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00173200 09/03
Printed in USA
Service Manual
Ariens Models 915035, 037, 039, 041, 313, 501Gravely Models 915034, 036, 038, 040
Page 1: ...Zoom 00173200 09 03 Printed in USA Service Manual Ariens Models 915035 037 039 041 313 501 Gravely Models 915034 036 038 040...
Page 2: ...er 5 17 5 6 Changing The Air Cleaner Element 5 17 5 7 Inspect Muffler Spark Arrester 5 17 5 8 Replace Spark Plugs 5 17 5 9 Engine Removal 5 17 5 10 Engine Installation 5 18 Section 6 Mower Deck 6 19 6...
Page 3: ...PARTS Use only Ariens Gravely replacement parts The replacement of any part on this vehicle with anything other than a Ariens Gravely authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance d...
Page 4: ...rdware in the disassembly order on a clean work surface Organization is a key part of proper reassembly Tools instruments and parts needed for the job should be gathered before work is started Interru...
Page 5: ...near drop offs ditches or embankments Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in If tires lose traction turn off power take off and proceed slow...
Page 6: ...ing conditions Before maintenance adjustments or service except where specifically recommended shut off engine Allow hot parts to cool Keep unit free of dirt stones and other debris Clean up oil or fu...
Page 7: ...cm 1 1 2 4 1 2 3 81 11 4 Cutting Width in cm 40 102 44 112 48 122 52 132 44 112 52 132 Tire Pressure Front psi kPa Rear psi kPa 46 317 10 69 46 317 12 83 Tire Size Front in cm Rear in cm 11 x 4 27 9...
Page 8: ...6 5 10 5 3 3 2 PTO Electric Clutch Brake Battery 12 Volt Maintenance Free Brakes Internal Transmission Cutting Height in cm 1 1 2 4 1 2 3 81 11 4 Cutting Width in cm 40 102 44 112 48 122 52 132 Tire...
Page 9: ...1 Ignition Switch 2 PTO Switch 3 Throttle Lever 4 Choke Control 915038 039 040 041 313 501 5 Seat 6 Steering Lever 7 Parking Brake 8 Fuel Tank 9 Axle Lock 10 Mower Lift Pedal 11 Mower Deck 12 Discharg...
Page 10: ...Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens Gravely dealer for repairs Test Steering Lever PTO Par...
Page 11: ...injury Test this system each time the unit is operated If this system does not function as described do not operate until repairs are made Check Parking Brake Engage parking brake and engage transmis...
Page 12: ...e spark plug Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions Replace Fuel Filter Replace fuel filter Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions Clean Cooling System1 Clean cooling system Refer...
Page 13: ...be 2 7 8 to 3 in 7 3 to 7 6 cm from rear edge of mower blades to the ground on both blades IMPORTANT The distance from rear edge of mower blades to the ground MUST NOT exceed 3 in 7 6 cm Figure 7 3 M...
Page 14: ...ce a wall for safety Disconnect the rods from the handlebars to the linkage 3 Engage seat switch and start the engine Disengage the parking brake The drive wheels should not be rotating If the wheels...
Page 15: ...lever can be positioned further forward or further backward 1 Loosen mounting hardware 2 Position steering levers to match 3 Tighten mounting hardware Adjusting Height of Steering Levers Figure 10 Th...
Page 16: ...he brake rod should be positioned to lock the drive The safety switch should be disengaged To adjust the linkage Move the adjusting nut clockwise counterclockwise as needed to properly position the br...
Page 17: ...2 Incorrect grade of fuel 43 Faulty suction pipe 2 Bad electrical connection 23 Sticking throttle restricted movement 44 Choked oil filter 3 Faulty starter motor 24 Exhaust pipe restriction 45 Bad sol...
Page 18: ...with new oil to the full mark on the dipstick 12 Start and run the engine for one minute Stop the engine and recheck the oil level and add as necessary 13 Check for leakage at the drain plug and oil f...
Page 19: ...l line and electrical wires out of the way prior to installing the engine 3 Once the engine is bolted onto the frame tighten the mounting hardware 4 Install the engine sheave belts springs electrical...
Page 20: ...Park mower on a hard flat level surface Place steering control levers in neutral lock fully outward position Set parking brake Turn ignition switch OFF and remove key Wait for blades and all moving p...
Page 21: ...e balance by sliding mower blade on an unthreaded bolt If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until mower blad...
Page 22: ...n valves 23 Inspect implement relief valve 44 Gears improperly installed 3 Inspect charge check valves 24 Inspect charge pump 47 Shifting washer in backwards 4 Incorrect grade of lubricating oil 25 Ba...
Page 23: ...block the unit frame on jack stands behind of the transaxle in the frame 4 Remove the rear wheels by removing the lug nuts holding the wheels to the axle hub 5 Release the transmission belt tension s...
