Ariens Apex 52 User Manual

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REVERSE CLUTCH BRAKE
PLATES
See Figure 49.
1. Remove hardware securing brake plates
to clutch bracket. Retain for reinstallation.
2. Reverse the brake plates and secure to
clutch bracket using original hardware.
ADJUST ANTI-SCALP WHEELS
See Figure 50.
The anti-scalp wheels are set at the factory
for typical mowing height, but can be adjusted
for high or low cutting conditions. Make sure
all wheels are set to the same height.
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 17.
2. Remove hardware securing anti-scalp
wheels to deck and remove wheels.
3. Position wheels as necessary:
• For a very high cutting height, set the
anti-scalp wheels in the lowest position
on the bracket.
• For a very low cutting height, set the
anti-scalp wheels in the highest position
on the bracket.
4. Secure with original hardware.
IMPORTANT: All anti-scalp wheels MUST be
set to the same height.
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
See Figure 51.
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 17.
2. Loosen jam nuts on cable adjustment
barrel.
3. Adjust cable tension.
• To increase lever response, loosen the
upper jam nut and tighten the lower jam
nut until both jam nuts are tight against
cable bracket.
• To decrease lever sensitivity, loosen the
lower jam nut and tighten the upper jam
nut until both jam nuts are tight against
cable bracket.
4. Check parking brake and readjust if
necessary.
See Check Parking Brake on
page 19.
REMOVE AND INSTALL MOWER
DECK
Remove Deck
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 17.
2. Set deck to lowest cutting height.
3. Position supports, such as wood blocks,
under mower deck.
4. Remove PTO belt. See Remove PTO
Belt on page 27.
Figure 49
Figure 50
Figure 51
1. Upper Jam Nut
2. Lower Jam Nut
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Ariens Apex 52 Specifications

General

Brand	Ariens
Model	Apex 52
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English