Ariens FM26

The Ariens FM26 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1987 to 1989 as part of the Fairway Series. It features a 6 hp Tecumseh TVM140 gasoline engine with a 222 cc displacement and a 4-speed friction disk transmission called Disc-O-Matic. The mower has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. It includes a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler clutch. The FM26 has a wheelbase of 37.5 inches, weighs 250 lbs, and uses 4x4.10/3.5 front tires and 13x5.00-6 rear tires. Attachments include a 26-inch mid-mount mower deck with adjustable cut height. The mower was built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA, and originally priced at $980 for the recoil start and $1,080 for the electric start version.