I know this an old thread but Google brings this thread up ... so I thought I would add helpful info.
The blade adapter was recalled for certain mowers back in 2001. (mine was)
Model Number ....... Serial Number
Scotts model #907254 .... serial numbers 101 to 019124
Ariens model #911513 .... serial numbers 101 to 001242
Ariens model #911514 .... serial numbers 101 to 006616
Ariens model #911515 .... serial numbers 101 to 001445
Ariens model #911516 .... serial numbers 101 to 005105
Husqvarna model #601100020 .... serial numbers 101 to 003115
Husqvarna model #601100021 .... serial numbers 101 to 000720 and serial numbers 2301 to 002576
Husqvarna model#601100022 .... serial numbers 101 to 002797
link to government site with recall info:
CPSC - CPSC, Ariens Co. Announce Recall of Lawn Mowers
The recalled part was 01178100 ... the new replacement part number is #51109000 this part number is a kit. the pulley part is now separate from the hub.
Also part of the kit is: the bolt, washer, lock washer, spring washer, and woodruff key for the pulley part.
Since this is a recall part... call Ariens to see if you qualify based on model number, serial number and age of your mower. Ariens sent me the part, free, due to the recall which has no expiration. They just check their records to verify it was not already repaired/fixed/replaced in the past.
To all that say the part does not fit:. Yeah I had the same problem. I called Ariens and said WTF (they picked the part). In short if the part seems like it just barely
not fits.(seems like is a shaving too small) You need to sand the shaft down. (remove rust and possibly more) This part is designed to fit the 7/8" shaft (aka .875"). If your shaft is less than an inch then it probably is 7/8". Once I sanded the Sh!t out of the shaft it slid right on. PS add some anti-seize to the parts.