Ariens 992235, 992238 Date August 21, 2012 No. B-2093, Please note the following important items

Date: August 21, 2012 No. B-2093

Please note the following important items:

•All PT400 models shipped from Ariens Company after 7/23/2012 have been manufactured with the cradle plates installed on the frame below the foot plate.

•All unsold dealer inventory is to be updated with 59214800 or 59214900 prior to sale.

•A certified welder should be used to do the welding portion of the repair.

•All registered owners of Pro-Turn 400 units will be contacted by letter from Ariens Company about this issue. Customers will be made aware that the foot plate weld may fracture and instructed to contact their dealer if the problem occurs.

•Normal warranty applies. Flat rate for installation of 59214800 and 59214900 is 3.0 hours.

•The installation of kits 59214800 or 59214900 on a Pro-Turn 400 unit with an 892040 bagger installed will require changing the front weight bracket p/n 03969351 to p/n 04555851 to provide additional clearance for the cradle plate. Refer to Service Bulletin B-2094 for more information about this change.

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