Ariens 915055 Service Manual page 21

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 the 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).
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. Cutting Edge
Figure 19
2
1
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