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Ariens 64 Service Manual

Ariens 64 Service Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 - Introduction ....1-3 1.1 The Manual ..... . . 1-3 1.2 Service and Replacement Parts .

  • Page 3: Section 1 - Introduction

    Serial Number Figure 1 1.3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION A warranty registration card must be filled out by the Ariens dealer, signed, and returned at time of sale. This card activates the warranty. Claims meeting requirements during limited warranty period will be honored.

  • Page 4: Section 2 - Safety

    2.1 SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean: Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved! Become Alert! Obey The Message! 2.2 SIGNAL WORDS The safety alert symbol is used in decals on the unit and with proper operation procedures in this manual. They alert you to the existence and relative degree of hazards.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    When taking unit out of extended storage: 1. Check for any damage or loose parts. Repair, replace, or tighten hardware before operation. 2. If a preservative fluid was used in fuel tank, drain and discard. Fill fuel tank with fresh new fuel. 2.8 SAFETY RULES Walk Around Inspection Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work...
  • Page 6 Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode. Use ONLY approved fuel containers. NO Smoking! NO Sparks! NO Flames! Allow engine to cool before servicing. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running, hot, or unit is indoors. Abnormal Vibrations are a warning of trouble. Striking a foreign object can damage unit.
  • Page 7 A spark arrestor, if used, must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. See your Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturer’s service center. 2 - 7...

  • Page 8: Section 3 - Specifications

    Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 9 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 10 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 11 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 12 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 13 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 14 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 15 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 16 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 17 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 18 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 19 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...
  • Page 20 Model Number Description Name Engine Manufacture Cycles HP (3600RPM) Fuel Tank Capacity - qt (L) Fuel Primer Bulb Throttle/Choke Control Starting Cylinder Bore Pressurized Oil System Governed RPM Crank Case Capacity - oz (L) Air Cleaner Engine Oil Type Spark Plug Gap Differential Variable Speeds-MPH (KPH) Mower Deck Gauge...

  • Page 21: Section 4 - General Maintenance & Adjustments

    SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Engine Control 2. Ignition Switch (Electric Start Models) 3. Speed Selector (Self-propelled) 4. Primer (Briggs Engine) 5. Side Discharge Cover 6. Side Discharge Deflector 7. Cutting Height Levers (2 Rear Wheel Adjusters, 2 Front Wheel Adjusters 8.

  • Page 22: Service Positions

    Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop engine. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto bench if needed. A handlebar service position is provided for tipping the unit for cleaning and service (Figure 3). See Adjustments.

  • Page 23: Check Mower Blade

    1/8 of an inch of its end, replace blade with Ariens replacement blade only. 4. Install blade, lock washer and tighten cap screw 25-30 ft-lbs (33-40 Nm) until lock washer is fully compressed.

  • Page 24: Check Grass Bag

    2. Bracket 3. Spring 4.8 CHECK GRASS BAG Check bag for wear or damage. Keep bag clean and dry. Replace only with Ariens original equipment replacement bag. 4.9 CHECK DRIVE CONTROL OM0280 Check operation of drive control. The drive must disengage completely when the bail handle is released.

  • Page 25: Handlebar Adjustment

    To check the control cable spring: 1. Squeeze the wheel drive control bail towards the handlebar until the spring starts to open. 2. Measure the distance between the wheel drive bail to the handlebar indentation. 3. To obtain the proper adjustments turn the control cable nuts at the handlebar or the bottom of the control cable anchor against the anchor supports.

  • Page 26: Friction Wheel Adjustment

    1. Lock Nut 4. Speed Selector Rod 2. Helical Spring 5. Hair Pin Lockwashers 6. Swivel 3. Speed Control Bell Crank Figure 12 4.12 FRICTION WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Early Models (Side Pull) Adjust rear cutting height levers to middle position. Check to be sure there is slack in the friction wheel drive cable, if not readjust cable nuts.

  • Page 27: Section 5 - Engine

    5.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate engine problems and give possible causes and corrective action responses. TROUBLE Black Exhaust Blue/White Exhaust Difficult Starting Erratic Running Excessive Fuel Consumption High Oil Pressure Knocking Loss of Power or System Low Cranking Power Low Oil Pressure Misfiring...

  • Page 28: Engine Service Locations

    5.2 ENGINE SERVICE LOCATIONS Tecumseh Engine 2 Cycle Briggs Engine Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV 1. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick 2. Air Cleaner Briggs & Stratton Professional Engine Kawasaki Engine OM0570 3. Spark Plug and Wire 4. Fuel Cap and Tank Figure 14 5 - 28 OM0550...

  • Page 29: Engine Oil

    5.3 ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT: Change engine crankcase oil after first two (2) hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil every twenty five hours of operation (more often in dusty dirty conditions). Refer to Engine Manual for oil type and grade and detailed instructions. Engine Oil Check and Change The engine crankcase oil should be checked daily or every five (5) hours of operation.
  • Page 30 Briggs & Stratton Air Cleaner Robin Air Cleaner 1. Cover 2. Foam Filter Element (Pre-Cleaner) 3. Felt Filter Element 4. Cartridge 5. Body 6. Base Plate Gasket 7. Base Plate Briggs & Stratton Professional Air Cleaner Tecumseh Air Cleaner Briggs & Stratton Figure 15 5 - 30 Air Cleaner...

