Sharpening Mower Blade - Ariens ZOOM 915055-1944 Owner's/Operator's Manual

NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and
left side of unit.
2. Install rear lift link, rear trunnion, front lift
link, and front trunnion on mower deck
and mower lift.
3. Install guide arm on front mount bracket.
4. Install PTO belt on electric clutch (see
REPLACING PTO BELT on page 22).
REPLACING MOWER BLADE
Remove (Figure 14)
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 14)
1. Install mower blades on mower deck
with mounting hardware.
2. Torque 5/8-inch hex bolt to 80 to
120 lbf-ft (108 to 163 N•m).
1
4
1. Flat Washer
2. Bevel Washer
Figure 14

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 blades.
NEVER weld or straighten mower
blades.
2
3
3. 5/8-inch Hex
Bolt
4. Mower Blade
OE0039
1. Remove mower blade from unit (see
REPLACING MOWER BLADE on
page 19).
Ariens recommends having mower blades
sharpened by a professional. Contact your
Ariens dealer.
Discard mower blade if (figure 15):
• more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is
removed.
• the air lift erosion area is eroded.
• the mower blade is bent or broken.
Do not change angle of cutting edge or round
the corner at the end of mower blade.
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
REPLACING MOWER BLADE on
page 19).
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
GB - 19
2
1
2. Cutting Edge
Figure 15
OE0052