Ariens Emperor 7

Production: 1968 - 1972  

Production
Manufacturer:	Ariens
Type:	Riding lawn mower
Factory:	Brillion, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:	$470 (1968 )

Variants
3ML7D:	recoil start
3ML7DE:	electric start

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Brakes:	mechanical band
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	4-speed friction disc

Power Take-off (PTO)
Mid PTO:	independent
Clutch:	mechanical idler

Engine Detail
Tecumseh V70
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled vertical-shaft
Displacement:	245 cc 15 ci
Bore/Stroke:	2.75x2.53 inches 70 x 64 mm
Power:	7 hp 5.2 kW
Starter type:	manual recoil
electric*Plug-in 120V electric starter on model 3ML7DE.

Transmission
Transmission:	Disc-O-Matic
Type:	friction disc
Gears:	4 forward and 1 reverse

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	46.5 inches 118 cm
Length:	66 inches 167 cm
Width:	24 inches 60 cm
Height (steering wheel):	36 inches 91 cm
Shipping:	371 lbs 168 kg