dscott2000 1 #1 Posted October 12, 2009 All the searches I have done on this thing comes up as a Fairway Classic 6. I dunno..... If anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks! Side veiw The dashboard The 6hp Tecumseh Frontal veiw. All I know is that it has a 26 inch cut, 6hp Tecumseh, it is electric start with recoil backup, and it is TINY! (I am a guy of 5 foot 10 and 190lbs and I barely fit on it!) If anyone knows what year and model it is... Please let me know! It is driving me crazy! I picked it up for free and it is perfect! Except, for the 2 and a half hours I have in it getting it running! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwgdog66 23 #2 Posted October 13, 2009 In the third picture, is that the data plate on the left rear under the grass bagger bracket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott2000 1 #3 Posted October 13, 2009 In the third picture, is that the data plate on the left rear under the grass bagger bracket? It is. I will have to get the numbers off of it to get more info. I will probably do that tomorrow sometime when I can see the plate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott2000 1 #4 Posted October 18, 2009 It is. I will have to get the numbers off of it to get more info. I will probably do that tomorrow sometime when I can see the plate. Ok, the model number is 912011 Serial 00137 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #5 Posted October 18, 2009 I did a web search and came up with 1986. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wheel horse 1045 2 #6 Posted October 18, 2009 i gave my dad 1 a few years back and he loved it but the motor only lasted about a year now i have him a c80 that hes happy with but he said those were great at getting into smaller areas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott2000 1 #7 Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks guys! Any info on this thing is appreciated. It has me puzzled to no end! I will stick with my trusty Wheel Horse and my Murray 18.5. The lady that gave it to me said that she couldnt get it to start and she helped me load it onto my trailer. It was no problem loading it simply because it is so lightweight. If anyone wants it.. Shoot me an offer for it. I need to get something out of it simply because, I have rebuilt the carburetor and the electric starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #8 Posted October 19, 2009 Thanks for the offer, but no thanks , already have one Ariens that my wife got from her last husband, After 2 years I just finally got it to run right. Like yours the carb & stater needed work. Will stay with my Raider 9 & let her use the Ariens :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #9 Posted October 19, 2009 Is that a Craftsman 917 sitting next to it? I have tow and they are great worker around the yard and grove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott2000 1 #10 Posted October 20, 2009 Is that a Craftsman 917 sitting next to it? I have tow and they are great worker around the yard and grove. It sure is. I got that one from a guy that was just gonna junk it. All the darn thing needed was belts, an oil change, and a battery! OH! And some air in the tires! :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpmcleod 4 #11 Posted October 20, 2009 I have 5 John Deere tractors, 3 Wheel Horse tractors, but I get more use out of the two Craftmsans because I don't want to tear up the other ones. I took a brush guard from a wrecked truck and made shorter cross brackets. I mounted it on the front of one of my 917's and push everything around the yard with it. They are great work tractors and parts are plentiful. Saves my collector tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott2000 1 #12 Posted October 20, 2009 I have 5 John Deere tractors, 3 Wheel Horse tractors, but I get more use out of the two Craftmsans because I don't want to tear up the other ones. I took a brush guard from a wrecked truck and made shorter cross brackets. I mounted it on the front of one of my 917's and push everything around the yard with it. They are great work tractors and parts are plentiful. Saves my collector tractors. I totally agree!! My 917 is my workhorse. It seems to take everything I can throw at it!! I should do your idea for a brush guard on mine. I just dont have the time right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sscotsman 148 #13 Posted January 5, 2010 Dscott, looks like you have a 1989 Ariens "912 series" mower. Here is your owners manual: http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/012318A.pdf and your parts manual: http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/PM-12-89.pdf I dont know much about Ariens mowers, but I have a webpage about 1960's and 1970's Ariens snowblowers, (link is in my sig) I found your model year, and the manuals, by plugging the model and serial number into the Ariens lookup, here: Ariens Manuals Scot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott2000 1 #14 Posted January 8, 2010 Dscott, looks like you have a 1989 Ariens "912 series" mower. Here is your owners manual: http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/012318A.pdf and your parts manual: http://apache.ariens.com/manuals/PM-12-89.pdf I dont know much about Ariens mowers, but I have a webpage about 1960's and 1970's Ariens snowblowers, (link is in my sig) I found your model year, and the manuals, by plugging the model and serial number into the Ariens lookup, here: Ariens Manuals Scot Wow! That is it!! All the part numbers on it match up perfectly! Thank you so much for checking that out for me! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #15 Posted January 8, 2010 Looks to be in pretty good shape,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott2000 1 #16 Posted January 16, 2010 Looks to be in pretty good shape,Rick It is pretty solid. The only real flaw I see in it is on the nose peice. There is some rust starting up on it. Problem is, that I cant seem to find the right paint to fix it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeb 0 #17 Posted October 14, 2019 On 10/12/2009 at 4:56 AM, dscott2000 said: All the searches I have done on this thing comes up as a Fairway Classic 6. I dunno..... If anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks! Side veiw The dashboard The 6hp Tecumseh Frontal veiw. All I know is that it has a 26 inch cut, 6hp Tecumseh, it is electric start with recoil backup, and it is TINY! (I am a guy of 5 foot 10 and 190lbs and I barely fit on it!) If anyone knows what year and model it is... Please let me know! It is driving me crazy! I picked it up for free and it is perfect! Except, for the 2 and a half hours I have in it getting it running! On 10/12/2009 at 4:56 AM, dscott2000 said: All the searches I have done on this thing comes up as a Fairway Classic 6. I dunno..... If anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks! Side veiw The dashboard The 6hp Tecumseh Frontal veiw. All I know is that it has a 26 inch cut, 6hp Tecumseh, it is electric start with recoil backup, and it is TINY! (I am a guy of 5 foot 10 and 190lbs and I barely fit on it!) If anyone knows what year and model it is... Please let me know! It is driving me crazy! I picked it up for free and it is perfect! Except, for the 2 and a half hours I have in it getting it running! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeb 0 #18 Posted October 17, 2019 I have one exactly like that,Ariens has a number you can call with model and serial numbers and they can identify the year. Mine is a 1986 and looks exactly like yours,but you might want to check anyway. You can find the phone number online ,I didn't save it,sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,042 #19 Posted October 17, 2019 I had a 1986, I bought it new, that was a long time ago, I thought it had a 5 horse briggs. I think it also available with a 8horse Briggs. I paid around 1200 for it and got 1000 in triad towards my 520-h three years later. I still have the 520-h. It worked good, never had a problem with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
