Ariens 961360 is a lawn mower with a variety of features to make mowing your lawn easier and more efficient. It has a 21-inch cutting deck, which is wide enough to mow most lawns in a single pass. The mower is powered by a Kohler XT149-0023-ED engine, which provides plenty of power to cut through even the thickest grass. The mower also features a mulching option, which allows you to chop up grass clippings and return them to your lawn as fertilizer. This can help to improve the health of your lawn and reduce the amount of waste you produce.
Ariens 961360 is a lawn mower with a variety of features to make mowing your lawn easier and more efficient. It has a 21-inch cutting deck, which is wide enough to mow most lawns in a single pass. The mower is powered by a Kohler XT149-0023-ED engine, which provides plenty of power to cut through even the thickest grass. The mower also features a mulching option, which allows you to chop up grass clippings and return them to your lawn as fertilizer. This can help to improve the health of your lawn and reduce the amount of waste you produce.
LIMITED WARRANTY
The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as
manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of
two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will re-
pair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing
parts, any part which we f nd to be defective due to materials or work man ship. This
Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.
1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, transaxle/transmission components,
battery (except as noted below) or com po nents parts thereof. Please refer to the
applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items.
2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or at-
tach ment are the responsibility of the purchaser. Transportation charges for any
parts sub mit ted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the pur-
chaser unless such return is requested by the manufacturer.
3. Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without
charge to you, any battery which we f nd to be defective in manufacture, during
the f rst ninety (90) days of ownership. After ninety (90) days, we will exchange
the Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month
from the date of the original sale. Battery must be maintained in accordance with
the in struc tions furnished.
4. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is
limited to 45 days from the date of original purchase.
5. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled,
adjusted, operated, and maintained in accordance with the instructions fur nished.
This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to al-
ter ation, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to
normal wear of the product.
6. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, nor-
mal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance.
7. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to
an authorized service dealer.
Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, contact:
giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and
the name and address of the au tho rized dealer from whom it was pur chased.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WAR RAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME
TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES.
Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or lim i ta tions
of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above lim i ta tions or exclusions
may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specif c legal rights, and you may
have other rights which vary from locale to locale.
This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as def ned in the Mag-
nuson-Moss Act of 1975.
In Canada contact:
HOP
Customer Service Department
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4
HOP
Customer Service Department
1030 Stevens Creek Road
Augusta, GA 30907 USA
961360
Owner’s Manual
• Español, p. 18
21546903 01.21.09 BY Printed in U.S.A.
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• Grass catcher components are sub ject
to wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check com po nents and replace with
man u fac tur er’s recommended parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when ser vic ing them.
• Do not change the engine governor set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
WARNING: This lawn mower is equipped with an internal com bus tion engine and
should not be used on or near any un im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-cov ered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Oil Type (API SG–SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 10W-30 (below 32°F)
Spark Plug: Champion 8815 (Gap: .030")
Blade Bolt Torque: 35–40 ft. lbs.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER A149K21 (MFG. I.D. NUMBER 96136000603)
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 194177X428 Control Bar
2 194179X479 Upper Handle
3 169708X479 Lower Handle
4 194788 Rope Guide
5 132004 Nut, Hex
6 191574 Handle Bolt
7 66426 Wire Tie
8 74780512 Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 3/4
9 154132 Hinge Bracket
10 165754 Mulcher Door
11 183281 Engine Zone Control Cable
12 750634 Hex Washer Head Screw
13 429930X004 Up-Stop Bracket
14 182398 Handle Knob
