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MOWER BLADES

Check mower blades for wear every 25 hours of

operation. Ensure blade hardware is tightened to

50-60 lbf-ft (68-81 N•m).

Check blade for nicks and dull cutting edges. Sharpen if

necessary.

Check blade for rounded or broken ends, thinned metal

or other damage. Replace if necessary.

To Remove and Install Mower Blade:

1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and

remove ignition key.

2. Block blade to prevent rotation.

3. Remove nut, ﬂat washer, and mower blade.

4. Replace mower blade.

5. Tighten hardware to 50-60 lbf-ft (68-81 N•m).

Sharpen the Mower Blades (Figure 5)

NOTE: Blades should be sharpened and balanced

professionally. Contact your Ariens Dealer.

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.

NOTE: DO NOT change angle of cutting edge or round

the corner of the mower blade.

2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal

amount of material from each end of mower blade.

3. Check mower blade balance.

4. 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.

5. Install mower blade on unit.

6. Tighten hardware to 50-60 lbf-ft (68-81 N•m).

MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION

Remove (figure 7)

1. Lower mower deck to lowest position.

2. Remove height adjuster link (item 8) from center lift

lever (item 1).

3. Remove rear hanger (item 3) from rear hanger

bracket (item 2).

4. Remove front hanger bracket (item 7) and pin

(item 5) from slotted bracket (item 6).

5. Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch (see

Replacing Mower Drive Belt on page 14).

6. Slide mower deck out from under unit.

Install (figure 7)

1. Slide mower deck under unit.

2. Install front hanger bracket (item 7) on slotted

bracket (item 6) with pin (item 5).

3. Install rear hanger (item 3) on rear hanger bracket

(item 2).

4. Install height adjuster link (item 8) on center lift

lever (item 1).

5. Install mower drive belt on electric clutch (see

Replacing Mower Drive Belt on page 14).

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.

1. Air Lift

Erosion Area

2. Cutting Edge

Figure 5

OA0014

DO NOT Resharpen to this Pattern

Resharpen to this Pattern

DISCARD if

more than

1/2 in.

(1.27 cm)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

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