Mower Blade Replacement; Sharpening Mower Blade; Servicing The Battery - Ariens 927067-10528 Owner's/Operator's Manual

MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: A mower blade is sharp
and can cut you. Wrap the mower
blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing.
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1. Clutch
2. Mower Blade
Figure 15
Remove (figure 15)
1. Place mower lift lever in the highest
position.
2. Block mower blade to prevent rotation.
3. Remove mower blade from clutch.
Install (figure 15)
1. Install mower blade on clutch.
2. Torque hex bolts to 45-55 lbf-ft
(61 - 75 N•m).

SHARPENING MOWER BLADE

CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower
blade while on unit. An unbalanced
mower blade will cause excessive
vibration and eventual damage to
unit. Check mower blade balance
prior to reinstalling mower blade.
NEVER weld or straighten a mower
blade.
1. Remove mower blade from unit (see
MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT on
page 18).
NOTE: Ariens recommends having the
mower blade sharpened by a professional.
Contact your Ariens dealer.
Discard mower blade if (figure 16):
• more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is
removed.
• air lift erosion area is eroded.
• mower blade is bent or broken.
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3. Washer
4. Lock Washer
5. Hex Bolt
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Do not change angle of cutting edge or round
the corner at the end of mower blade.
DO NOT Sharpen to this Pattern
Sharpen to this Pattern
DISCARD if
more than
1/2 in.
(1.27 cm)
1. Air Lift Erosion
Area
2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an
equal amount of material from each end
of mower blade.
3. Check mower blade balance by sliding
mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. If
blade is balanced, it should remain in a
horizontal position. If either end of
mower blade moves downward, sharpen
the heavy end until mower blade is
balanced.
4. Install mower blade on unit (see
MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT on
page 18).

Servicing the Battery

NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a
maintenance-free battery that requires no
regular maintenance except cleaning
terminals.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Battery Removal and Installation
Remove (Figure 17)
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING THE
SEAT FORWARD on page 15).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first then
positive (+) cable.
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2. Cutting Edge
Figure 16
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