15 51793 Hairpin Cotter
18 17600406 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8
19 401174X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Front, LH
20 401175X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Front, RH
21 418655 Kit, Rear Skirt
22 401621X004 Selector Spring, Front
23 401814X428 Rear Door Assembly
25 410385X479 Handle Bracket Assembly, LH
26 410386X479 Handle Bracket Assembly, RH
28 407499X005 Wheel Adjusting Bracket, LH
29 407500X005 Wheel Adjusting Bracket, RH
30 401629 Spacer
31 165760 Discharge Def ector
32 401624X004 Selector Spring, Rear
33 701037 Selector Knob
34 401176X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, LH
35 426589 Locknut, Hex 5/16-18
36 401638 Shoulder Bolt
37 193931X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front
39 409149 Flanged Locknut, Hex
40 411949 Frame, Grassbag
41 88652 Hinge Screw
42 405421 Spring, Rear Door, LH
43 405423 Spring, Rear Door, RH
44 184193 Bolt, Rear Door
45 150406 Screw, Hex Head, Threaded,
Rolled 3/8-16 x 1
46 404763 Danger Decal
47 751153 Nut, Hex
48 401177X004 Axle Arm Assembly, Rear, RH
49 193926X460 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Rear
50 426041 Grassbag
51 147286 Hinge Rod
52 426044 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing
(Includes Key Number 46)
53 435597 Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8
3/8-24 x 1-3/8
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
54 435599 Helical Lockwasher
55 435596 Hardened Washer
56 406712 21" Blade
57 435566 Blade Adapter
58 152124 Hinge Spring
59 - - - Engine, Kohler, Model
Number XT149-0023-ED
(For engine service and
replacement parts, call
Kohler at 1-800-544-2444)
61 409148 Nut, Hex
62 73800400 Locknut, Hex 1/4-20
65 88348 Washer, Flat
66 197480 O-Ring
73 401630 Washer, Curved, Cylindrical
74 851201X004 Washer, Special, Engine
75 413693 Kit, Rear Baff e
(Includes 3 Screws)
76 410589 Baff e, Rear
77 17411312 Screw, Rear Baff e
- - 404764 Warning Decal (not shown)
- - 435759 Owner’s Manual,
English / Spanish
- - 435760 Owner's Manual, French
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER A149K21 (MFG. I.D. NUMBER 96136000603)
REPAIR PARTS
12 3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
14
15
18
19
21
22
23
25
28
30
30
31
32
33
33
34
35
35
36
36
37
39
40
41
41
47
47
42
43
44
44
45
46
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
61
62
65
66
73
73
8
20
22
26
29
30
30
32
33
33
48
36
36
37
39
49
61
65
66
73
73
74
75
76
77
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5
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower.
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped
WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
Your new lawn mower has been as sem -
bled at the factory with the exception of
those parts left unassembled for shipping
pur pos es. To ensure safe and proper
op er a tion of your lawn mower, all parts
and hard ware you assemble must be tight-
ened securely. Use the correct tools as
nec es sary to ensure proper tightness. All
parts such as nuts, wash ers, bolts, etc.,
nec es sary to complete the as sem bly have
been placed in the parts bag.
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
1. Remove loose parts included with
mower.
2. Cut down two end corners of carton
and lay end panel down f at.
3. Remove all packing materials except
padding be tween upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check carton thor ough ly for additional
loose parts.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOW ER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage con trol cables.
1. Raise handles until lower handle section
locks into place in mowing position.
2. Remove protective padding, raise up-
per handle sec tion into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
3. Remove handle padding holding
operator pres ence control bar to upper
handle.
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted
for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD-
JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual.
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER
1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
with rigid part of bag on the bottom.
Make sure the frame handle is outside
of the bag top.
2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
them in warm water for a few minutes. If
bag gets wet, let it dry before using.
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging, see “TO CON VERT MOWER”
in the Operation section of this manual.
Frame
handle
Frame
opening
Vinyl
bindings
MOWING
POSITION
Lower handle
LIFT
UP
Operator
presence
control bar
Upper
handle
LIFT
UP
Handle
knob
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2
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Ariens 961360 is a lawn mower with a variety of features to make mowing your lawn easier and more efficient. It has a 21-inch cutting deck, which is wide enough to mow most lawns in a single pass. The mower is powered by a Kohler XT149-0023-ED engine, which provides plenty of power to cut through even the thickest grass. The mower also features a mulching option, which allows you to chop up grass clippings and return them to your lawn as fertilizer. This can help to improve the health of your lawn and reduce the amount of waste you produce.
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