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Ariens Imperial 3ML

The Ariens Imperial 3ML is a 1961 riding lawn mower from the Emperor Series, built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 5.5 hp Lauson 1-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft gasoline engine with manual recoil and optional electric starter. The transmission is a Disc-O-Matic friction disc type with 4 forward and 1 reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. The mower includes a mid PTO with an independent mechanical idler clutch. Tires are sized 10x2.75 front and 4.00x8 rear. Attachments available include 26" and 32" mid-mount mower decks and a 30" front-mount blade.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens Imperial 3ML

Engine

Make:Lauson
Type:1-cylinder air-cooled vertical-shaft gasoline
Power:5.5 hp
Power metric:4.1 kW
Starter type:manual recoil, electric Optional

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical band brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Year:1961
Series:Emperor Series
Built in:Brillion, Wisconsin, USA

Attachments

Blade:30 inches width front-mount
26 inch mid-mount mower deck:26 inches
32 inch mid-mount mower deck:32 inches

Transmission

Type:Disc-O-Matic friction disc
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Speeds:4-speed friction disc

Serial Numbers

Year:1961
Number:101

Dimensions & Tires

Rear tire:4.00x8
Front tire:10x2.75

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:mechanical idler
Location:Mid PTO