String Trimmer Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Model 946152 – String Trimmer ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 04241700 9/10 Printed in USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Maintenance . . . . . . . .
PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All claims meeting requirements during the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not the product registration card is returned. Keep a proof of purchase if you do not register your unit.
1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. Read the Operator’s Manual. OL1801 NOTATIONS NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. OL4740 Always wear protective glasses, goggles or a face shield.
ALWAYS disconnect wire from spark plug before assembly. Unintentional engine start up can cause death or serious injury. Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area to understand: • work area • your unit • all safety decals. Clear work area of stones, sticks, wire and foreign objects which might be picked up and thrown. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Know the work area. Stay alert for holes, rocks, rough terrain and hidden hazards.
DO NOT pull trimmer backwards unless absolutely necessary. Look down and back, especially for small children, before and while moving backwards. DO NOT operate on steep slopes. NEVER leave unit unattended on a slope. Chock wheels if parking on a slope. Trim across the face of slopes, never up and down. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes. This product is equipped with an internal combustion engine.
ASSEMBLY Handlebar Assembly WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 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.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 5 3 11 6 7 4 10 8 13 9 12 16 15 14 Figure 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Trimmer Head Trimmer Line Upper Handlebar Lower Handlebar Control Bail Throttle Control Lever Recoil Starter Handle Handlebar Wing Knob 1 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.
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES FILLING FUEL TANK See Controls and Features (Figure 4) on page 8. WARNING: EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and FLAMMABLE FUEL can result in serious injury or death. Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an approved fuel container. No Smoking! No Lighted Materials! No Open Flame! Allow engine to cool before maintenance. Never fill tank when engine is running or is hot from operation. DO NOT overfill tank. Allow about 1/4" (6.35 mm) of space at the top of the filler neck for fuel expansion.
Starting the Engine 1. Push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for a cold engine. 2. Set throttle control to Fast. 3. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder. This is the compression stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to start engine. Allow rope to rewind slowly. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against handlebar. 4. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not start, refer to Troubleshooting.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Wood Block Maintenance Schedule Service Performed Intervals (Hours) Each Use Check Fasteners • Check Trimmer Lines • Check Control Bail Operation • Check Engine Oil • Clean Debris Screen • Clean Unit •1 Check Air Cleaner 25 OX5025 Figure 5 CHECK FASTENERS Make sure all hardware is tightened properly. Pay special attention to handlebar, guards, shields, and trimmer head mounting hardware.
CHECK SPARK PLUG See Engine Manual for specific information on checking, cleaning, and changing the spark plug. CHANGE ENGINE OIL Change the engine oil after the first 2 hours of use, then every 25 hours or every season, whichever comes first. Oil should be changed when engine is warm. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Clean area around oil cap. 3. Tip the string trimmer on its right side. CAUTION: Before tipping unit, remove enough fuel so no spillage will occur.
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Figure 7) 1. Loosen and remove both wing knobs from handlebar. 2. Remove carriage bolts, taking care to support handlebar. 3. Set handlebar to desired height. 4. Line up holes in upper handlebar with holes in lower handlebar. Be sure to use the same holes on each side. 5. Reinstall carriage bolts and wing knobs. Tighten securely. 1. Raise the cutter head off the ground. 2. Loosen and remove capscrew, lock washer and washer. 3. Remove height guide and bottom spacer. 4.
SWIVEL HEAD ADJUSTMENT DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Figure 9) 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it securely away from the spark plug. 2. Loosen the wing knob on the bracket at the rear of the unit. (Figure 11 & 12) 13 4 10 3 1 8 6 12 Wing Knob OX5055 Figure 9 11 7 3. Rotate the back of the unit in the opposite direction of the side you wish to cut with. 4. Tighten wing knob securely.
To remove the old belt: 1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it securely away from the spark plug. 2. Place unit in service position (see Maintenance section). 7 6 5 3 CAUTION: Before tipping unit, remove enough fuel so no spillage will occur. A piece of plastic bag may be used to seal fuel tank when tipping unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not start or runs poorly PROBABLE CAUSE 1. 2. 3. 4. Spark plug wire disconnected. Engine not primed Fuel tank empty. Throttle control lever not in correct position. 5. Engine is flooded. 6. Defective or incorrectly gapped spark plug. 7. Stale or contaminated gasoline. 8. Engine cooling system overloaded with debris. 9. Dirty carburetor or fuel line. 10.Dirty air filter or precleaner. 11. Carburetor out of adjustment. CORRECTION 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect spark plug wire.
STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS Model Number WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. If the trimmer is to be stored for more than 30 days, follow these steps to prepare your unit. 1. Run the engine until it stops from running out of gasoline. See Engine Manual for specific instructions on preparing the engine for storage. 2. Clean all dirt and debris from the trimmer. Refer to Maintenance for cleaning instructions. 3.
Two-Year Limited Lawn and Garden Warranty This warranty statement applies only to 21-Inch Walk Behind Lawn Mowers, Wide Area Walks, AMP Wide Area Walks, Tillers, String Trimmers, Log Splitters, Edgers and Power Brushes Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens and Gravely brand consumer products manufactured and sold by Ariens will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase.
To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative, contact Ariens at: 655 W. Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 (920) 756 - 2141 www.ariens.com www.gravely.com Exceptions and Limitations • Batteries are warranted only for a period of 12 months after date of purchase, on a prorated basis. For the first 90 days of the warranty period, a defective battery will be replaced free of charge.
Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
