Date: 8/17/12 No. N-2032
Product Notice
Ariens Company
655 W. Ryan St.
Brillion, WI 54110
www.ariens.com
Product Family: Ariens and Gravely Mowers with Kawasaki Engines
Subject: Potential Fuel Filter Leak
Dealer Action: SALES HOLD – Do not sell units below until repair is complete
Safety Notice: Sales Hold
Please read and understand the attached Stop Sale Notice (ref: ENG 12-01) from Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Ariens Company has been informed by Kawasaki of a potential safety concern on certain Ariens and
Gravely products built since October, 2011. Kawasaki has discovered the fuel filter may be faulty and have
the potential to leak at the weld seam. As a result, Kawasaki is reporting the issue to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC).
Because this is a safety issue, Kawasaki is issuing a “Stop Sale” order to the dealer network of any
unit with a Kawasaki engine in the model and serial number range listed in Kawasaki's Stop Sale
Notice.
Below is a list of Ariens and Gravely models that may have affected engines.
Model Make Description
915148 Gravely ZT 42
915150 Gravely ZT 50
915160 Gravely ZT XL 42
915162 Gravely ZT XL 48
915164 Gravely ZT XL 54
915170 Gravely ZT 42 – CARB
988150 Gravely Pro-Walk 32GR
988151 Gravely Pro-Walk 36GR
988152 Gravely Pro-Walk 48GR
988153 Gravely Pro-Walk 36HR PG
988154 Gravely Pro-Walk 48HE PG
988155 Gravely Pro-Walk 52HE PG
988156 Gravely Pro-Walk 36HR PS
988157 Gravely Pro-Walk 48HE PS
988158 Gravely Pro-Walk 52HE PS
988159 Gravely Pro-Walk 61HE PS
988323 Gravely Pro-Walk 36HR PG (CE)
988324 Gravely Pro-Walk 48HE PG (CE)
988811 Ariens APWKA1636S
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988812 Ariens APWKA1648S
990024 Gravely PM 320, Kawasaki FX
991079 Gravely Pro-Turn 148, Kawasaki FX - EPA
991080 Gravely Pro-Turn 152, Kawasaki FX, EPA
991081 Gravely Pro-Turn 160, Kawasaki FX, EPA
991082 Gravely ZT HD 48, Kawasaki FR
991083 Gravely ZT HD 52, Kawasaki FR
991084 Gravely ZT HD 60, Kawasaki FR
991088 Gravely Compact Pro 34, Kawasaki FX
991089 Gravely Compact Pro 44, Kawasaki FX
991090 Gravely ZT HD 44, Kawasaki FR
991300 Gravely PT148 Kawasaki FX Rear Discharge
991301 Gravely Compact Pro 34 Rear Discharge
991303 Gravely Pro-Turn 148 Kawasaki FX (SD) - CE
992200 Gravely Pro-Turn 252 Kawasaki FX
992201 Gravely Pro-Turn 260, Kawasaki FX
992202 Gravely Pro-Turn 266, Kawasaki FX
992203 Gravely Pro-Turn 260, Kawasaki FX
Products shipped from the Ariens Co on or after Monday, August 13, 2012 have been inspected and, if necessary, updated fuel filters have been installed on the engines on these machines. These products are not
affected by the Stop Sale and may be retailed immediately. The updated fuel filters on these products can
be identified by a black mark on the fuel filter.
Information relating to the repair and warranty of these products is being developed by Kawasaki and will
be issued to dealers as soon as possible.
For further information contact Kawasaki Technical Assistance at 877-608-6088 or Ariens Technical
Service at 920-756-4688.
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