Ariens Zoom 42 Operation Manual - Page 18

MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Remove (Figure 7) 1. Remove PTO belt from the engine drive pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23). NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit. 2. Disconnect drag link from the front deck bracket. 3. Disconnect front and rear trunnions from the lift arms. 4. Slide mower deck out from under unit. Install (Figure 7) 1. Slide mower deck under unit. NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit. 2. Connect drag link to front deck bracket. 3. Connect front and rear trunnions to lift arms. 4. Install PTO belt on the engine drive pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23). 5. Level and adjust pitch of mower deck (see LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 18). 6 5 4 3 2 1. Rear Trunnion 2. PTO Belt 3. Mower Deck 4. Drag Link 5. Front Trunnion 6. Lift Arms Figure 7 6 1 LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 27). Three measurements are required to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck. 1. The distance from the mower blades to the ground. 2. The forward pitch of the mower blades. 3. The pitch of the mower blades from side-to-side. The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground (Figure 8) • In the lowest cutting position should be 1 in. + 1/4 in. (2.54 cm + 0.64 cm). • In the highest cutting position should be 4 in. + 1/4 in. (10.16 cm + 0.64 cm). Lowest Cutting Position 3 1 2 1 in. + 1/4 in. (2.54 cm + 0.64 cm) Highest Cutting Position 3 1 2 4 in. + 1/4 in. (10.16 cm + 0.64 cm) 1. Mower Deck 2. Mower Blade 3. Ground Figure 8 GB - 18