  • Page 31: Engine Cooling

    (a battery charger, kit number 71104300, is available from Ariens). An engine run time of at least 8 hours is required to charge a fully discharged battery. To charge with Ariens battery charger, connect charger plug to mating plug on battery (not engine) and plug charger into 120 volt Alternating Current (AC) outlet.

  • Page 32: Section 6 - Mower Deck

    1. Drive Belt 6. Bearing Retainer 2. Drive Disk 7. Center Baffle 3. Ball Bearing 8. Traction Drive Pulley 4. Washer 9. Blade Adapter 5. Spindle Figure 18 SECTION 6 - MOWER DECK 6.1 BLADE BRAKE/CLUTCH REMOVAL Remove mower blade. Squeeze brake/clutch bail against handlebar and insert cotter pin into open hole of actuating rod.

  • Page 33: Drive Belt Replacement

    1. Blade 4. Flywheel 2. Cap Screw, Lock 5. Brake Actuator Washer & Flat Washer 6. Ramp Assembly 3. Leaf Spring Figure 20 6.2 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT CAUTION: Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect hands when working with mower blades.
  • Page 34 1. Height Adjustment Lever 2. Spacer Tube 3. Ball Bearing 4. Handlebar Mounting Bracket 5. Rear Quadrant 6. Front Height Adjustment Lever 7. Front Quadrant 8. Adjuster Bracket Figure 22 Friction Drive 6 - 34 9. De-Thatcher Retainer 10.Flat Washer PM0065...
  • Page 35 1. Washer 2. Inner Wheel Cover 3. Ratchet Pinion 4. Ball Bearing 5. Height Adjuster 6. Rear Quadrant 7. Height Adjustment Lever 8. Handlebar Mounting Bracket 9. Key Ratchet 10.Tuff Torque Transmission Figure 23 Gear Drive 6 - 35 11.Front Quadrant 12.Washer 13.Spacer 14.De-Thatcher Retainer...
  • Page 36 1. Kickout Ring 5. Axle Tab 2. Sleeve Bushing 6. Flange Bushing 3. Clevis Pin 7. Wheel Yoke 4. Mount Arm 8. Lube Fitting Figure 24 PM0071 6 - 36...

  • Page 37: Section 7 - Handlebars & Controls

    SECTION 7 - HANDLEBARS & CONTROLS 7.1 HANDLEBARS AND BAILS To remove handlebars: Remove cable retainers and disconnect cable from bail. Remove push nuts and washers securing bails to handlebars. Remove bails from handlebars. Remove carriage bolts and washers or knob and washers securing braces to handlebars.
  • Page 38 1. Traction Bail 2. Handlebar 3. Engine Bail Weldment 4. Engine Control Cable Figure 26 Gear Drive Handlebars and Controls 5. Throttle Cable 6. Handlebar Adjuster 7. Speed Control Bracket 7 - 38 PM0320...

  • Page 39: Section 8 - Electrical

    8.1 BATTERY (ELECTRIC START MODELS) IMPORTANT: Use battery charger supplied only. DO NOT attempt to "jump start" mower. To charge with battery charger, connect charger plug to mating plug on battery (not engine) and plug charger into 110 volt Alternating Current (A.C.) outlet. Charge for 24 to 48 hours (battery may be charged for up to 72 hours with no harmful effects).

  • Page 40: Section 9 - Friction Drive System & Axle

    SECTION 9 - FRICTION DRIVE SYSTEM & AXLE 9.1 INTRODUCTION WARNING: Remove wire from spark plug before attempting any repair or adjustment procedures. WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. CAUTION: DO NOT touch engine or parts which are hot from operation.

  • Page 41: Drive Disk Removal

    Remove four taptites securing bearing retainer to drive disk, remove bearing retainer and spindle. Press out bearings from drive disk using Ariens Bearing Driver P/N 000026. Replace bearings with Bearing Driver P/N 000046. Inspect parts for wear or damage and replace as necessary.
  • Page 42 1. Differential Assembly 2. Gear Cover 3. Idler Gear 4. Ball Bearing 5. Retainer 6. Idler Shaft 7. Pinion Gear 8. Ball Bearing 9. Drive Mount 10.Drive Actuator Weldment 11.Pivot Channel Weldment 12.Shift Link 13.Shift Arm Weldment 14.Guide Rod 15.Retainer Plate 16.Hex Shaft 17.Guide Plate 18.Friction Wheel Hub...

  • Page 43: Section 10 - Gear Drive System & Axle

    SECTION 10 - GEAR DRIVE SYSTEM & AXLE 10.1 INTRODUCTION WARNING: Remove wire from spark plug before attempting any repair or adjustment procedures. WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. CAUTION: DO NOT touch engine or parts which are hot from operation.
  • Page 44 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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