Ariens 992230 User's Manual
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1. from mower lift arms 6 Remove the rear mower mounting pins 4 connecting the mower mounting arms 3 to the deck 7 Slide mower deck out from under unit Mower Lift Arm Mower Lift Link Mower Mounting Arm Mower Mounting Pin Mounting Hardware Lift Assist Spring Figure 2 8 Remove front right and left lift arms 9 From below front foot plate loosely install cradle plate item 1 using two 1 2 bolts item 2 and two flange nuts item 4 10 Using cradle plate as a template mark off an area at least 3 4 from the edge of the cradle plate in all areas to be welded see Weld Guide on page 4 11 Remove the cradle plate and hardware 12 13 14 15 Fully remove the paint in the marked areas see figure 3 on page 2 Take care not to remove any steel Clean area thoroughly prior to welding Remove paint from all areas to be welded Figure 3 Mount and install cradle plate item 1 using two 1 2 bolts item 2 two flat washers item 3 and two flange nuts item 4 Ensure that cradle plate is centered and properly aligned before tightening hardware see Weld Guide on page 4 Using C clamps and or locking pliers ensure that all four welding surfaces are mated properly Weld the cradle plate into position using the weld guide see Weld Guide on page 4 If the deck is still mounted to the tractor protect it with a welding blanket CAUTION The paint on the frame can catch fir2. 1 Copyright 2012 Ariens Company Brillion WI 54110 Figure 1 INSTALLATION Remove Mower Deck IMPORTANT If desired the mower deck does not need to be completely removed If this repair method is chosen the PTO belt is removed the rear mounting pins are left in place and the deck allowed to pivot down as the front of the tractor is lifted If deck remains attached to the tractor a welding blanket must be used to protect the deck during welding CAUTION AVOID INJURY Prior to lifting unit for repair ensure that jack stands are strong secure and will support the weight of the unit and mechanic Follow all safety precautions in the unit s owner operator manual 1 Remove PTO belt WARNING AVOID INJURY Mower lift arms and mower lift pedal could cause severe injury if the lift assist spring is not disconnected before disconnecting the lift links Springs store energy Keep body parts well away from pinch points when removing the deck 08400165A 8 12 Page 1 of 4 Note Support the mower deck on blocks or jack stands before disconnecting links from mower lift arms to prevent the deck from falling 2 Remove hardware retaining foot plate and remove 3 Raise the deck to the transport position and disconnect the lift assist springs 6 from the mower lift arms 1 on each side of the deck 4 Slowly lower the deck to its lowest position 5 Remove hardware retaining all four mower lift links 2
3. 8 Pro Turn 472 910 514 517 520 522 524 526 527 529 Ariens Company has received a limited number of reports of fractured welds on the foot plate of the Gravely Pro Turn 400 series commercial mowers in the model and serial number ranges listed above The foot plate is not a structural component of the frame so this crack will not affect the structural integrity of the machine However the fractured welds are cosmetically unpleasing and over time the foot plate may come loose due to vibration To address this issue Ariens Company has developed two cradle plates kits e 59214800 52 60 and 66 models e 59214900 72 models The cradle plates in these kits stiffen the foot plate mounting area of the machine to prevent cracks from developing at the welds The kits include the cradle plates along with other supplies needed to install the plates Because welding will be required primer and touch up paint are included Attached is an installation instruction sheet for the kits Page 1 of 2 Date August 21 2012 No B 2093 Please note the following important items All PT400 models shipped from Ariens Company after 7 23 2012 have been manufactured with the cradle plates installed on the frame below the foot plate All unsold dealer inventory is to be updated with 59214800 or 59214900 prior to sale A certified welder should be used to do the welding portion of the repair All registered owners of Pro
