Ariens Apex 52 Owner's Manual

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5. Slowly disconnect lift-assist springs from
spring peg on each side of deck. See
Figure 46.
6. Remove hardware retaining drag links to
frame. See Figure 47.
7. Remove hardware retaining deck lift links
to deck lift brackets. See Figure 48.
8. Remove deck from under unit.
Install Deck
1. Position deck under unit.
See Figure 49.
2. Reinstall drag links to frame with original
hardware.
3. Secure deck lift links to deck lift brackets
with original hardware.
4. Reinstall PTO belt. See Install PTO Belt
on page 30.
5. Reconnect lift-assist springs to spring
pegs.
6. Level the deck. See Level and Pitch
Mower Deck on page 35.
Figure 46
1. Lift-Assist Spring
2. Spring Peg
1
2
Figure 47
Figure 48
Figure 49

Ariens Apex 52 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Kawasaki
Engine Power	23 HP
Cutting Width	52 inches
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Deck Material	10-gauge steel
Number of Blades	3
Engine	Kawasaki FR691V
Engine Displacement	726 cc
Speed	8 mph forward/4 mph reverse
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4.5 inches
Warranty	3 years