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... moving parts. Shut off engine, remove key, and read manual before operating unit. 3.1 Dismemberment Hazard To avoid dismemberment hazard do not put hands near moving belts. 1.
... moving parts. Shut off engine, remove key, and read manual before operating unit. 3.1 Dismemberment Hazard To avoid dismemberment hazard do not put hands near moving belts. 1.
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...SAFETY RULES If unit is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to meet U.S. Read, understand, and follow all rotating or moving belts. 7. No smoking. Dismemberment Hazard NEVER put hands near moving parts. Emission controls and components can prevent and is to cool....evaporative emissions control system components required to themselves, other than original purchaser; Tampering with emission controls and components by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. DANGER! ALWAYS remove key from ignition and wire from all ...
...SAFETY RULES If unit is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to meet U.S. Read, understand, and follow all rotating or moving belts. 7. No smoking. Dismemberment Hazard NEVER put hands near moving parts. Emission controls and components can prevent and is to cool....evaporative emissions control system components required to themselves, other than original purchaser; Tampering with emission controls and components by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. DANGER! ALWAYS remove key from ignition and wire from all ...
Owners Manual
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...grease to the correct torque values. Tip seat forward. 2 1 1. Tighten all other fasteners. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on page 30 for PTO belt location. Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean. Apply grease to neutral position and rotate handles ...(2) on bottom side of seat plate. See "REPLACING HYDROSTATIC or Every BELT" on page 29 for hydrostatic belt location. Check All Replace worn or deteriorated belts. 100 Hours Belts • Check hydrostatic belt. or Every Fasteners Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged. TIPPING SEAT ...
...grease to the correct torque values. Tip seat forward. 2 1 1. Tighten all other fasteners. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on page 30 for PTO belt location. Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean. Apply grease to neutral position and rotate handles ...(2) on bottom side of seat plate. See "REPLACING HYDROSTATIC or Every BELT" on page 29 for hydrostatic belt location. Check All Replace worn or deteriorated belts. 100 Hours Belts • Check hydrostatic belt. or Every Fasteners Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged. TIPPING SEAT ...
Owners Manual
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... and rear trunnions from under unit. 2. Slide mower deck under unit. Rear Trunnion 2. Mower Deck 3 4. Front Trunnion 6. GB - 22 See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on both sides of the unit using 3/8 nuts. 4. Connect front and rear trunnions to close. Level and adjust pitch of the mower blades. 3. The forward...until hood rests on both sides of the unit by removing the 3/8 nuts. Connect drag link to the correct air pressure. PTO Belt 3. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on back of hood to the lift arms on the hood stops. Close: Push down on page 29. 5. Slide mower deck...
... and rear trunnions from under unit. 2. Slide mower deck under unit. Rear Trunnion 2. Mower Deck 3 4. Front Trunnion 6. GB - 22 See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on both sides of the unit using 3/8 nuts. 4. Connect front and rear trunnions to close. Level and adjust pitch of the mower blades. 3. The forward...until hood rests on both sides of the unit by removing the 3/8 nuts. Connect drag link to the correct air pressure. PTO Belt 3. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on back of hood to the lift arms on the hood stops. Close: Push down on page 29. 5. Slide mower deck...
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...to decrease steering lever travel. • Turning adjustment bolt counterclockwise to increase steering lever travel of a straight line for repair. Remove belt covers from mower deck and engine drive pulley. NOTE: Tighten upper bolt first. Loosen jam nut on that is turning slower than .... Loosen, do not remove, the bolts securing the handlebar to move the steering levers out. Slowly release idler arm until tension is removed from PTO belt. 4. GB - 28 The travel . 4. Tighten the jam nut. 1 1. Figure 22 3. Forward Speed Adjustment (Figure 23) NOTE: Reverse speed ...
...to decrease steering lever travel. • Turning adjustment bolt counterclockwise to increase steering lever travel of a straight line for repair. Remove belt covers from mower deck and engine drive pulley. NOTE: Tighten upper bolt first. Loosen jam nut on that is turning slower than .... Loosen, do not remove, the bolts securing the handlebar to move the steering levers out. Slowly release idler arm until tension is removed from PTO belt. 4. GB - 28 The travel . 4. Tighten the jam nut. 1 1. Figure 22 3. Forward Speed Adjustment (Figure 23) NOTE: Reverse speed ...
