Ariens 927065 - Manual (Page 14)

4.7 MOWER DECK PITCH ADJUSTMENT
Adjust on a level surface, with tires inflated to correct
air pressure, and mower lift lever in the middle position.
NOTE: The front blade cutting height should be 1/16 -
3/8 in. (1.59 - 9.53 mm) lower than the rear blade cut­
ting height.
Check (Figure 9)
1. With the end of the mower blade(s) facing forward,
measure distance from bottom of mower blade(s)
to the ground at front of mower deck.
2. Turn mower blade(s) 180 degrees and measure
distance from bottom of mower blade(s) to the
ground at rear of mower deck.
3. Adjust mower deck if needed.
Mower Deck Shown From The Side
1 2
1. Mower Deck
2. Mower Blade(s)
3. Front of Mower Deck
4. Front Blade Cutting
Height
5. Ground
6. Rear Blade Cutting
Figure 9
Adjust Pitch (Figure 10)
1. Trunnion
2. Front Guide
Figure 10 OA0034
1. To raise front of mower deck; Turn trunnion
clockwise several turns.
2. To lower front of mower deck: Turn trunnion
counterclockwise several turns.
3. Check mower blade pitch.
• If mower blade pitch is not correct, go to step 4.
• If mower blade pitch is correct, the adjustment is
complete.
4. Check mower blade pitch.
5. Readjust as required.
4.8 REMOVE AND INSTALL 40-INCH
MOWER DECK
Remove with the engine off and the mower deck raised
up, place support blocks under the frame of the mower
deck.
1. Lower the mower deck onto the support blocks
using the height adjustment lever. This will remove
tension on the linkage supporting the deck.
2. Unplug the electrical connector to the electric
clutch (Figure 11).
1. Pin
2. Clip
3. Electrical Connector
Figure 11
3. Release the idler tension spring. Remove the
mower belt from engine pulley.
4. At the front support, pull one clip and remove the
pin from the link.
5. At the rear of the deck pull the bottom clip (Figure
12) and remove the washer before pulling out the
linkage. Repeat for the other support.
6. Slide the deck out from under the mower.
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