Ariens Apex 52 User Manual

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5. Slowly disconnect lift-assist springs from
spring peg on each side of deck.
See
Figure 52.
6. Remove hardware retaining drag links to
frame.
See Figure 53.
7. Remove hardware retaining deck lift links
to deck lift brackets.
See Figure 54.
8. Remove deck from under unit.
Install Deck
1. Position deck under unit.
See Figure 55.
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 29.
5. Reconnect lift-assist springs to spring
pegs.
6. Level the deck. See Level and Pitch
Mower Deck on page 34.
Figure 52
1. Lift-Assist Spring
2. Spring Peg
1
2
Figure 53
Figure 54
Figure 55

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