Owners Manual
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... pulleys, drive pulley, and idler. 1. Disconnect idler spring. 3. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on engine drive pulley and mower deck. 2. Deck Idler 4. PTO Belt Figure 25 GB - 29 Install PTO belt on page 29. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Remove hydrostatic belt from idler when performing this operation. 2. 915157, 169 3 1 1 4 2 1. Slowly release...
... pulleys, drive pulley, and idler. 1. Disconnect idler spring. 3. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on engine drive pulley and mower deck. 2. Deck Idler 4. PTO Belt Figure 25 GB - 29 Install PTO belt on page 29. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Remove hydrostatic belt from idler when performing this operation. 2. 915157, 169 3 1 1 4 2 1. Slowly release...
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...hydrostatic transmission 2 pulleys. 2. Turn engine OFF when it stops. Add fuel stabilizer to an idle speed. 8. GB - 30 Install hydrostatic belt on the fuel stabilizer container. Idler Spring Figure 26 STORAGE Short Term Storage IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with potential sources of ignition. Remove .... Add Fuel Stabilizer 1. Run the engine outdoors for signs of a building with highpressure water or store unit outdoors. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on page 29. 3 1. Ensure all scratched or chipped paint surfaces. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter...
...hydrostatic transmission 2 pulleys. 2. Turn engine OFF when it stops. Add fuel stabilizer to an idle speed. 8. GB - 30 Install hydrostatic belt on the fuel stabilizer container. Idler Spring Figure 26 STORAGE Short Term Storage IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with potential sources of ignition. Remove .... Add Fuel Stabilizer 1. Run the engine outdoors for signs of a building with highpressure water or store unit outdoors. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on page 29. 3 1. Ensure all scratched or chipped paint surfaces. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter...
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...presence switch by sitting on page 29. 4. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on seat. 2. Faulty PTO belt. 4. Engine oil level low. 2. Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Replace hydrostatic belt. Contact your Ariens dealer. 1. Unit does not move with engine running when using...Tighten battery cables and/or clean battery and battery cables. Contact your Ariens dealer. 3. Contact your Ariens dealer. 1. PTO or mower blades do not engage or shut off. Faulty electrical system. 7. Faulty hydrostatic belt. 3. Charge battery. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. ...
...presence switch by sitting on page 29. 4. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on seat. 2. Faulty PTO belt. 4. Engine oil level low. 2. Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Replace hydrostatic belt. Contact your Ariens dealer. 1. Unit does not move with engine running when using...Tighten battery cables and/or clean battery and battery cables. Contact your Ariens dealer. 3. Contact your Ariens dealer. 1. PTO or mower blades do not engage or shut off. Faulty electrical system. 7. Faulty hydrostatic belt. 3. Charge battery. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. ...
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.... 2. Hydrostatic transmission and/or linkage needs adjustment. 1. CORRECTION 1. Contact your Ariens dealer. 1. Description 51519500 34- and 50-Inch Spindle Assembly 51520900 42-Inch Spindle Assembly 07100124 Front Wheel 07200116 34-Inch Deck Belt 07200010 HA Raw Laminated Belt Hydraulic Drive 03971900 34-Inch Mower Blade 03797300 34-Inch Mulching Blade 04265400 42-Inch Mower Blade 07200523 42...
.... 2. Hydrostatic transmission and/or linkage needs adjustment. 1. CORRECTION 1. Contact your Ariens dealer. 1. Description 51519500 34- and 50-Inch Spindle Assembly 51520900 42-Inch Spindle Assembly 07100124 Front Wheel 07200116 34-Inch Deck Belt 07200010 HA Raw Laminated Belt Hydraulic Drive 03971900 34-Inch Mower Blade 03797300 34-Inch Mulching Blade 04265400 42-Inch Mower Blade 07200523 42...
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... 2 Years Warranty is limited to this warranty: Warranty Code Warranty Exception All Batteries All Belts, Muffler, Tires Cloth, Plastic, and All Rubber Components (Including Belts and Cables) All Engines Warranty Period Use Detail 1 Year Consumer Prorated None Commercial These ...is considered "Consumer Use"; AMP™ Rider Max Zoom & ZT HD Zero-Turn Riders Tractors, "961" Series Walk-Behind Mowers Classic LM Series Mowers; Consumer_2011 35 Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to any business use (agricultural, commercial, ...
