Ariens 992230 user manual

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Date: August 21, 2012 No. B-2093
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, 227 – 229, 231 – 233
992231 101 – 111, 114 – 118, 121 – 122, 124 – 125, 130, 136, 138 – 140, 143 – 144, Pro-Turn 452
146 –

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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-Turn 400 units will be contacted by letter from Ariens Company abou

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Instruction Sheet Kit Number: 59214800 & 59214900 FOOT PLATE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 4 For use on models: 59214800: 992230, 992231, 992232, 992233, 992234, 992235, 992238 3 59214900: 992239 1 2 WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. 5 Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning. 6 Package Contents Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below (Figure 1): Item Description Qty Ari

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Note: Support the mower deck on blocks or jack stands 12. Fully remove the paint in the marked areas (see before disconnecting links from mower lift arms to figure 3 on page 2). Take care not to remove any prevent the deck from falling. steel. Clean area thoroughly prior to welding. 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 th

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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

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WELD GUIDE Weld cradle plate to frame in the areas shown below. 08400165A 8/12 Page 4 of 4