Ariens Zoom XL 915111 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 18

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1. Adjustment Pin
2. Deck Access plate
Figure 10
REPLACING MOWER BLADE
Remove (Figure 11)
CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp
and can cut you. Wrap the blades
or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation.
2. Remove mounting hardware and mower
blades from mower deck.
Install (Figure 11)
1. Install mower blades on mower deck
with mounting hardware.
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1. Flat Washer
2. Bevel Washer
3. 5/8-inch Hex Bolt
4. Mower Blade
2. Torque 5/8-inch hex bolt to 0 to 120 lbf-ft
(108 to 163 N•m)
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Figure 11
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1. Rear Trunnion
2. PTO Belt
3. Mower Deck
4. Drag Link
LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING
PITCH OF MOWER DECK
NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the
tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see
SPECIFICATIONS on page 27).
There are three measurements required to
level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck.
1. The distance from the mower blades to
the ground.
2. The forward pitch of the mower blades.
3. The pitch of the mower blades from
side-to-side.
The Distance From The Mower
Blades To The Ground (Figure 13):
• In the lowest cutting position should be
1-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm).
• In the highest cutting position should be
4-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm).
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5. Front
Trunnion
6. Lift Arm
Figure 12
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