... 2 Years Warranty is limited to this warranty: Warranty Code Warranty Exception All Batteries All Belts, Muffler, Tires Cloth, Plastic, and All Rubber Components (Including Belts and Cables) All Engines Warranty Period Use Detail 1 Year Consumer Prorated None Commercial These ...is considered "Consumer Use"; AMP™ Rider Max Zoom & ZT HD Zero-Turn Riders Tractors, "961" Series Walk-Behind Mowers Classic LM Series Mowers; Consumer_2011 35 Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to any business use (agricultural, commercial, ...
Parts Catalog
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...Zoom 34) Briggs & Stratton with 34" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915159 (Zoom 42) Kohler with 42" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915161 (Zoom 50) Kohler with 50" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915169 (Zoom 34 CARB) Briggs & Stratton with 34..." Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915171 (Zoom 42 CARB) Kohler with 42" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up International Model 915322 (Zoom 34 CE) Briggs & Stratton with 34" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915323 (Zoom... TANKS AND ENGINE Engine, Exhaust, Belts and Idlers 22 Fuel Tank 24 ...
...Zoom 34) Briggs & Stratton with 34" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915159 (Zoom 42) Kohler with 42" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915161 (Zoom 50) Kohler with 50" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915169 (Zoom 34 CARB) Briggs & Stratton with 34..." Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915171 (Zoom 42 CARB) Kohler with 42" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up International Model 915322 (Zoom 34 CE) Briggs & Stratton with 34" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915323 (Zoom... TANKS AND ENGINE Engine, Exhaust, Belts and Idlers 22 Fuel Tank 24 ...
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ENGINE, EXHAUST, BELTS AND IDLERS Model 915157, 159, 161, 169, 171, 322, 323 35 34 39 8 37 6 31 28 Rear of Unit 33 38 1 6 36 3 1 34 35 8 15 7 5 4 32 18 2 2 14 22 12 19 18 21 16 23 30 20 25 29 24 17 28 27 13 18 26 9 10 11 22
ENGINE, EXHAUST, BELTS AND IDLERS Model 915157, 159, 161, 169, 171, 322, 323 35 34 39 8 37 6 31 28 Rear of Unit 33 38 1 6 36 3 1 34 35 8 15 7 5 4 32 18 2 2 14 22 12 19 18 21 16 23 30 20 25 29 24 17 28 27 13 18 26 9 10 11 22
Parts Catalog
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...169) 1 Guard, Briggs Engine (915322, 323) 1 Screw, 8-16 x .87(915157, 169) 2 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex Washer Head (915157, 169) 23 ENGINE, EXHAUST, BELTS AND IDLERS Model 915157, 159, 161, 169, 171, 322, 323 Item Part No. 1 08200636 08200729 08200730 08200339 08200340 2 07414700 3 06537200 4 00619600 06900520 5 07415800 6 03943600 7 00390100... 23 03961100 24 03961067 25 03960700 26 05901418 27 03980200 28 06530400 29 06543100 30 03956751 31 05960600 32 06545400 33 07200010 34 06308600 06308600 35 05933100 05933100 36 05600505 37 03276500 03275500 38 06100206 39 07400034 Qty.
...169) 1 Guard, Briggs Engine (915322, 323) 1 Screw, 8-16 x .87(915157, 169) 2 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex Washer Head (915157, 169) 23 ENGINE, EXHAUST, BELTS AND IDLERS Model 915157, 159, 161, 169, 171, 322, 323 Item Part No. 1 08200636 08200729 08200730 08200339 08200340 2 07414700 3 06537200 4 00619600 06900520 5 07415800 6 03943600 7 00390100... 23 03961100 24 03961067 25 03960700 26 05901418 27 03980200 28 06530400 29 06543100 30 03956751 31 05960600 32 06545400 33 07200010 34 06308600 06308600 35 05933100 05933100 36 05600505 37 03276500 03275500 38 06100206 39 07400034 Qty.
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MOWER DECK, BELT AND IDLERS Model 915157, 169, 322 Item Part No. Qty. Description 1 51525400 1 Kit, Ariens 34" Deck wtih Decals (915157, 169) 04418859 1 2 61559900 2 3 04430867 1 4 07300039 2 5 03828859 1 6 06542000 5 7 03994300 1 8 00662659 1 9 01258100 1 10 06800002 1 11 ... 28 05962900 1 29 06308800 1 30 05948700 1 31 06436200 1 32 05961400 1 33 07415400 8 34 08320300 1 35 07200116 1 Weldment, Deck 34" CE (915322) Assembly, Spindle Weldment, Idler Arm Assembly, Idler 4" Wireform, Belt Finger Nut, Locking Top Flange .38-16 Chute, Side Discharge Chute Reinforcement Spring, Torsion Pin, 5/16...
