Ariens 915163 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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TIPPING SEAT FORWARD
Move steering levers to neutral position and
rotate handles outward. Tip seat forward.
OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD
To open, pull up on the back of the hood until
hood hits the hood stops. Push down on back
of hood to close (figure 10).
OPENING DECK ACCESS PLATE
1. Put parking brake on.
2. Adjust height of cut lever to 4.5 in. (11.4
cm) position (figure 11).
3. Raise deck access plate.
REPLACING MOWER BLADE
Remove
(Figure 12)
1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation.
2. Remove mounting hardware and mower
blades from mower deck.
Install
(Figure 12)
1. Install mower blades on mower deck
with mounting hardware.
2. Torque 5/8" hex bolt to 80 – 120 lbf-ft
(108 –163 N•m).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before proceeding.
Figure 9
Seat Tipped Forward
Hood tipped open.
Figure 10
CAUTION: Mower blades are
sharp and can cut you. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use
extra caution when servicing
them.
Figure 11
1. Height of Cut Lever
2. Deck Access Plate
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