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Ariens RM1228

The Ariens RM1228 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1991 to 1996 as part of the 927 Series. It features a 12 hp Briggs & Stratton 465cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a 6-speed fiction disc transmission (Disc-O-Matic) with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The mower has a mid PTO with independent clutch and mechanical band brakes. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 62.5 inch length, and 39 inch height at the steering wheel. Tires are lawn/turf type with 4.10-3.50x4.00 front and 16-6.50x8 rear sizes. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 28 inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and 5 cut positions, and a 40 inch front-mount blade.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens RM1228

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Briggs & Stratton 286707
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Cylinders:1-cylinder
Bore/Stroke:3.44x3.06 inches (87 x 78 mm)
Displacement:465 cc (28.4 ci)
Power (gross):12 hp (8.9 kW)
Starter volts:12

Overview

Series:927 Series
Built in:Brillion, Wisconsin, USA
Category:Riding lawn mower
Production years:1991 - 1996

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Attachments

Blade:40" front-mount blade, 40 inches width (101 cm)
28" mid-mount mower deck:28 inches (71 cm) cutting width, 1-blade with manual lift, cut height 1.5 to 3.5 inch (3 to 8 cm), 5 cut positions

Transmission

Type:Disc-O-Matic
Gears:6 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type:fiction disc

Dimensions & Tires

Length:62.5 inches (158 cm)
Rear tire:16-6.50x8
Wheelbase:45.5 inches (115 cm)
Front tire:4.10-3.50x4.00
Height (steering wheel):39 inches (99 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:idler pulley
PTO type:independent
PTO location:Mid PTO