20 Most Recent Ariens 42" Riding Lawn Mower Blade 03987000 Questions & Answers

Check the drive belt first, it will be the upper belt. you will need to make sure a stick or something hasnt jammed up there and knocked it off. It will be easier to remove the mower deck so that you can get under the tractor to look up and check it out. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/matt_8dbc24bf722649ac

Hydrostatic transmissions are automatic "Hydraulic drive" transmissions. The largest producers of hydrostatic transmissions are Hydro-Gear, Tuff Torque and General Transmissions.

Some units do have hydrostatic transmissions, but most of the 42" units have 6 speed geared transmissions. To be absolute, you will need the product number.

The best method is remember pulleys with flat sides run on the outside of the belt and "V" shaped pulleys run inside the belt. The owner's manual should show belt routing or go to www.ariens.com and download a parts list. This should help you determine the belt path.

What I would do Wayne is contact Ariens through the web site or at their dealership and see if one may be placed on your mower. Each manufacturer has their own set up for grass catchers, so I have not seen one the fits all. If you don't get anywhere Wayne, think about buying a lawn sweeper that is attached the the rear of you mower. If you purchase a good one, you will be very happy with it's performance. I hope that helps you out in some manner.

You turn the bolt in the opposite direction on the the way the blades spin.

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The one thing you have to make sure is that the blades are the correct length or in the correct positions. This is most likely were your problem lies. I have a 42 inch Sears and the blades are of all equal lengths. When you rotate by hand the blades if allowed look like they would touch but are very close. Good Luck...

Go to your owner's manual or download one and read the instructions for leveling the deck.

i have seen this problem before. your going to want to replace the battery with a bigger one. when i baught mine my battery was to small

To replace blades, belts, sharpen blades, etc. one must remove what is called the cutting deck from the tractor.
Once the deck is off the tractor, pull it out, turn it over and you can work on the blades.
Gary

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Hi skhaynes,

Did you hit something hard with it?
If so, check to see if any of the linkage or the fork is bent.
Jack the mower up on that side and try to wiggle the tire back and forth. Can it be moved or is it tight on the axle? If it can be moved then the bearings probably need replacing.
If not, then you probably have something bent.

Here is a website with a parts breakdown so you can see how all the parts fit together: >>>> http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Ariens-Parts/Riding-mower-tractor-Parts/Model-99180000101999999/3071/1506000/1011647P/00006?blt=06&prst=&shdMod=
Check everything that connects to the tire for solid connections and bent parts. If you need to order a part, this website should do it for you.

Good luck.

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