HVZ Owner/Operator Manual Model 915085 - 2350 915087 - 1840 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 00672500A 9/06 Printed in USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com. DISCLAIMER Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional.
7 2 1 6 077541 3 8 5 4 Figure 2 4. WARNING! Look down and behind before and while backing. Always stand clear of discharge area. OL1804 OL1814 Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached or guards are in operating position. OL1805 Never carry children. OL1815 5. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OL1806 Go up and down slopes, not across. Read the operator’s manual. 10 MAX OL1807 OL1801 DO NOT operate on slopes over 10°.
Keep children, people, and pets away. Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work area. Keep children under watchful care of a responsible adult. • Understand location and function of all controls. • Never allow operation by untrained persons. • Disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, set parking brake and remove key before making any inspections, repairs, etc. NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Keep area of operation clear of all toys, and debris. Thrown objects can cause injury.
NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment. Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use and when crossing gravel surfaces. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. DO NOT operate unit if safety interlock system is damaged or disabled. Check safety interlock before each use. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use. Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truck.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. NEVER weld or straighten mower blades. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Reverse connections may result in sparks which can cause serious injury.
ASSEMBLY Check function of all controls WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. See OPERATION on page 10. Tools Required • Adjustable wrench • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 12). Push unit from container onto a level surface. Disengage transmission bypass lever.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 915085 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 915087 1 3 11 10 4 9 Figure 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Throttle Lever Choke Control Ignition Switch PTO Switch Seat Steering Levers Fuel Tank 8. Mower Lift Pedal 9. Mower Deck 10. Discharge Chute 11.
OPERATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Check system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See figure 4 for all controls and features locations. Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly.
• Right (4) – Pull right steering lever back or push left steering lever forward or a combination of both. Front Axle Locks Install hardware to have a pivoting front axle. 1 2 3 4 NOTE: To stop, return both steering levers to neutral. NOTE: The steering levers must be in the neutral position to start the engine. Install hardware to have a non-pivoting (locked) front axle. NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged prior to moving the steering levers from the neutral position.
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY Stopping the Engine 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stop unit. Disengage PTO. Set throttle lever to slow. Turn ignition switch to off position and remove key. Set parking brake. WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit manually (figure 7). OPERATING MOWER 1. Start engine. 2. Set throttle lever to fast.
Interval Task Action Each Use Check Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is operated. If this system does not function as described, do not operate until repairs are made (see Safety Interlock System on page 10). Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 12). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Put steering levers up and tip seat forward (figure 8). 3 2 Remove (Figure 9) 1. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 19). NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit. 2. Remove drag link from mower deck. 3. Remove front and rear trunnions from lift arms. 4.
3 6 1 6 4 5 2 1. Rear Trunnion 2. PTO Belt 3. Mower Deck 4. Drag Link 5. Front Trunnion 6. Lift Arms Figure 9 Lowest Cutting Position LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK 3 1 2 NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 23). There are three measurements required to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck. 1. The distance from the mower blades to the ground. 2. The forward pitch of the mower blades. 3.
2. Repeat step 1 as needed until all three measurements are within the tolerances specified. The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades (Figure 11): • Should be 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) pitched forward. NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blades ends are facing forward. Forward Pitch of Mower Blades 1 3 1 2 2 Forward Pitch = 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) 1. Mower Deck 2. Mower Blade Front of Mower Deck 3. Ground 1.
4. Install mower blade on unit (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 16). 2. Torque 5/8-inch hex bolt to 80 to 120 lbf-ft (108 to 163 N•m). DO NOT Sharpen to this Pattern 1 4 Sharpen to this Pattern 2 3 1. Flat Washer 2. Bevel Washer DISCARD if more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) 3. 5/8-inch Hex Bolt 4. Mower Blade Figure 14 1 SHARPENING MOWER BLADE 2 1. Air Lift Erosion 2. Cutting Edge Area Figure 15 CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blade while on unit.
4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 14). Charging the Battery (Figure 16) 1 5 WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and result in death or serious injury. DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Let the battery thaw before charging. 6 Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid. • External Contact: Flush with water. • Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately! 4 3 • Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of water.
ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS 1. Determine which way the unit turns. NOTE: The forward travel adjustment bolt adjusts the forward travel of the steering lever. The rear travel adjustment bolt adjusts the rearward travel of the steering lever. Adjusting Steering Lever Height (Figure 17) 2. Adjust speed by: • Turning adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease steering lever travel. 2 • Turning adjustment bolt counterclockwise to increase steering lever travel. 5 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
4. Install belt covers on mower deck. 6. Remove PTO belt from mower deck and electric clutch. 1 3 2 REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT Remove (Figure 20) 1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 19). 2. Disconnect Electric Clutch Connector from PTO. 4 3 CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation. 1. Electric Clutch 2. Idler 3. Disconnect idler spring. 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty. 1. Check safety interlock system (see Safety Interlock System on page 10). 2. Fuel tank empty. 2. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 11). 3. Discharged battery. 3. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 18). 4. Poor connection between battery and battery cables. 4.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Unit moves with engine off and parking brake engaged. 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 2. Faulty parking brake. 2. Contact your Ariens Dealer. Unit does not travel in a straight line. 1. Incorrect tire pressure. 1. Check tire pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 23) 2. Steering levers need adjustment. 2. Adjust steering levers (see Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment on page 19) 3.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Model 915085 915087 2350 1840 Engine Type Kohler Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum RPM Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) 23 (17.1) 18 (13.4) 3350 3400 Speed Forward Max. – m.p.h (km/h) 6.0 (9.6) Reverse Max. – m.p.h (km/h) 3 (4.
Ariens Limited Warranties 2-Year Limited Lawn and Garden Consumer Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens and Gravely brand consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, and that Ariens will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
Exceptions, Limitations, Exclusions These warranties are subject to the following conditions, limitations, and exclusions: To obtain warranty service, the following conditions must be met: The following items are excluded from this warranty: • The purchaser must perform the maintenance and minor adjustments explained in the owner’s manual. • Engines and engine accessories are covered only by the engine manufacturer’s warranty and are not covered by this warranty.
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