spray unit with water Do not use solvents hard cleaners or abrasives Use only compressed air NOTE Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax See SPECIFICATIONS on page 26 for correct tire pressure See Check Tire Pressure on page 8 Check for worn or damaged mower blades see SHARPENING MOWER BLADE on page 18 Keep battery compar...

Page 16: ...side of unit 7 Slide mower deck out from under unit Install Figure 11 1 Slide mower deck under unit 2 Insert front and rear trunnions into mower deck brackets and secure with washers and hair pins 3 Connect stabilizer to mower deck and secure with clevis pin and hair pin 4 Connect deck motor leads to wiring harness 5 Repeat steps 3 5 on other side of unit 6 Reset deck height to desired cutting hei...

Page 17: ...1n 6 4 mm pitched forward NOTE This measurement must be taken when the mower blades ends are facing forward Forward Pitch of Mower Blades 3 1 2 Forward Pitch Zero level to 1 4 in 6 4 mm Front of Mower Deck 1 Mower Deck 3 Surface 2 Mower Blade Figure 13 Side to Side Pitch Figure 14 The pitch of the mower blades from side to side should be Within 1 4 1n 6 4 mm as measured on each side of the mower d...

Page 18: ...ery charger and disconnect batteries see Battery Connectors on page 12 2 Block mower blades to prevent rotation 3 Remove mounting hardware and mower blades from mower deck NOTE Fasteners are standard right hand thread Install Figure 16 1 Install mower blades on blade motors with mounting hardware IMPORTANT Ensure that mower blade adapter is correctly aligned on motor shaft and fully seated before ...

Page 19: ... volt battery packs that require no regular maintenance other than regular charging IMPORTANT Batteries must be attached to the battery charger when the unit is not being used see Charging the Batteries on page 20 Batteries are not to remain in a discharged state or damage to the batteries will occur Lead sulfate deposits will form inside the batteries affecting charging and operation A discharged...

Page 20: ...batteries are fully charged the attached charger switches to a hibernation mode which monitors the batteries and maintains their charge The battery charger powers on intermittently to check voltage and charge the batteries as necessary If a charge is required the battery charger sends a minimal level of current Over time this low rate of charge helps to extend battery life by equalizing charge imb...

Page 21: ...rger is attached to unit and plugged into outlet Flashes once per second when in hibernation mode CHARGE Yellow LED remains lit while batteries are charging begins to flash when batteries reach 80 charge level and continues to flash until full charge is achieved Shuts off upon full charge I I le ON I I CHARGE I READY Green LED lights and remains lit once batteries are fully charged Figure 22 6 All...

Page 22: ...ransmission 4 Pulley Figure 23 Extension Spring Drive Motor 1i_o_ 1 Short Term Storage IMPORTANT Always keep battery charger connected to batteries and a reliable power source when mower is not in use Remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area IMPORTANT NEVER clean unit with high pressure sprayer water hose or store unit outdoors Clean only with compressed air Inspect unit for sig...

Page 23: ...rake requires adjustment 2 Faulty parking brake 1 Parking brake requires adjustment CORRECTION Check safety interlock system see Safety Interlock System on page 10 2 Release parking brake 3 Contact your Ariens Dealer 4 Charge batteries see Charging the Batteries on page 20 5 Connect all five batteries to power cable 6 Depress operator presence switch by sitting on seat 7 Contact your Ariens Dealer...

Page 24: ...n the electrical system 2 1 2 1 Check tire pressure see SPECIFICATIONS on page 26 Inspect and replace tie rods and adjust as necessary Level and adjust pitch of mower deck see LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 16 Sharpen mower blades see SHARPENING MOWER BLADE on page 18 or replace mower blades see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 18 Adjust cutting height and travel speed to keep bat...

Page 25: ... batteries see Battery Removal and Installation on page 19 1 Insert battery charger connector completely into charging port 2 Replace defective battery or batteries see Battery Removal and Installation on page 19 Green READY 1 Replace defective battery or batteries see LED on battery Battery Removal and Installation on charger flashes page 19 P_ _ _ _o_ _ _ _ Be sure to always use genuine Ariens p...

Page 26: ...n cm Weight Ibs kg Tires Front Tire Size in cm Rear Tire Size in cm 916002 AMP Rider Electric Brushless DC 5 0 8 0 2 5 4 0 15 5 39 3 Internal Transmission 48 Volt Maintenance Free VRLA Electric Motor Control 50 75 Hydrostatic Drive 61 155 44 5 113 41 25 105 530 240 4 4x11 10x28 18x6 5x8 46 x 16 5 x20 Front Tire Pressure psi kPa 30 206 8 Rear Tire Pressure psi kPa 14 96 5 Mower Deck Side Discharge ...

Page 27: ...subassembly that fails due to defect in material or workmanship for one year after the date of purchase For the next 12 months Ariens will cover the prorated cost of replacing a battery pack and or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material or workmanship This warranty does not apply to battery packs or battery subassemblies that fail due to accident neglect abuse improper maintenanc...

Page 28: ...ranty applies only to products purchased in the United States including Puerto Rico and Canada In all other countries contact place of purchase for warranty information Disclaimer Ariens may from time to time change the design of its products Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products nor shall...

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