Tire pressure, Lubrication and maintenance (continued), Mower pan removal – Ariens 912 User Manual

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Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued)

Mower Pan Removal

CAUTION: When adjusting, replacing or

moving mower blade or mower belt,
remove key from key switch and discon
nect spark plug wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting.

1. Hanger Pin
2. Mower Clutch Lever
3. Brake Rod

4. Rear Hanger Rod

Figure 12: Mower Pan Removal

Position mower on flat level surface. Lower
mower pan with Height Control lever. (Lowering
mower pan down on blocks ^ill relieve weight on
linkage and make removal of rods and pins

easier.)

Remove cotter pin and rear hanger rod from

swivel bracket to disconnect rear of mower pan.

Remove cotter pin from brake rod and rod from
mower clutch lever.

Remove cotter pin and hanger pin from height
bracket.

Remove mower pan from rider.

Install mower pan on rider in reverse order.

Tire Pressure

NOTE: Keep tires properly inflated to 12 psi at all
times. Use a low pressure tire gauge for accurate
pressure readings.

Check tire pressure at least once a month. Over

inflation may cause operator discomfort and ex

cessive tire tracks on lawns or soft surfaces,
while under inflation causes short tire life.

NOTE: After checking and or inflating, replace

and tighten valve caps to prevent air loss.

Remove rear belt finger and mower belt from

engine pulley (refer to Mower Belt).