Ariens 927 Series - Manual (Page 21)

Adjustments (Continued)
Pitch
Primer,blade pitch Is when blade tip (measured
from'iSu''^^be) is ^/4” to 3 / 8 " lower, at front
center of mower pan tharr when same’tip Is at
rear center of mower pan.'
Adjust to achieve a proper balance between
cuttingihelght and pitchy
Adjusting front lilt link ralses or lowers front of
mower pan and changes both cutting height
and pitch. To adjust^ loosen jam nut on front
link to allow for movement of coupling nut.
Turn coupling nut .clockwise to raise and
counterclockwise to lower front of mower pan.
Secure coupling in position by tightening jam
nut.
^ Front Of Rider
1. Blade Cutting Edges
2. Ground bevel
34 Front Glade Height
4. Rear Blade Height
Figure 17: Blade Pitch
Adjusting rear lift links raises or lowers reàr of
mower pan and changes both cutting height
and pitch. To adjust, loosen both lower jam
nuts to allow for movement of upper jam nuts
on lift rods. Turn both upper jam nuts on each
lift rod equally to raise or lower rear of pap.
Secure lift rods in posKlon by tigh^
jam nuts.
1. Upper Jam Nut
2. Lower Jam Nut
,3. Lift Rod
Figure 19: Rear Lift Link
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