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Ariens RM828

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The Ariens RM828 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1981 to 1995 as part of the 927 Series. It was built in Brillion, Wisconsin, USA, and originally sold for $1,199 in 1985. The mower features a two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes, and an open operator station. It offers multiple engine options including 8HP Tecumseh, Kawasaki, and Briggs & Stratton gasoline engines. The transmission is a Disc-O-Matic 6-speed friction disc with 6 forward and 1 reverse gear. The mower has a mid PTO with an independent clutch using an idler pulley. Dimensions include a 45.5 inch wheelbase, 62.5 inch length, 39 inch height at the steering wheel, and a shipping weight of 375 lbs. Tires are lawn/turf type with sizes 4.10-3.50x4 front and 4.80-4.00x8 rear. Electrical system is 12 volts with negative ground. Attachments include a 28 inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift and a 40 inch front-mount blade.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ariens RM828

Engine

Fuel tank:0.75 gal / 2.8 L
Tecumseh VM80:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 305 cc / 18.65 ci, Bore/Stroke 3.0625x2.513 inches / 78 x 64 mm, Power (gross) 8 hp / 6.0 kW, Starter type manual recoil
Engine options:8HP Tecumseh 305cc 1-cyl gasoline, 8HP Tecumseh 318cc 1-cyl gasoline, 8HP Kawasaki 286cc 1-cyl gasoline, 8HP Briggs & Stratton 318cc 1-cyl gasoline
Kawasaki FC290V:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 286 cc / 17.5 ci, Bore/Stroke 3.07x2.36 inches / 78 x 60 mm, Power (gross) 8 hp / 6.0 kW, Starter type electric
Tecumseh TVM195:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 318 cc / 19.43 ci, Bore/Stroke 3.125x2.561 inches / 79 x 65 mm, Power (gross) 8 hp / 6.0 kW, Starter manual recoil or optional electric, Starter volts 12
Briggs & Stratton 195707:gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft, Displacement 318 cc / 19.44 ci, Bore/Stroke 3.00x2.75 inches / 76 x 70 mm, Power (gross) 8 hp / 6.0 kW, Starter electric, Starter volts 12

Overview

Type:Riding lawn mower
Series:927 Series
Built in:Brillion, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:$1,199 in 1985
Production years:1981 - 1995

Variants

927009:Tecumseh VM80 recoil
927021:Tecumseh TVM195 recoil
927031:Tecumseh TVM195 electric
927039:Tecumseh TVXL195 electric
927042:Kawasaki FC290 electric
927045:Briggs 19 electric

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Mechanical

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

Attachments

40" Blade:Ariens front-mount, 40 inches width / 101 cm
28" mid-mount mower deck:Type mid-mount Ariens, 1-blade with manual lift, Cutting width 28 inches / 71 cm, Overall width 34 inches / 86 cm, Cut height 1 to 4 inch / 2 to 10 cm

Transmission

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

Dimensions & Tires

Length:62.5 inches / 158 cm
Weight:375 lbs / 170 kg
Rear tire:4.80-4.00x8
Wheelbase:45.5 inches / 115 cm
Front tire:4.10-3.50x4
Height (steering wheel):39 inches / 99 cm

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

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