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5. Date August 21 2012 No B 2093 GRAVELY Service Bulletin Ariens Company 655 W Ryan St Brillion WI 54110 www gravely com Product Family Pro Turn 400 Mowers Subject Possible Foot Plate Weld Fracture Dealer Action Inspect and Install Kit Model Serial Number Range Description 992230 101 177 179 181 183 184 186 187 192 196 198 205 Pro Turn 452 208 223 225 22 229 231 233 992231 101 111 114 118 121 122 124 125 130 136 138 140 143 144 Pro Turn 452 146 147 150 151 156 159 161 167 169 173 175 180 183 185 187 992232 101 109 111 120 122 128 130 139 141 142 144 147 152 154 Pro Turn 460 156 157 159 171 174 183 184 196 197 199 200 204 992233 101 266 268 284 286 371 Pro Turn 460 992234 101 181 183 186 198 200 202 204 243 246 249 255 258 261 Pro Turn 460 263 265 267 269 271 275 287 290 291 293 299 302 303 310 312 314 317 322 325 327 328 333 335 342 345 354 355 361 368 370 373 377 380 383 384 386 388 389 392 397 400 404 406 409 412 992235 101 874 Pro Turn 460 992238 101 124 126 162 164 166 Pro Turn 466 992239 101 292 294 296 300 302 308 314 316 318 501 504 506 50
6. Turn 400 units will be contacted by letter from Ariens Company about this issue Customers will be made aware that the foot plate weld may fracture and instructed to contact their dealer if the problem occurs Normal warranty applies Flat rate for installation of 59214800 and 59214900 is 3 0 hours The installation of kits 59214800 or 59214900 on a Pro Turn 400 unit with an 892040 bagger installed will require changing the front weight bracket p n 03969351 to p n 04555851 to provide additional clearance for the cradle plate Refer to Service Bulletin B 2094 for more information about this change Page 2 of 2 Instruction Sheet Kit Number 59214800 amp 59214900 FOOT PLATE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS For use on models 59214800 992230 992231 992232 992233 992234 992235 992238 59214900 992239 WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury and or damage to unit Read understand and follow all safety practices in Owner Operator Manual before beginning Package Contents Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below Figure 1 Item Description Qty Ariens P N 1 Cradle Plate 52 60 66 Decks 1 04554353 Cradle Plate 72 Decks 1 04554453 2 1 2 13 x 1 1 4 Round Head 2 06224700 Square Neck Bolt 3 9 16 x 1 3 8 x 7 64 Flat Steel 2 Washer 4 1 2 13 Locking Nylon Flange Nut 2 06500010 6 Gravely Red Touch up Paint 1 00026600 00077800 06442000 7 2002 Galvanizing Primer
7. e and continue to burn if it becomes too hot Be prepared to extinguish flame immediately if it begins to burn To keep welding zones cooler alternate between different areas or allow frame to cool between weld beads 16 Upon completion of welding allow frame to cool completely 17 Dress welds as necessary and clean all areas completely with isopropyl alcohol 18 Coat all welds an unprotected steel with galvanizing primer item 7 Follow application instructions on primer can 19 Coat all welds and unprotected steel with enamel paint provided with kit 08400165A 8 12 Page 2 of 4 Figure 4 20 Reinstall deck and adjust per procedure found in owner s manual 21 Reinstall foot plate 08400165A 8 12 Page 3 of 4 Weld cradle plate to frame in the areas shown below WELD GUIDE Ee 3343023 ANTONY OM d Y 8M i380 OMnodv AE TAM d eaM SHORUSH val IIM WOM OC SHOCHISIH VAL DIJA LON O0 HNC ONO L3 1 QA dh a A W3MNOD ONY OS JAM Ms WOTIOS 31l3Osd ONIQOT3M 3WY S JHL Q33llni3s ONY SrrSSrO 31V 1d U JIQ va ONY JWY d cZ NO JSN SI 006t L6 JJJWNN LX E SEFSSYO 31V Id J3IQVa2 ONY 3v 99 ZS V HIIM 0087 126S XIAWNN LY MOHS SMBIA OQ JLON MEA INON E r es ee ee LASTS enve iN z E dtd AJET y a8n13vevad 3o 30 8s30Nn ae See A ABYV ID Od MAIA SH WOU C3AQWGY N33 3A Y OL CM ava A oem 7 POP PPE Oo SINSHOWCCO 3N v3 33905 ION Aba TO MOR MAA aut Aoud
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