TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CONTROLS and FEATURES . . . . . . . . 14 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . 28

STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

INTRODUCTION

NON-ENGLISH MANUALS

MANUALS

Manuals in languages other than English may be obtained from your Dealer. Visit your dealer or www.ariens.com for a list of languages available for your equipment.

Manuals printed in languages other than English are also available as a free download on our website:

http://www.ariens.com

MANUALES EN IDIOMAS DIFERENTES DEL INGLES

Puede obtener manuales en idiomas diferentes del inglés en su distribuidor. Visite a su distribuidor o vaya a www.ariens.com para obtener una lista de idiomas disponibles para su equipo.

También puede imprimir manuales en idiomas diferentes del inglés descargándolos gratuitamente de nuestra página Web:

http://www.ariens.com

MANUELS NON ANGLAIS

Des manuels dans différentes langues sont disponibles chez votre revendeur. Rendez-vous chez votre revendeur ou allez sur le site www.ariens.com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre équipement.

Les manuels imprimés dans des langues différentes de l'anglais sont également disponibles en téléchargement gratuit sur notre site Web :

http://www.ariens.com

Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your manuals. If used improperly, this unit could be dangerous and cause personal injury or property damage. The contents will provide you with safety instructions for the safe use of your unit during normal operation and maintenance.

All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from operator standing in operation position and facing the direction of forward travel.

ENGINE MANUAL

The engine on this unit is covered by a separate manual specific to the engine. This manual is included in the literature package that shipped with the unit. Refer to this manual for engine service recommendations. If the engine manual is not available, contact the engine manufacturer for a replacement manual.

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS

When ordering replacement parts or making service inquiries, know the Model and Serial numbers of your unit and engine.

Numbers are located on the product registration form in the unit literature package. They are printed on a serial number label, located on the frame of your unit (Figure 1).

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