Check Fasteners; Check Mower Blades - Ariens IKON-XD Series Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Explosive separation of tire
and rim parts is possible.
• DO NOT inflate tires above
the recommended pressure.
• DO NOT inflate tires with a
compressor; use a hand
pump.
• DO NOT stand in front of
tire assembly when
inflating. Use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose
long enough to allow you to
stand to one side.

CHECK FASTENERS

Check for loose or missing hardware.

CHECK MOWER BLADES

Check blades for wear or damage. Replace
or sharpen as needed. See Figure 12.
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Use
sturdy gloves or padding to
protect hands when working with
mower blades.
Rotation of one blade rotates the
other blades.
CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen
blades while attached to unit.
DO NOT sharpen to this
pattern.
2
Sharpen to this pattern.
DISCARD if more than
1.3 cm (1/2")
1. Cutting Edge
2. Square Corner
3. Air Lift Erosion
4. Air Lift
CAUTION: Unbalanced blades
cause excessive vibration and
eventual damage to unit.
Balance blades before
reinstalling on unit.
NEVER weld or straighten
blades.
EN - 16
1
1
3
4
Figure 12