Ariens 71514500 User manual

Instruction Sheet
Kit Number: 71514500
Copyright 2017 • Ariens Company • Brillion, WI 54110 07900228A • 3/17 • Page 1 of 3
BAGGER ATTACHMENT KIT – 60" DECK
IMPORTANT: This kit is designed to be used with the
815043 Operator’s Manual for safety, installation and
operating instructions. Retain the manual and these
instructions for future reference.
Package Contents
Check the contents of your kit for the parts listed below.
Also see Figure 1.
REMOVAL
1. Follow discharge chute and belt cover removal steps
1 – 2 in the Operator’s Manual.
INSTALLATION
Install Drive Pulley
See Figure 2.
1. Align bottom pins of sheave adapter (item 7) with
holes in spindle pulley and position adapter on top of
sheave. The cupped surface in the adapter faces
down.
2. Align holes in v-pulley (item 2) with top pins on
spindle adapter and position v-pulley on adapter.
3. Install sheave retainer (item 6) stepped-side down on
sheave.
4. Apply a liberal amount of Threadlocker (item 12) to
the threads of the 5/16" x 1 1/4" hex bolt (item 9) and
install bolt.
5. Using a sturdy block of wood or other suitable device,
block blades from turning and torque hex bolt
to 18 N•m – 23 N•m (13 lb-ft – 17 lb-ft).
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal injury
and/or damage to unit.
Read, understand, and follow all safety practices
in Operator’s Manual before beginning.
Item Description Qty Ariens P/N
1 V-Belt 1 07200728
2 6" OD x 1 1/2" ID V-Pulley 1 07347500
3 Belt Cover with Decal 1 51532000
4 20 1/2" 25-degree Blade 3 04964800
5 Belt Cover Bracket 1 05137051
6 Sheave Retainer 1 05136900
7 Blower Sheave Adapter
Assembly 1 05136800
8 49" Bagger Hose 1 04588400
9 5/16"-18 x 1 1/4" Hex Bolt 1 05947500
10 5/16"-18 x 1 1/2" Round Head
Square Neck Bolt 1 06212100
11 5/16"-18 Jam Nut 1 06536100
12 Loctite Threadlocker®243
0.5mL 1 00929203
CAUTION: Rotating one blade will cause all
blades to rotate. Mower blades are sharp. Use
heavy gloves or cover blades with tape.
Figure 1
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Install Belt Cover Bracket
1. Install 5/16" x 1 1/2" round head square neck bolt
(item 10) in belt cover bracket (item 5) and secure
with jam nut (item 11). Bolt is installed in tab without
trimmed corner. See Figure 3.
2. Locate 9/32” square hole near discharge opening
and remove 5/16” self-tapping screw (if present).
Position belt cover bracket assembly on deck at
angle shown. Secure using one 1/4" x 3/4" round
head square neck bolt and one 1/4" top lock flange
hex nut included with main bagger kit. See Figure 4.
REMOVE MOWER BLADES
1. Remove and retain hex nuts and Belleville washers
retaining mower blades. Note orientation of washers
for installation. Retain hardware. Retain blades for
operation without bagger. See Figure 5.
Figure 2
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9
Apply a liberal amount of Threadlocker
to threads before installing bolt.
Figure 3
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11
Trimmed
Corner
CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp. Use heavy
gloves or cover blades with tape.
Figure 4
Figure 5

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INSTALL MOWER BLADES
1. Install three 25-degree blades (item 2) using
hardware removed earlier. Ensure that cupped
surface of Belleville washers face upward.
2. Using a sturdy block of wood or other suitable device,
block blades from turning and torque nuts to
136 N•m – 163 N•m (100 lb-ft – 120 lb-ft). See
Figure 6.
COMPLETE BAGGER INSTALLATION
Refer to the Operator’s Manual for Model 815043 for
remaining installation, operation and safety instructions.
Figure 6
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