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Grand Sierra - Ariens GT
Rotary Mowers
Owner/Operator & Parts Manual
Models
831026 - 60" RM
831031 - 48" RM
08492000A 12/03
Supersedes 08492000
Printed in USA

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Summary of Contents for Ariens Grand Sierra GT 831026

  • Page 1 Grand Sierra - Ariens GT Rotary Mowers Owner/Operator & Parts Manual Models 831026 - 60” RM 831031 - 48” RM 08492000A 12/03 Supersedes 08492000 Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Drive Shaft Assembly 2. Deflector 3. Spring Latch 4. Lift Link 5. Left Blade 6. Skid Shoes 7. Rollers 8. Height Control Lever 9. Right Blade 10. Quadrant 11. Gear Box 12. Center Blade 13. Mower Hanger 14.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time your manuals. The contents will provide you with an of purchase. Registering the product will help the understanding of safety instructions and controls company process warranty claims or contact you with during normal operation and maintenance.
  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS NOTATIONS Look for these symbols to point out NOTE: General reference information for proper important safety precautions. They mean: operation and maintenance practices. IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information Attention! required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. Personal Safety Is Involved! PRACTICES AND LAWS Become Alert!
  • Page 5 1. DANGER! ROTATING PARTS Keep children and people away. Stop the machine is anyone enters your work area. Keep children out of Always keep feet and hands away from work area and under watchful care of a responsible rotating parts. adult.
  • Page 6 Operation Hazardous Slopes Understand: Mow up and down slopes, not across them. Do not operate on slopes over 10˚. • How to operate all controls Keep all movements on the slope slow and gradual . Do • The functions of all controls not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Attaching Deck WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 1. Swing mower hanger up onto tractor saddle understand Assembly Safety Rules before brackets and lower locks and latches. proceeding. Unpack Deck Remove deck and all other components from the shipping container. ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING DECK 1.
  • Page 8 Check Function of All Controls For Normal Surfaces Ensure unit runs and performs properly. Refer to 1. Place height control lever in lowest position. Operation . 2. Decrease tension on center rockshaft flotation chain. See operator manual. WARNING: Failure of controls could result in 3.
  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION ENGAGING MOWER WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Refer to tractor’s owner’s manual for tractor starting understand Operational Safety Rules before and shut off. proceeding. To start mower: 1. Set desired cutting height. CONTROLS AND FEATURES 2. Place Hydraulic Lift Lever in the FLOAT position. See Figure on page 2 for all Controls and Features 3.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Maintenance and Service Safety Rules before attempting any maintenance.
  • Page 11: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER BLADES WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and NOTE: If mower is used under sandy soil conditions, understand Maintenance and Service Safety replace blades when air lifts become eroded through at Rules before attempting any maintenance. ends (Figure 8). SETTING CUTTING HEIGHT To set cutting height: 1.
  • Page 12 3. Sharpen the beveled edges of the blades in a 4. Measure distance from ground to rear tip of each straight line. Do not change the angle of the blade. beveled edge. If more than 0.5 inches (12.7mm) 5. The front tips of blades should be 1/8" to 1/4" (3 - are removed from the width of a blade, discard the 6mm) lower than rear tips.
  • Page 13: Storage

    STORAGE Store unit in a cool, dry protected area. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and LONG TERM understand Storage Safety Rules in Safety Clean unit thoroughly and lubricate (see Maintenance). section before proceeding. Touch up all scratched painted surfaces. SHORT TERM Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks under frame or axle.
  • Page 14: Warranty

    (90) days after date of purchase, and Ariens Company will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
  • Page 15: Parts List

    ECALS Model 831026,031 Item Part No. Qty. Description 07852100 Decal, Width of Cut 07731400 Decal, Mower Pan Head Danger 07742300 Decal, Warning 05233300 Decal, 48” 05232000 Decal, 60”...
  • Page 16 60” M OWER Model 831026 79 80 OT0983...
  • Page 17 60” M OWER Model 831026 Item Part No. Qty. Description Item Part No. Qty. Description 53106300 Mower Gearcase 48” Kit 49 03032300 Spindle Housing 06529800 Nut-Locking-Top .312-18 50 00341900 Bearing Slinger 03189900 Shim 51 03037500 Retainer Hub 05800900 Pin-Roll .125 x 1.00 52 00317000 Blade Tray 06444100...
  • Page 18 60” M & R OWER ANGERS OLLERS Model 831026...
  • Page 19 60” M & R OWER ANGERS OLLERS Model 831026 Item Part No. Qty. Description Item Part No. Qty. Description 03034351 Clamp 42 03464359 Bracket-Roller 06529200 Nut-Hex .312-18 43 06307300 Washer-Locking .500 x .125 06308600 Washer-Locking .312 44 03426200 Roller Shaft 03400451 Yoke 45 05948700...
  • Page 20 48” M & D OWER RIVE Model 831031...
  • Page 21 48” M & D OWER RIVE Model 831031 Item Part No. Qty. Description Item Part No. Qty. Description 03418859 Bracket 44 53106200 Mower Gear Case Kit 05947000 Bolt-Hex .31-18 x .75 Grade 5 45 05800900 Pin-Roll .125 x 1.00 06529800 Nut-Locking .312-18 46 06601200 Key-Woodruf .25 x .75 x 5...
  • Page 22 48” M & R OWER ANGERS OLLERS Model 831031...
  • Page 23 48” M & R OWER ANGERS OLLERS Model 831031 Item Part No. Qty. Description Item Part No. Qty. Description 06712000 Pin-Cotter .18 x 1.0 40 06306600 Washer-Locking .500 x .151 03435500 Roller Shaft 41 03033400 Clamp 06442800 Washer-Flat-Steel .656 x 1.31 x 42 03033300 Plate .095...
  • Page 24 OWER Model 831026,031...
  • Page 25 OWER Model 831026,031 Item Part No. Qty. Description 07415600 Screw-Tapping 8-32 x .50 03183100 Gear Case Cover 03183500 Top Gasket 06512800 Nut-Jam-Cotter .562-18 03191200 Output Shaft 06602700 Key-Square .25 x .625 x .25 03184500 Gear (031) 03182900 Gear-Bevel (026) 06420800 Washer-Flat-Steel .781 x 1.000 x .025 06420600 Washer-Flat-Steel .781 x 1.000 x .005...
  • Page 26 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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