Ariens COUNTAX C Series Operator's Manual page 20

Levelling Side to Side
This adjustment is best done with the deck in a position
three up from its lowest cut – check the level both sides
and levelling is then achieved by adjusting the left side
(as you are sat on the tractor) of the deck at 2 points.
OLD deck level system:
(A Series and old C Series)
Rear adjustment
(Fig. 43 or 43a)
Find the Deck Level Disc (Fig. 42 or 42a) near the back
(near side) wheel. This has a concentric slot in which the
Deck Levelling Rod is located. Using a 13mm spanner,
loosen the M8 Nyloc nut (A) securing this stud just
enough to permit some movement. Now lift or depress
the Deck depending on the adjustment you wish to
achieve. This will move the stud up or down the disc
– the higher up and nearer the centre of the disc the
higher the deck. Check with your ruler or tape and having
levelled the Deck at the rear, re-tighten the Nyloc nut.
Front adjustment
(Fig. 43b)
Having levelled the rear of the Deck, check if the front
is level. If not, find the Deck Adjustment Plate (Fig. 43b)
which is forward of the Cutter Deck near the front (left)
wheel. Before making adjustments, loosen the two sets
of nuts and bolts (A & B). Using a 13mm spanner, loosen
(upper) locknut (C). Now adjust the height by using a
ratchet or spanner to turn the Nyloc nut (D) clockwise
(up) to raise the Deck or anti-clockwise (down) to lower
it. When level is achieved, tighten lock nut (C), re-tighten
nuts and bolts (A & B). Raise and lower the cutter deck
and then re-check level.
NEW deck level system:
(C350H Mini, new C Series)
Rear adjustment
(Fig. 44 or 44a)
Locate the top lock nut (A) and loosen this off using a
17mm Spanner. Now wind the adjuster nut (B) either up
or down using a 19mm Spanner to alter the height of
the deck on the left hand side to match that on the right
hand side. Use the marks on the plate as a guide as to
how much to raise or lower the deck. When the deck is
level at the rear tighten the lock nut securely
Front adjustment
(Fig. 44b)
Locate the top lock nut (A) and loosen this off using a
17mm Spanner. Now wind the adjuster nut (B) either up
or down using a 19mm Spanner to alter the height of
the deck on the left hand side to match that on the right
hand side. Use the marks on the plate as a guide as to
how much to raise or lower the deck. When the deck is
level at the front tighten the lock nut securely. Raise and
then lower the cutter deck and then re-check the level. If
it is still incorrect re adjust as required.
Troubleshooting (Cutter Levelling)
Manual Deck Lift – A Series and old C Series
fig. 43
Dial-a-Height Deck Lift – A Series and old C Series
fig. 43a
A
fig. 43b
Manual Deck Lift – C350H Mini, new C Series
A
B
Dial-a-Height Deck Lift – new C Series
A
B
Front
Adjustment
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C
D
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
fig. 44
fig. 44a
fig. 44b