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2. Torque 5/8-inch hex bolt to 80 to 120 lbf-ft (108 to 163
N•m).
SHARPENING MOWER BLADE
1. Remove mower blade from unit (see REPLACING
MOWER BLADE on page 16).
Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a
professional. Contact your Ariens dealer.
Discard mower blade if (figure 15):
• more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.
• the air lift erosion area is eroded.
• the mower blade is bent or broken.
Do not change angle of cutting edge or round the corner at
the end of mower blade.
2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of
material from each end of mower blade.
3. Check mower blade balance by sliding mower blade on
an unthreaded bolt. If blade is balanced, it should
remain in a horizontal position. If either end of mower
blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until
mower blade is balanced.
4. Install mower blade on unit (see REPLACING MOWER
BLADE on page 16).
SERVICING THE BATTERY
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free
battery that requires no regular maintenance except
cleaning the terminals.
Battery Removal and Installation
Remove (Figure 16)
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on
page 14).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+)
cable.
3. Remove battery hold-down bracket and battery from
unit.
Install (Figure 16)
1. Install battery on the unit with battery hold-down bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to battery
cable ends and terminals.
CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blade while
on unit. An unbalanced mower blade will cause
excessive vibration and eventual damage to unit.
Check mower blade balance prior to reinstalling
mower blades.
NEVER weld or straighten mower blades.
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1. Flat Washer
2. Bevel Washer
3. 5/8-inch Hex Bolt
4. Mower Blade
3
4
Figure 14
1
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
1. Air Lift Erosion
Area
2. Cutting Edge
Figure 15
2
1
DO NOT Sharpen to this Pattern
S
harpen to this Pattern
DISCARD if
more than 1/2
in. (1.27 cm)