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How good are they and how are their Zero Point turn machines for longevity. Have a John Deere 314 that cut 3 acres+ of grass and hauled since new in 1979 and engine lasted 27 years before being rebuilt becuase it was burning oil.
Stopped into Gravely Ariens and just wonder how good they are. Still will never sell the old deere but just wanted to know thinking on another tractor.

Well I know of people owning Gravely equipment that lasted them 30 and 40 years. Whether they are still that good I'd like to hope. I have a walk behind self-propelled lawn mower from 1981. Have only had to do regular maintenance and one carb rebuild on the B&S engine ($4.00). Not bad?

2007-06-12 20:34:39 by Victor

Learn how to cut your mowing time in half with an Ariens zero turn mower by watching this episode of Designing Spaces. www.ariens.com

I have a Ariens 48" zero turn lawn mower with a Kohler 23cv engine. I have replaced the air cleaner, spark plug, fuel filter, and fuel pump and no change. When mower quits there is still gas in the tank. I fill the tank to the top and it runs fine again, but it still won't run through a full tank of gas at one time. Any suggestions!!

I am guessing that the engine quits with the same amount of fuel in the tank each time. The fuel pick up line in the tank is above the bottom and won't drain the tank completely. When it quits and you refuel does it start right back up? If so, you are just running out of gas. If it quits with different levels of fuel in the tank I would look at the filter and the fuel pump. If it quits and doesn't start right back up when you put fuel in it, you should also check the ignition. Coils will fail when they get hot and work when cooled down. It is easy to check for spark at the plugs.

2009-10-31 20:04:41 by ssr

I need the belt for the mower deck. It is a ariens Zero turn lawn mower. M#915002 S#001333. I DO NOT HAVE A BELT TO COMPARE IT TO A NEW ONE.....Please don't send me to a hardware store. They need the width and length.I have searched the web and have found nothing. I Hope someone that can help me with the ariens part number can help.

Their web site states that parts are only available from their dealers. You can find them here.
http://www.ariens.com/dealerlocator/defa ult.aspx

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2009-05-10 17:38:59 by Terry D

I have an Ariens zero turn mower. I tend to mow at 3/4 speed or more. I tend to go faster than slower. Does this affect the cut of my grass? My friends tell me that if I went slower the cut would look better.

Read your manual for the recommended speed for cutting. Generally, it is better to go slower than faster to produce the best cut. If you are travelling to fast, your blades don't do a proper job of cutting no matter how sharp they are.

2007-10-04 18:56:10 by painterinohio

How good are they and how are their Zero Point turn machines for longevity. Have a John Deere 314 that cut 3 acres+ of grass and hauled since new in 1979 and engine lasted 27 years before being rebuilt becuase it was burning oil.
Stopped into Gravely Ariens and just wonder how good they are. Still will never sell the old deere but just wanted to know thinking on another tractor.

I never gave much thought to mowers until after I bought the Gravely for my Mom to help out (after my Dad passed on). Years passed and I purchased their property, with the Gravely included of course!!, this is the main reason for my manual request. Now that I have control over the Gravely I can FINALLY 'BABY' IT ! It has helped mow my previous 3 acres(incuding 1.25 mile jaunt to/from), my mom's 2.5, my brother-in-law's unlandscaped 5, and helped on my Uncle's 4 acre campground every summer for the last five years, some of it, being abusive.

I lucked into buying the Gravely from a retiring Doctor by pure chance. I was amazed with it's construction from first sight. The Gravely was built like I would build one, very sturdy! Even after experiencing the ease of moving from one season to another, ie: mower deck to push blade / snow blower / garden and back to mower deck, I am still amazed. Everything was built very sound with preventive, and consant maintenance in mind. I was and still am, very impressed.

My brother-in-law spent big $$$$ three years ago on some Toro front "super mower". EVERY year since he has had to borrow the Gravely for half a summer because of Toro mechanical failure! Now they want to roll their lawn with the Gravely . This year I will implement one of my Fathers favorite quotes from Will Rogers; "People's mind's are changed through observation, not argument." I can only be an advertisement to those that are willing to see the obvious.

The only mower that comes close to my Gravely is my one brothers John Deere. We mow our Uncles campground together and even he admits that the Gravely is far 'better' ("Wow,real steel!" he said ), it mows smooth, level! Easier access to the deck, motor, greasing, oil etc. than his Deere (although understandably, he said it in private, afraid of loosing 'brownie points' with his wife & father-in-law-haha!)

Put me down as a satisfied customer, very satisfied. How about this slogan "Gravely; the next best thing to not having to mow your lawn." or "Next best thing to having a nephew that's wants to play your new video game!" ~HA~

I am already saving for the next Gravely mower, although ... come to think of it... why would i!!!!

2007-06-12 20:34:53 by Victor