Ariens 911110 - SP 21LM, 911111 - SSP 21LM, 911112 - DSP 21LM, 911113 - DESP21LM STORAGE, TROUBLESHOOTING, start, Engine, evenly, PROBLEM, restart, not bag, Cleaning, Grass Bag, Engine is, clippings, Inspection, CORRECTION, Grass does

STORAGE

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

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

Inspection

Inspect mower and repair or replace worn or damaged parts to avoid delays when beginning use again.

Regularly check all hardware and keep fasteners tight. Know unit is in safe working condition.

Cleaning

Allow unit to cool. Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pressure water. Brush off dirt and debris from all surfaces. Touch up all scratched surfaces to prevent rust. Matching touch-up paint is available from your Ariens Dealer. Do not use abrasives, solvents, or harsh cleaners.

Grass Bag

Wash out grass bag and allow to dry before storage. Grass bag may be stored in position on mower.

Engine

Close fuel shutoff valve (911112, 113).

When storing unit for extended periods of time, remove all fuel from tank and carburetor (run dry). Refer to engine manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE		CORRECTION

Engine will not	1.	Fuel tank empty or low.	1.	Check fuel level. Fill tank if
start	2.	Fuel shutoff valve closed.		necessary.
	2.	Fuel shutoff valve closed.	2.	Open fuel shutoff valve.
	3.	Spark plug wire loose or off.	3.	Check connection.
	4.	Engine/Blade control cable	4.	Check cable. Adjust, repair
		detached, broken, or not		or replace as necessary.
		adjusted properly.

Engine is	1.	Mower clogged with grass.	1.	Clear clippings from under
difficult to				mower. (Allow the mower to
restart				clear clippings before
restart				shutting off engine.)
				shutting off engine.)

Cut is poor	1.	Worn blade.	1.	Check blade (see CHECK
				MOWER BLADE on
				page 17).
	2.	Too much grass is being	2.	Raise cutting height.
		removed per cutting.
	3.	Grass is too wet.	3.	Allow grass to dry.
	4.	Mowing speed is too fast.	4.	Mow slower.

Grass does	1.	Too much grass is being	1.	Raise cutting height.
not disperse		removed per cutting.	2.	Allow grass to dry.
evenly	2.	Grass is too wet.	2.	Allow grass to dry.
	3.	Mowing speed is too fast.	3.	Mow slower.

Mower does	1.	Grass bag is overfilled.	1.	Empty grass bag and do not
not bag	2.	Mulching plug is installed.		allow it to overfill.
clippings	2.	Mulching plug is installed.	2.	Remove mulching plug.

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