Ariens 915103 Manual Do Utilizador
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Date: December 22, 2009 No. B-2061
Hydro-Gear has notified Ariens Company that it has found increased incidents of stripped hub splines on
EZT transaxles used on the above-listed consumer riding products built during the 2009 model year. To
reduce the likelihood of stripping the hub splines, Hydro-Gear recommends replacing the axle nut
p/n 08621100 (HG p/n 50863) with a new style pin lock nut p/n 21544033 (HG p/n 53711) according to the
instructions provided on page 2.
EZT transaxles used on the above-listed consumer riding products built during the 2009 model year. To
reduce the likelihood of stripping the hub splines, Hydro-Gear recommends replacing the axle nut
p/n 08621100 (HG p/n 50863) with a new style pin lock nut p/n 21544033 (HG p/n 53711) according to the
instructions provided on page 2.
Ariens has created EZT Transaxle Nut Replacement Kit p/n 51520800 to supply the new pin lock nut to
dealers. Each kit contains two nuts, enough to service one riding mower.
dealers. Each kit contains two nuts, enough to service one riding mower.
For any of the above-listed models in inventory, or when servicing one of the above-listed models, inspect
the transaxles for the old style axle nut. If the nuts need to be replaced, order and install EZT Transaxle
Nut Replacement Kit p/n 51520800. The instructions on page 2 provide the inspection procedure.
the transaxles for the old style axle nut. If the nuts need to be replaced, order and install EZT Transaxle
Nut Replacement Kit p/n 51520800. The instructions on page 2 provide the inspection procedure.
Installation of the kits is covered under warranty while the unit is within its standard warranty period. Deal-
ers will be reimbursed for 0.25 hours of labor at their standard posted shop labor rate for each kit they
install.
ers will be reimbursed for 0.25 hours of labor at their standard posted shop labor rate for each kit they
install.
Ariens Company
655 W. Ryan St.
Brillion, WI 54110
www.ariens.com
655 W. Ryan St.
Brillion, WI 54110
www.ariens.com
Service Bulletin
Product Family: 915 Series Riding Mowers with EZT Transaxles
Subject: 51520800 Hydro-Gear Axle Nut Replacement
Dealer Action: Replace Nuts When Setting Up or Servicing the Unit
Model
Serial Number
Range
Range
Model
Serial Number
Range
Range
915100
001138 – 001390
915130
000101 – 010212
915102
000929 – 001568
915131
000101 – 010015
915103
000583 – 000590
915132
000101 – 001026
915104
000631 – 000793
915133
000102 – 000352
915106
001244 – 001464
915135
000101 – 000421
915107
000898 – 000911
915319
000170 – 000233
915108
000594 – 000805
915320
000176 – 000285