Ariens Zoom 1844 XL Specifications download pdf (Page 14)

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MOWER BLADES

Remove

1. Turn the engine off. Remove the ignition key. Remove the

ignition wire from the spark plugs.

2. Remove the bolts, lock washer, flat washers, and blades

from the spindle shafts.

Replace

1. Put the blades, flat washers, lock washers, and the bolts

back on the spindle shafts.

2. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 115-125 lbf-ft

(156-169.5 N•m).

3. Replace the ignition wire on the spark plugs.

Sharpen the Mower Blades

1. Remove mower blade from unit.

Discard mower blade if:

• More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.

• Air lifts become eroded.

• Blade is bent or broken.

2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of

material from each end of mower blade. DO NOT change

angle of cutting edge or round the corner of the mower

blade.

3. Check mower blade balance.

Slide mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. A balanced

blade should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of

mower blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end

until blade is balanced.

4. Install mower blade(s) on unit.

5. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 115-125 lbf-ft

(156-169.5 N•m).

BATTERY

Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that

requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals.

Remove Battery

1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the

ignition key.

2. Place seat in the service position (See Maintenance

Schedule on page 12).

3. Disconnect cables from battery (negative, then positive)

(Figure 8).

4. Remove hold down and remove battery.

Replace Battery

1. Replace battery and secure with battery hold down.

2. Reconnect cables to battery (positive, then negative).

Position boot over positive terminal.

3. Return seat to operating position.

CAUTION: Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect

hands when working with mower blades.

CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blades while on

unit. An unbalanced mower blade will cause excessive

vibration and eventual damage to unit. Check mower

blade balance before reinstalling blades.

NEVER weld or straighten bent blades.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand

entire Safety section before proceeding.

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. Cutting Edge

2. Square Corner

3. Air Lift Erosion

4. Air Lift

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Figure 7

DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern

Sharpen to This Pattern

DISCARD if More Than

1/2 in. (1.27 cm)

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