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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Section 6 - Mower Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22 1.1 The Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 6.1 Rotary Mower Belt Replacement . . . . . . .6-22 1.2 Service and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 1-3 6.2 Mower Drive Belt Replacement . . . . . . . .6-22 1.3 Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 6.3 Mower Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22 1.4
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1 THE MANUAL 1.3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION It is the purpose of this manual to provide complete A warranty registration card must be filled out, signed, instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly, and returned at the time of purchase. This card repair, and installation of the mechanical components activates the warranty. Claims meeting requirements for the 927 Rear Engine Rider Mowers. during limited warranty period will be honored. Dealer trained service pers
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY ALERTS 2.6 PREPARATION Look for these symbols to point out Before starting any removal of parts, proper important safety precautions. They preparation is very important for efficient work. A clean mean: work area at the start of each job will allow you to perform service repairs easily and quickly. Attention! To reduce the incidence of misplaced tools or parts, Personal Safety Is Involved! place removed components with all attaching hardware Become Alert!
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NO Flames! 2.9 SAFETY RULES Allow engine to cool before servicing. Walk Around Inspection NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running, hot, or unit Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work is indoors. area to understand: Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble. Striking a • Work area. foreign object can damage unit. Stop unit and engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove wire from • Your unit. spark plug. Inspect unit and make any necessary • All safety decals. re
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Controls Come to a complete stop before reversing. Never jerk the control levers. Always use a steady even action to achieve smooth control. Always be aware of obstructions that may cause injury to operator or damage to the unit. Keep alert with eyes fixed in direction of travel. Maintenance ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion. Check the condition of the unit at the end of each day and repair any damage or defects. ALWAYS
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SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 927046 927047 927048 927049 Description Name RM 1028E RM 1132E RM 9028E RM 9030E Battery 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA Brakes Drum Drum Drum Drum Steering Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Turning Radius - in (cm) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) Tire Size Front 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 Rear 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 Engine - Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton
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Model Number 927050 927051 927052 927053 Description Name RM 1232E RM 1332 RM 1330 RM 9028 Battery 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA Brakes Drum Drum Drum Drum Steering Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Turning Radius - in (cm) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) Tire Size Front 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 Rear 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 Engine - Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & St
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Model Number 927054 927055 927056 927301 Description Name RM 9030 RM 1332 RM 1330 RM 9028E Battery 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA Brakes Drum Drum Drum Drum Steering Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Turning Radius - in (cm) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) Tire Size Front 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 Rear 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 Engine - Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & St
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Model Number 927302 927303 927304 927305 Description Name RM 1228E RM 1232E RM 1328 RM 1332 Battery 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA Brakes Drum Drum Drum Drum Steering Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Turning Radius - in (cm) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) Tire Size Front 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 Rear 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 Engine - Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & S
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Model Number 927306 927307 927308 927310 Description Name RM 9028 RM 1328 RM 1332 RM 1028 Battery 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA 180 CCA Brakes Drum Drum Drum Drum Steering Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Gear & Pinion Turning Radius - in (cm) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) 26 (66) Tire Size - Front 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 4.10-3.50x4.00 - Rear 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 16.6x5x8.00 Engine - Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Brig
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SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 4 5 3 6 CA CAUTION UTION Before starting engine be sure machine is in neutral and mower clutch is disengaged Depress clutch pedal 2 P and push latch to set. 7 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read operator's manual. Understand location and function of all controls. Look down and behind before 6 and while backing. Remove objects thatcould be thrown 5 by the blade. 4 Avoid sudden turns. Check interlock s
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4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at 1 2 peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. 6 WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP can cause death or serious injury. 5 3 ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from spark plug before adjusting or servicing. 4 HOT SURFACES can resu
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4 3 5 2 6 1 1. Steering Gear 5. View Quadrant Through 2. Adjustment Cap Screw Slot 3. Height Control 6. Spring Clip 4. Height Lever Figure 5 Figure 4 4 3 4.5 MOWER BELT ADJUSTMENT Adjust mower belt after first five (5) hours of operation. 6 To adjust 28" and 30" mowers (Figure 5): 1. Place height control lever in midnotch position, depress spring clip and tighten yoke on front of unit 2 with a 3/4" socket wrench. 2. When tightening cap screw, hold mower clutch 1 lever so that front edge of
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3. Release parking brake and turn both rear wheels by hand. They should rotate freely in neutral (N) 2 but not rotate with speed selector in any other position. 4. Using two 1/2" wrenches (to avoid twisting or 1 distorting brake band), hold inner adjusting nut with one wrench and loosen outer lock nut with the other. 3 5. Turn rear wheel by hand while tightening inner adjustment nut until brake band just binds on hub. Back off adjusting nut by 1-1/2 turns and secure with locknut. 6. Tes
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If proper pitch cannot be obtained with front and rear lift Mower Pitch and Height links: Proper blade pitch is when the blade tip, measured from the bottom surface (Figure 10), is 1/4" to 3/8" 1. Loosen nut on carriage bolt and remove cap screw (6.4 to 9.9 mm) lower at front of mower pan than when holding lift strap and adjustment strap together. same tip is at rear of mower pan. 2. Slide lift strap and adjustment strap together to raise, or apart to lower rear of pan. 1 3. Select tapped ho
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4.10 PINION AND STEERING ADJUSTMENT For ease of access to bottom of unit during service procedures, your unit may be driven up on ramps or tipped up onto bagger attachment service bar and braced securely. (For units without a bagger attachment, a service bar package is available through your Ariens Dealer.) On units with steering adjustment bracket, loosen lower lock nut and tighten adjustment nut until steering works smoothly with no play in gears. Tighten lower lock nut. 2 1 3 1. Bott
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SECTION 5 - ENGINE 5.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for isolate engine problems and give possible causes and several types of engines. Use only those possible corrective action responses. causes and corrective actions that apply to the unit. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION (Refer to Key Below) Black Exhaust 1, 20, 22, 25, 29, 31, 32, 33 repair or replace Blue/White Exhaust 4, 20, 25, 3
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NOTE: Run engine just prior to changing oil. Oil will flow more freely and carry away more contamination when warm. WARNING: Stop engine, remove key and wait for moving parts to stop before 1. Drain engine crankcase by removing oil drain plug. attempting any service procedures. After oil has drained, replace plug. 2. Remove oil fill cap and dipstick. CAUTION: DO NOT touch engine or riding 3. Pouring slowly, fill crankcase with oil. (See mower parts which are hot from operation. specific
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5.5 SPARK PLUG 5.8 ENGINE REPLACEMENT Spark plug should be cleaned or replaced (if Consult parts manual to determine hardware used on necessary) and gap reset to .030" every 100 hours of replacement engine. operation or yearly whichever comes first. NOTE: Depending on horsepower and manufacturer, To clean: various bolt patterns and amounts of hardware (taptites or cap screws) may be used to secure engine. 1. Remove debris from area around spark plug base. The following diagrams outline two
