Ariens 985115 Service Manual

Service Manual Models 985103,104, 105, 107 - 115, 117 Professional 2-Wheel Tractor 08483800 08/00Printed in USA

4 -104.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES4.2 FILLING THE FUEL TANKAdd fuel to the fuel tank as needed. See your engine manual for the correct type and grade of

4 -114.3 GENERAL LUBRICATIONControl Linkage LubricationEvery 25 hours of operation put a drop of engine oil on the pivots of the throttle lever, the

4 -12• To adjust the forward clutch, put the direction control in the forward position. Loosen the control extension rod rear set of jam nuts on the f

4 -134.7 PTO BRAKE ADJUSTMENT• Adjust the PTO brake after every 100 hours of operation.• Remove the attachment and lower the rear of the tractor to t

4 -144.8 SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT• Adjust the slip clutch after every 100 hours of operation.• Remove the attachment and lower the rear of the tractor

5 -155.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate engine problems and give possible causes and corrective a

5 -165.2 CHECKING ENGINE OILCheck the engine oil daily prior to use.IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine with the oil below the low mark on the dipsti

5 -175.5 ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION1. Remove ground cable from battery.2. Drain Transmission oil.3. Turn off fuel at fuel tank. Remove fuel line

6 -186.1 HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY1. On Swiftamatic tractors, disconnect the cotter pin that holds the Swiftamatic control lever to the shifter weldment. Di

6 -196.2 STEERING BRAKES (OPTIONAL)The steering brake is designed to stop one wheel from rotating. The opposite wheel continues to drive forward and

2Section 1 - Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31.1 The Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31.2 Service And R

6 -20 Fasten the instruction plate and the brake handle brackets to the rear hitch with the 1/2-13 x 2.00 bolts and 1/2" lock nuts.Right Side In

6 -2111.Put a film of grease on the axle splines. Slide the wheel hub on the axle followed by a flat washer and lock nut. Tighten the nut to a torque

6 -226.4 POWER TAKE OFF CONTROL1. Thread jam nut onto PTO shaft (supplied). Thread ball joint (supplied) onto PTO shaft until overall length of shaft

7 -237.1 TRANSMISSION TROUBLE ANALYSISThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate hydro transmission problems and give possible caus

7 -24Before assuming that internal transmission problems exist, check all external linkage. Inspect the shifting linkage beginning with the control le

7 -25To avoid damage to the rear pin plate bushing, it is not recommended that planetary system be further disassembled unless definite problems exist

7 -2610.Remove the differential assembly from the tractor.11.Using wire cutters, remove wire securing bolts on each side of worm gear. Secure differen

7 -2718.Install the pinned gear and differential gear on the pinned housing and install it on the worm gear. Use new drilled bolts (4 Speed Swiftamati

7 -2823.Place equal amount of shims and a shellacked gasket on each axle housing. Install L.H. axle housing and differential assembly in tractor. Secu

8 -298.1 FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate fuel system problems and give possible causes are co

1 -31.1 THE MANUALThe purpose of this manual is to provide complete instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly, repair, and installation of t

8 -308.2 FUEL PUMPThe impulse style fuel pump is the most commonly used fuel pump. Impulse fuel pumps may either be mounted externally onto the carbu

9 -319.1 TOOLSThere are some specialized tools and test equipment that are needed for electrical repair work. A brief description of these follows.Lo

9 -32Voltage MeasurementThere are two basic rules to be remembered when using a voltmeter. A voltmeter measures the voltage difference between the tes

9 -337. Replace the vent caps. It is not necessary to tighten more than finger tight.8. Wash off the battery to remove electrolyte which may have spil

9 -34Specific Gravity CheckThe specific gravity should be checked with a hydrometer.NOTE: The specific gravity should be checked in each cell and shou

9 -35gravity. Before reinstalling the battery in the spring, it should always be fully recharged.9.5 SWITCHESSwitches either open a circuit to stop c

9 -36If a relay or solenoid fails to operate, the cause may be either electrical or mechanical.To check electrically, connect a voltmeter across the c

9 -379.9 WIRING DIAGRAM123456789101. Steering Brake Harness2. Handlebar Wiring Harness3. Switch4. Solenoid5. Wiring Harness6. Relay 7. Hourmeter8. Ig

9 -389.10 CONTINUITY DIAGRAMOFFMGS2BS1ARUNMGS2BS1ASTARTMGS2BS1AKey Switch(03602300)DISENGAGED(button in)Handlebar Switch(08828300)12HANDON HANDLE12HA

9 -399.11 12 HP ELECTRIC START - KOHLER

2 -41.7 PREPARATIONBefore starting any removal of parts, proper preparation is very important for efficient work. A clean work area at the start of e

9 -409.12 8 HP MANUAL START - KOHLER

9 -419.13 8 HP ELECTRIC START - KOHLER

9 -429.14 16 HP ELECTRIC START - BRIGGS

9 -439.15 ROBIN ENGINES

GravelyA division of Ariens Company655 West Ryan StreetP.O. Box 157Brillion, WI 54110-0157920-756-2141Fax 920-756-2407www.gravely.com

2 -5Learn the location and function of all controls.Learn how to use the controls to stop the wheels and attachment quickly in an emergency.Understand

3 -6SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 985103 985104 985105 985107Description 8HP Gear Drive 8HP Gear Drive 8HP Gear Drive 12 HP Gear DriveBrakes

3 -7Model Number 985108 985109 985110 985111Description 12HP Gear Drive 16HP Gear Drive 8HP Gear Drive 8HP Gear DriveBrakes Optional, individual, 7&qu

3 -8Model Number 985112 985113 985114 985115Description 12 HP Gear Drive12 HP Gear Drive16 HP Gear Drive8.5 HP Gear DriveBrakes 7 x 1.75" Drum Ty

3 -9Model Number 985117Description 13.5 HP Gear DriveBrakes 7 x 1.75" Drum TypeSteering Manual, optional power steering kit availableTurning Radi