Adjust Parking Brake Lever; Remove And Install Mower Deck - Ariens IKON-X 42 Operator's Manual

Adjust Steering Levers
See Figure 42.
If adjusting tirepressure did not correct
tracking problem:
1. Loosen jam nut on adjustment bolt of
steering lever that needs adjustment.
2. Adjust drive wheel speed.
• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise
to increase steering lever travel and
drive wheel speed.
• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to
decrease steering lever travel and drive
wheel speed.
3. Tighten jam nut.
IMPORTANT: Adjustment bolt must contact
steering lever. DO NOT turn adjustment bolt
too far counterclockwise.
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1. Steering Control Arm
2. Jam Nut
3. Adjustment Bolt
Figure 42
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
1. Park unit on a flat, level surface and
chock wheels so unit cannot roll.
2. Position deck at lowest cutting height.
See Figure 43.
3. Loosen upper jam nut and adjust lower
nut up or down until brake lever functions
correctly.
4. Tighten upper jam nut against lower nut.
5. Return seat to operating position.
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3
1. Upper Jam Nut
2. Lower Jam Nut
REMOVE AND INSTALL MOWER
DECK
Remove Deck
1. Set deck to lowest cutting height.
2. Position supports, such as wood blocks,
under mower deck.
See Figure 44, Figure 45 and Figure 46.
3. Remove hardware securing belt covers to
deck and remove belt covers. Retain all
parts for reinstallation.
4. Disconnect idler spring.
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1. Spring
2. Belt Cover
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2
Figure 43
42" Decks
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Figure 44