Ariens 927065 - Manual (Page 15)

1. Deck Lift Rod
2. Trunnion
3. Bottom Clip
Figure 12
4.9 LEVELING THE 40-INCH MOWER
DECK
Adjust on a level surface with tires inflated to the
correct air pressure. The lift lever should be in the
middle position.
NOTE: The cutting height should be within 1/4 inch
(6.35 mm) side to side on the same blade. Either blade
may be used. For convenience use the blade next to
the discharge chute.
1. With the key removed and the spark plug wire off,
rotate the blade by hand until one edge is at the
discharge opening.
CAUTION: Use gloves or wrap a rag over the
sharp edges of the blade to prevent injury.
2. Measure the distance from the bottom of the blade
to the ground.
3. Rotate the blade half of a turn. This will place the
opposite end of the blade at the discharge chute.
The measured end of the blade will be at the
center of the mower deck.
4. Measure the distance of the same blade edge to
the ground.
5. Adjust mower deck if needed.
4.10 ADJUST LEVEL OF MOWER DECK
NOTE: Raise low side of mower deck half the mea-
'Hured distance between low and high side of mower
deck. Lower high side of mower deck half the mea-
»ired distance between high and low side of mower
deck.
1. On low side: Remove bottom spring dip (Figure
13) and rotate the link rod clockwise (shorten)
several turns. Reattach link rod to mower deck.
2. On the high side: Remove bottom spring clip and
rotate the link rod counterclockwise (lengthen)
several turns. Reattach link rod to mower deck.
3. Check level.
4.11 MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Place deck lift handle in middle position. If mower
deck needs adjustment both the deck lift rod and
the link rods must be changed to maintain level.
2. Adjust the rear of the deck by pulling the pins on
the two trunnions and screwing the trunnion up or
down the link rod as needed.
3. The front is adjusted by removing the pin on the
rod pivot and screwing the pivot on the deck lift rod
as needed.
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