MOWER DECK, BELT AND IDLERS Model 915157, 169, 322 Item Part No. Qty. Description 1 51525400 1 Kit, Ariens 34" Deck wtih Decals (915157, 169) 04418859 1 2 61559900 2 3 04430867 1 4 07300039 2 5 03828859 1 6 06542000 5 7 03994300 1 8 00662659 1 9 01258100 1 10 06800002 1 11 ... 28 05962900 1 29 06308800 1 30 05948700 1 31 06436200 1 32 05961400 1 33 07415400 8 34 08320300 1 35 07200116 1 Weldment, Deck 34" CE (915322) Assembly, Spindle Weldment, Idler Arm Assembly, Idler 4" Wireform, Belt Finger Nut, Locking Top Flange .38-16 Chute, Side Discharge Chute Reinforcement Spring, Torsion Pin, 5/16...
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..." Deck with Decals (915159, 171, 323) 51525000 1 Kit, Ariens 50" Deck with Decals (915161) 04418959 1 Weldment, Deck 42" CE (915323) 2 51520900 3 Assembly, Spindle (915159, 171, 323) 51519500 3 Assembly, Spindle (915161) 3 03839059 3 Plate, Spindle 4 07415400 ... 19 06435900 1 Washer, Flat Steel .438 x 1.00 x .083 20 05961400 1 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 2.75 21 04061059 1 Plate, Deck (915161) 22 07200523 1 V-Belt, 4L Wrapped (915159, 171, 323) 07200524 1 V-Belt, 4L Wrapped (915161) 23 04428900 1 Assy, Washout Port W/O Ring 24 07400103 2 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .62 Hex Washer Head Thread Rolling 25...
..." Deck with Decals (915159, 171, 323) 51525000 1 Kit, Ariens 50" Deck with Decals (915161) 04418959 1 Weldment, Deck 42" CE (915323) 2 51520900 3 Assembly, Spindle (915159, 171, 323) 51519500 3 Assembly, Spindle (915161) 3 03839059 3 Plate, Spindle 4 07415400 ... 19 06435900 1 Washer, Flat Steel .438 x 1.00 x .083 20 05961400 1 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 2.75 21 04061059 1 Plate, Deck (915161) 22 07200523 1 V-Belt, 4L Wrapped (915159, 171, 323) 07200524 1 V-Belt, 4L Wrapped (915161) 23 04428900 1 Assy, Washout Port W/O Ring 24 07400103 2 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .62 Hex Washer Head Thread Rolling 25...
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BELT COVERS AND BLADES Model 915157, 169, 322 12 12 11 11 15 9 1 18 2 3 7 17 8 16 16 5 14 6 Item Part No. 1 00662659 2 03994300 3 06800002 4 03971900 03797300 5 ... Mulch (915322) 2 Washer, Beveled .63 x 1.625 x .14 2 Nut, Hex .62-18 1 Bracket, Baffle Discharge 34" 2 Bolt, Hex .31-18 x .75 2 Nut, .31-18 Nyloc Flange 1 Wireform, Drag Link 2 Molded Cover, Belt 4 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex Washer Head 2 Pin, Bow Tie Locking Cotter .091 x 1.875 2 Screw, .31-18 x .75 2 Nut, Locking...
BELT COVERS AND BLADES Model 915157, 169, 322 12 12 11 11 15 9 1 18 2 3 7 17 8 16 16 5 14 6 Item Part No. 1 00662659 2 03994300 3 06800002 4 03971900 03797300 5 ... Mulch (915322) 2 Washer, Beveled .63 x 1.625 x .14 2 Nut, Hex .62-18 1 Bracket, Baffle Discharge 34" 2 Bolt, Hex .31-18 x .75 2 Nut, .31-18 Nyloc Flange 1 Wireform, Drag Link 2 Molded Cover, Belt 4 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex Washer Head 2 Pin, Bow Tie Locking Cotter .091 x 1.875 2 Screw, .31-18 x .75 2 Nut, Locking...