Page 24: ...the rear wheels with the lug nuts removed earlier 8 Check for neutral adjustment and parking brake engagement 7 6 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Test Mower Blade Stopping Time Figure 18 To determine if th...
Page 25: ...ir gap as evenly as possible 1 Loosen gap adjustment nut closest to inspection slot 2 Slide a 0 012 in feeler gauge between armature and rotor 3 Tighten gap adjustment nut until there is a slight cont...
Page 26: ...ift system controlled by the operator Lower deck onto blocks to remove weight from lift system Check snap rings bushings and cotter pins for wear Replace worn and defective parts as needed SECTION 8 L...
Page 27: ...eplace Idles Fast Lean 2 3 7 repair or replace Will Not Accelerate 1 6 11 12 14 15 16 repair or replace Over Rich Acceleration 1 15 repair or replace Hesitates 2 6 11 12 16 repair or replace Will Not...
Page 28: ...valves to lift the fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor 9 3 FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION Any time fuel contamination is found in the fuel system dirt water algae etc replace the fuel fuel filter and...
Page 29: ...ir than the part would cost and the results may not be as good 10 2 ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS In many electrical circuits there is some visible effect which indicates that the circuit is functioning pro...
Page 30: ...nit 2 Remove all the vent caps from the battery and set the caps to one side 3 Take the electrolyte which should be 1 265 specific gravity at 80oF and fill each cell so that the electrolyte is level w...
Page 31: ...parts Keep battery and its terminals clean Inspect monthly to maintain best performance Replace battery if damaged Remove hold down and bolt and lift battery out Clean or service battery away from uni...
Page 32: ...r 3 successive readings Check monthly to ensure charge is maintained The approximate state of charge can be determined by the cell specific gravity of the rested open circuit voltage at room temperatu...
Page 33: ...through it An example is an ignition switch that grounds the magneto when in the off position completing the circuit but opens the circuit when in the ON position allowing the engine to operate Switch...
Page 34: ...avy contact or perform other jobs that require a straight line pull If a relay or solenoid fails to operate the cause may be either electrical or mechanical To check electrically connect a voltmeter a...
Page 35: ...o prevent overcharging the battery Servicing of rectifiers built into the engine should be done by an approved engine manufacturer s service center Such a service center has access to the information...
Page 36: ...ed on models 915013 015 307 should have a coil resistance of 5 87 7 87 ohms If the coil is bad the resistance will be higher or not at all The clutch used on models 915014 016 306 should have a coil r...
Page 37: ...L SWITCH WHITE BLACK BATTERY COIL 2 COIL 1 BROWN STARTER SOLENOID RED GREEN YELLOW RED BLACK WHITE 1 2 YELLOW RED 3 3 2 2 4 4 1 1 6 6 5 5 BLACK KEY SWITCH LEFT STEERING CONTROL SWITCH 3 4 1 2 3 4 B B...
Page 38: ...TROL SWITCH WHITE BLACK BATTERY COIL 2 COIL 1 BROWN STARTER SOLENOID RED GREEN YELLOW RED BLACK WHITE 1 2 YELLOW RED 3 3 2 2 4 4 1 1 6 6 5 5 BLACK KEY SWITCH LEFT STEERING CONTROL SWITCH 3 4 1 2 3 4 B...
Page 39: ...ROL SWITCH WHITE BLACK BATTERY COIL 2 COIL 1 BROWN STARTER SOLENOID RED GREEN YELLOW RED BLACK WHITE 1 2 YELLOW RED 3 3 2 2 4 4 1 1 6 6 5 5 BLACK KEY SWITCH LEFT STEERING CONTROL SWITCH 3 4 1 2 3 4 B...
Page 40: ...ONTROL SWITCH WHITE BLACK BATTERY COIL 2 COIL 1 BROWN STARTER SOLENOID RED GREEN YELLOW RED BLACK WHITE 1 2 YELLOW RED 3 3 2 2 4 4 1 1 6 6 5 5 BLACK KEY SWITCH LEFT STEERING CONTROL SWITCH 3 4 1 2 3 4...
Page 41: ...tches are viewed from the rear PTO Switch Seat Switch 3 9 4 7 1 DISENGAGED down position 3 9 4 7 1 ENGAGED up position 1 OPERATOR OFF SEAT 2 1 OPERATOR ON SEAT 2 1 2 3 4 BUTTON OUT 1 2 3 4 Neutral Swi...
Page 42: ...10 41 10 13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM To Starter 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Clutch Switch 2 Relay 3 Double Pole Switch N O N O 4 25 Amp Fuse 5 10 Amp Fuse 6 Switch N O 7 Interlock Switch N C 8 Diode 9 Solenoid...
Page 43: ...ring slinger 4 Reduce belt tension on the belt by releasing the idler pulley compression spring 5 Remove the spindle sheaves and shaft assemblies 6 Remove the mower spindle housings from the mower dec...
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