Ariens 915173 ZOOM XL 54 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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. Install adjustment pin in the first
adjustment hole (figure 11).
2. Put parking brake on.
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-inch hex bolt to 80 to
120 lbf-ft (108 to 163 N•m).
LEVELING AND ADJUSTING
PITCH OF MOWER DECK
NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the
tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see
SPECIFICATIONS on page 31).
There are three measurements required to
level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck.
1. The distance from the mower blades to
the ground.
2. The forward pitch of the mower blades.
3. The pitch of the mower blades from
side-to-side.
The Distance From The Mower
Blades To The Ground
(Figure 13)
In the lowest cutting position should be
1-1/2 in. +
1/4 in. (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm).
In the highest cutting position should be
4-1/2 in. +
1/4 in. (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm).
CAUTION: Mower blades are
sharp and can cut you. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use
extra caution when servicing them.
Hood tipped open.
Figure 10
Figure 11
1. Adjustment Pin
2. Deck Access plate
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2
Figure 12
1. Flat Washer
2. Bevel Washer
3. 5/8-inch Hex Bolt
4. Mower Blade
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2
3