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GB - 9

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Box knife to cut carton

TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON

1. Cut off top of box.
2. Remove packing material.
3. Remove literature pack, safety glasses 

and bottle of oil from box.

4. Cut out back of box and pull the unit out.
5. Remove protective packaging materials 

from trimming head and around unit.

ASSEMBLY

Handlebar Assembly

1. Loosen handlebar wing knobs. Do not 

remove them.

2. Unfold handlebar to operating position.

NOTE: Adjust handlebar to a height 
comfortable for the operator. Be sure cable is 
clear of pinch points. Refer to Handlebars in 
Service and Adjustments.

3. Tighten handlebar wing knobs to secure 

upper handlebar.

Engine Crankcase Oil

Fill engine crankcase with proper amount and 
viscosity of oil. Refer to Engine Manual for 
specific information.

CHECKLIST

Please complete the following checklist before 
proceeding:

• All assembly instructions have been 

completed.

• No remaining loose parts in carton.
• Handlebar is adjusted comfortably and 

tightened securely.

While learning how to use your unit, 
pay extra attention to the following 
important items:

• Trimming line is fastened securely in 

holder.

• Fuel tank is filled with proper fuel.
• Engine crankcase is filled with oil.
• Become familiar with all controls – their 

location and function. Operate them 
before you start the engine.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read 
and understand the entire Safety 
section before proceeding. 

1. Lower Handle 

Bar

2. Upper Handle 

Bar

3. Carriage Bolt

4. Wing Knobs
5. Bolt Holes
6. Control Bail

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Summary of Contents for 946150

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Model 946150 ST622 CARB String Trimmer 01284000 11 07 Printed in USA ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...tre revendeur Rendez vous chez votre revendeur ou allez sur le site www ariens com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre quipement Les manuels imprim s dans des langues diff rente...

Page 3: ...lty following the instructions contact your nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer go to www ariens com on the internet Do not operate the unit unless all controls f...

Page 4: ...is to be used by someone other than original purchaser loaned rented or sold ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation Read understand and follow all safety practices...

Page 5: ...ndals or canvas shoes NEVER wear loose clothes long hair or jewelry that may get caught in rotating parts Protect eyes face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit ALWAYS stand clear of dis...

Page 6: ...ner rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open devi...

Page 7: ...se Oil Fill engine crankcase with proper amount and viscosity of oil Refer to Engine Manual for specific information CHECKLIST Please complete the following checklist before proceeding All assembly in...

Page 8: ...tle Control Lever 7 Recoil Starter Handle 8 Handlebar Wing Knob 9 Oil Dipstick and Cap 10 Fuel Tank and Cap 11 Debris Screen 12 Air Cleaner 13 Primer Bulb 14 Swivel Head Lock 15 Trimmer Shield 16 Trai...

Page 9: ...left side of the trimmer Point the front of the unit to the right if trimming with the right side of the trimmer To adjust see Service and Adjustments FILLING FUEL TANK To add fuel to Fuel Tank 1 Put...

Page 10: ...ER 1 Start the engine 2 Set throttle control to Fast 3 Hold the control bail against the handlebar to engage the trimmer head 4 When trimmer head is rotating at full speed move unit forward to trim TO...

Page 11: ...when the bail handle is released Adjust bail travel if necessary See Adjustments CHECK ENGINE OIL See Engine Manual for specific information on checking engine oil CLEAN DEBRIS SCREEN Remove all grass...

Page 12: ...way from the spark plug 2 Remove the worn trimmer line from the cutter disk 3 Thread the two ends of the trimmer line up from the bottom through the two holes in the cutter disk 4 Cross the line and t...

Page 13: ...k washer and capscrew Tighten securely NOTE The minimum cutting height may be lowered to 1 3 16 3 cm by using one spacer below the cutter disk and installing the cutter disk upside down on the hex sha...

Page 14: ...ward toward the control bail 3 Tighten the upper cable nut onto the mounting bracket to lock the conduit in place 4 Turn nuts against mount to lock in position DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1 Control Cable 2...

Page 15: ...sher Tighten securely 3 Slide the belt between the idler and belt finger on the idler bracket 4 Install the four tapping screws in the holes in the frame from the top side of the frame 5 Install the f...

Page 16: ...s before attempting to start 6 Replace or regap spark plug 7 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 8 Clean debris screen and cooling fins 9 Clean carburetor or fuel line See Engine Manual 10...

Page 17: ...e genuine Ariens parts to keep your String Trimmer running like new Part no Qty Description 07236900 1 Drive Belt 04641800 1 Trimmer Line Pkg of 6 04641100 1 Height Guide 04645000 1 Long Life Height G...

Page 18: ...nd parts except as noted below The duration of this warranty shall be ninety 90 days after the date of purchase or 1000 hours of use whichever comes first if any product is rented or leased 3 Year Lim...

Page 19: ...rranty Except as specifically warranted normal maintenance services and normal replacement items such as spark plugs oil oil filters air filters mufflers belts tires shoes runners scraper blades shear...

Page 20: ...Ariens Company 655 W Ryan St Brillion WI 54110 1072 920 756 2141 www ariens com ALW2 62905...

Page 21: ...Street Brillion WI 54110 1072 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or oth...

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