Ariens Apex 52 User Manual

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3. Support unit so drive wheels are off the
ground.
4. Bypass transaxles. See Move Unit
Manually on page 16.
5. Start the engine and slowly move steering
levers forward and backward 5 or 6 times.
6. Stop engine.
7. Return transaxle bypass levers to
operating position.
See Move Unit
Manually on page 16.
8. Start engine.
9. Slowly move steering levers forward and
backward 5 or 6 times.
10. Stop engine, lower unit to ground and
check oil level. Add oil if needed.
11. Repeat steps 1 – 10 until transaxles
operate smoothly in forward and reverse
at normal speed without excessive noise.
ADJUST SEAT
See Figure 28.
1. Pull seat adjustment lever up to unlock
seat.
2. Move seat to desired position.
3. Release seat adjustment lever to lock
seat in place.
ADJUST STEERING LEVERS
Adjust Height
The steering lever height may be adjusted for
operator comfort.
See Figure 29.
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for
moving parts to stop and for hot parts to
cool.
2. Remove steering lever hardware and
remove steering lever from lower control
arm.
3. Position steering lever at desired height
and align with lower control arm. Secure
with original hardware.
4. Adjust steering lever position. See Adjust
Steering Levers on page 24.
5. Turn eccentric spacer so levers are at the
same height and have a 1.3 cm – 2.5 cm
(1/2" – 1") gap between lever ends. See
Figure 30.
SERVICE &
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
Safety section before
proceeding.
Figure 28
Figure 29

Ariens Apex 52 Specifications

General

Brand	Ariens
Model	Apex 52
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English