54-Inch Snow Blade Owner/Operator and Parts Manual Model 815033 03838700A 12/11 Printed in USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean: ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. Attention! 1 Personal Safety Is Involved! Become Alert! Obey The Message! The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are used on decals and in this manual. Read and understand all safety messages.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability when using attachments. NEVER carry passengers–especially children–even with blade off. Use extra care when approaching blind corners or objects that may obscure vision of hidden obstacles and children. If you cannot back up a slope or you feel uneasy on it, do not operate unit on it. Plow up and down slopes, not across them. Use slow speed on any slope.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. Keep all hardware properly tightened. Stored energy in springs can cause injury. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. Never store the machine or fuel container inside a building where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool completely before storing in closed area or covering unit. For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. See Engine Manual for proper storage.
ASSEMBLY Hardware Package: WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Check the hardware package for the items listed below. See the parts list starting on page 14 for illustrations and locations. understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Package Contents: Check your package contents to make sure you have all the parts listed in Figure 3. 1 2 16 13 3 4 12 Item Part No. Qty.
Tools Required 38 37 • 7/16" Wrench 5 • 1/2" Wrench • 9/16" Wrench 33 • 3/4" Wrench • Adjustable Wrench Blade Assembly 1. Assemble wear plate (item 6) to 54-inch snow blade (item 5) with nine 5/16-18 x 3/4 round head square neck bolts (item 35) and 5/16-18 top lock flange nuts (item 36). See Figure 4. 37 2. Assemble skid shoes (item 10) to the 54-inch snow blade (item 5) with 3/8-16 x 1 round head square neck bolts (item 39), and 3/8-16 top lock nuts (item 27). See Figure 4.
4. Install the blade mount yoke (item 4) to the sub frame assembly with four 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 hex bolts (item 26) and 3/8-16 top locking flange nuts (item 27). See Figure 6. 11 4 25 NOTE: Hook the z-bend end of the latch spring (item 31) into the hole in the special flat steel washer (item 30) before mounting the snow blade assembly. See Figure 7 and Figure 8. 9 5.
3. Remove retaining rings, flat washers, left and right rear lift brackets and four bushings from the frame. Save the bushings to install the snow blade. Save the lift brackets, lift linkages, and hardware to reinstall the mower deck. See Figure 11. Replace Rear Wheels 1. Remove the two rear wheels and replace them with the snow tire/wheels (item 7) provided with the snow blade kit. Save the rear wheels to use next season for mowing. INSTALL SUB FRAME AND BLADE ASSEMBLY Flat washer.
Right Rear 21 42 Left Rear Existing flange bushing. 33 33 20 Existing flange bushing.
INSTALL COUNTERWEIGHTS REMOVING SNOW BLADE (Figure 13) Remove Blade Assembly 1. Stop unit and engine, remove key, set the parking brake, and wait for all moving parts to stop before removing attachment. WARNING: ALWAYS install counterweights before operating unit with snow blade attached. ALWAYS remove counterweights when snow blade is removed from unit. 2. Lower snow blade to the ground. 3. Disconnect left and right front lift links from the lift pedal and lift bracket.
OPERATION Stopping WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Stop the unit and set the parking brake according to instructions in the unit’s owner/operator manual. Never operate snow blade without counterweight attached. Always remove the counterweight when removing the snow blade. WARNING: Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended, such as lowering attachment, stopping engine and removing key to prevent unauthorized use.
MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Oil Unit Before Storage After Storage • • OIL UNIT Oil movable parts on blade pivot plate and sub frame before and after storing unit for the season. STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding.
FRAME SUBASSEMBLY Model 815033 22 23 20 9 22 6 1 23 3 6 6 21 8 7 12 21 19 16 4 15 14 23 22 10 17 12 12 9 5 13 14 12 15 2 9 077541 12 6 15 14 5 7 11 6 12 12 Item Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 03789100 03838600 03788851 03789051 03788651 05962900 00260351 00181651 05958000 00181551 00181451 06542000 01590400 06430200 06714900 00172000 03788900 00259000 07754100 05962200 06543600 03714000 06439000 Qty.
SNOW BLADE ASSEMBLY Model 815033 WARNING 1 19 2 3 4 5 6 7 18 5 10 8 9 17 20 11 21 16 14 13 12 15 Item Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 00261100 05961700 00261000 05959700 06537300 00260900 00260600 05981300 06529400 06543100 03255851 03255951 06215700 06529400 06212000 03127151 01582800 06537900 07732500 06714000 00259000 Qty. 1 1 1 2 4 1 2 2 4 9 1 1 9 4 4 2 1 1 1 2 2 Description Spring, Latch Bolt, Hex .75-10 x 3.00 Grade 5 Washer, .38 Special Bolt, Hex .
Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand lawn and garden consumer products purchased on or after 1/1/2012 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
To Find an Authorized Service Representative: In the U.S. and Canada: Use the dealer locator on our websites: www.ariens.com • www.gravely.com Or contact us by mail or by phone: In the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, In Europe, Asia, Africa or the In Australia or New Zealand: Central and South America: Middle East: 109-111 Abbot House Countax Ltd, Countax House Ariens Company Hallam, Victoria 3803 Australia Great Haseley, Oxfordshire, 655 W.
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