Ariens 927067-10528 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 16

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1. Guide Arm
2. PTO Belt
LEVELING MOWER DECK AND
ADJUSTING MOWER DECK
PITCH
Adjust on a level surface, with tires inflated to
correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS
on page 24), and mower lift lever in the
middle position.
Leveling Mower Deck
NOTE: Cutting height should be within 1/4 in.
(6.35 mm) on each side of mower deck
(figure 10).
1. With mower blade in line with discharge
chute opening, measure distance from
bottom of mower blade to the ground on
each side of mower deck.
2. Perform steps 3 through 5 if the
measurement is too high or too low on
either side of mower deck.
3. Remove rear lift link and rear trunnion
from unit (figure 11).
• TO RAISE the mower deck, turn rear
trunnion clockwise several turns.
• TO LOWER the mower deck, turn rear
trunnion counterclockwise several
turns.
4. Install rear lift link and rear trunnion on
unit.
5. Check that the mower deck is level.
• If mower deck is not level, repeat
steps 1 through 4.
• If mower deck is level, then adjust
mower deck pitch.
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Figure 9
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3
3. Lift Link
4. Mower Deck
5. Electric Clutch Connector
Mower Deck Shown From The Front
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5
1. Discharge Chute
Opening
2. Mower Deck
Figure 10
1. Rear Lift Link
2. Rear Trunnion
Figure 11
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OA0190
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4
3. Mower Blade
4. Cutting Height
5. Ground
OA0009
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OE0033
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3
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