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BELT COVERS AND BLADES Model 915159, 161, 171, 323 16 9 20 20 12 10 11 8 17 16 15 20 17 915159, 171, 323 14 5 6 4 7 29 13 21 2 1 21 24 3 20 18 19 23 9 15 17 16 17 14 20 12 22 25 26 20 20 26 27 915161 10 8 28 11 29 7 24 13 19 21 2 18 21 5 1 3 20 6 4 23 38
BELT COVERS AND BLADES Model 915159, 161, 171, 323 16 9 20 20 12 10 11 8 17 16 15 20 17 915159, 171, 323 14 5 6 4 7 29 13 21 2 1 21 24 3 20 18 19 23 9 15 17 16 17 14 20 12 22 25 26 20 20 26 27 915161 10 8 28 11 29 7 24 13 19 21 2 18 21 5 1 3 20 6 4 23 38
Parts Catalog
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..., Left Hand 42" (915159, 171, 323) 03901900 1 Belt Cover, Left Hand 50" (915161) 15 03902100 1 Belt Cover, Right Hand 42" (915159, 171, 323) 03901800 1 Belt Cover, Right Hand 50" (915161) 16 07400034 2 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex Washer Head (915159, 171, 323) 07400034 1 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex ..., Bow Tie Locking Cotter .091 x 1.875 8 04073059 1 Bracket, Discharge Chute Mount 42" (915159, 171, 323) 04443159 1 Bracket, Discharge Chute Mount 50" (915161) 9 04375900 1 Discharge Chute - BELT COVERS AND BLADES Model 915159, 161, 171, 323 Item Part No.
..., Left Hand 42" (915159, 171, 323) 03901900 1 Belt Cover, Left Hand 50" (915161) 15 03902100 1 Belt Cover, Right Hand 42" (915159, 171, 323) 03901800 1 Belt Cover, Right Hand 50" (915161) 16 07400034 2 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex Washer Head (915159, 171, 323) 07400034 1 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex ..., Bow Tie Locking Cotter .091 x 1.875 8 04073059 1 Bracket, Discharge Chute Mount 42" (915159, 171, 323) 04443159 1 Bracket, Discharge Chute Mount 50" (915161) 9 04375900 1 Discharge Chute - BELT COVERS AND BLADES Model 915159, 161, 171, 323 Item Part No.
Operation Manual
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Check All Replace worn or deteriorated belts. 100 Hours Belts • Check hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24 for PTO belt location). Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tip seat back. Lubricate Apply grease to zerk (1) ...21). Loosen mounting hardware and slide seat forward or backward to desired position. Season • Check PTO belt (see REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT or Every on page 23 for hydrostatic belt location). Tip the seat forward. 2. Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning...
Check All Replace worn or deteriorated belts. 100 Hours Belts • Check hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24 for PTO belt location). Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tip seat back. Lubricate Apply grease to zerk (1) ...21). Loosen mounting hardware and slide seat forward or backward to desired position. Season • Check PTO belt (see REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT or Every on page 23 for hydrostatic belt location). Tip the seat forward. 2. Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning...
Operation Manual
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... cm + 0.64 cm) Highest Cutting Position 3 1 2 4 in. + 1/4 in . (10.16 cm + 0.64 cm). MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Remove (Figure 7) 1. Remove PTO belt from side-to the ground. 2. Disconnect drag link from the lift arms. 4. Rear Trunnion 2. Front Trunnion 6. The distance from under unit. Mower Deck 2. Slide mower...MOWER DECK on page 23). 5. NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of mower deck (see REPLACING PTO BELT on a level surface, with the tires inflated to level and adjust the pitch of the mower blades. 3. Lift Arms Figure 7 6...
... cm + 0.64 cm) Highest Cutting Position 3 1 2 4 in. + 1/4 in . (10.16 cm + 0.64 cm). MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Remove (Figure 7) 1. Remove PTO belt from side-to the ground. 2. Disconnect drag link from the lift arms. 4. Rear Trunnion 2. Front Trunnion 6. The distance from under unit. Mower Deck 2. Slide mower...MOWER DECK on page 23). 5. NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of mower deck (see REPLACING PTO BELT on a level surface, with the tires inflated to level and adjust the pitch of the mower blades. 3. Lift Arms Figure 7 6...