Section 8 - Lift System; Lift System; Lift System Removal - Ariens 915055 Service Manual

8.1 LIFT SYSTEM

Refer to Figure 25 for the lift system.
The mower pan lift system is a manual lift system
controlled by the operator.
Mower Lift Pedal
Raises and lowers mower deck, Figure 23
1. Adjustment Pin
2. Mower Lift Pedal
3. Adjustment Hole
Figure 23
NOTE: The adjustment pin is used to set the height of
the mower deck. See Specifications for cutting height
dimensions.
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Figure 24
Press mower lift pedal and install adjustment pin in the
desired adjustment hole.

8.2 LIFT SYSTEM REMOVAL

Remove the mower deck from the unit prior to lift
system removal.
The lift system is held in place with retaining rings and
a nyloc nut (Figure 25).
To remove the lift system components:
1. Remove the pins that hold the lift rods to the
elements.
2. Remove the retaining rings on the rear weldments.
Remove the weldments.
3. Unscrew the flange nut and remove the two front
weldments.
Inspect all the bushings for wear and replace as
needed.
Lubricate all pivot points with a high quality grease and
reassemble.

SECTION 8 - LIFT SYSTEM

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1. Lift Rod
2. Lift Weldment
3. Retaining Ring
4. Nyloc Flange Nut
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Figure 25
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