Ariens Grand Sierra GT 831026 Owner/Operator & Parts Manual page 8

Check Function of All Controls
Ensure unit runs and performs properly. Refer to
Operation .
WARNING: Failure of controls could result in
death or serious injury.
REMOVING DECK
For Smooth Surfaces
NOTE: If deck is laying on a smooth surface, it will slide
if you attempt to drive over it with tractor. If installing
deck on a smooth surface:
1. Lay two 10' lengths of rope on the ground.
2. Lay an 8' board over each rope. Leave 2' of rope
extending from front end of boards.
8'
3. Drive tractor on boards so front wheels are about
a foot past the front end of boards. Do not let front
wheels rest on 2' sections of rope.
4. Follow steps below for taking off deck.
1. Ramps
2. Mower Hanger
Figure 6
10'
Front
OTt1540
3. Boards
4. Ropes
For Normal Surfaces
1. Place height control lever in lowest position.
2. Decrease tension on center rockshaft flotation
chain. See operator manual.
3. Disconnect PTO shaft from PTO.
4. Remove pins from channel support arms, and
slide arms off of center rock shaft arms.
5. Unlock latches on tractor saddle brackets and
swing mower hanger down.
6. Place ramps on front of mower deck.
7. Tie ropes to ramps (if ropes are used).
8. Back up and over deck carefully.
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