Replacement Part List

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NOTICE: Gravely HD model shown. Ariens Apex models

are similar.

REMOVAL

1. Stop engine, remove key and engage parking brake.

Wait for moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool.

2. Disconnect spark plug wires.

3. Remove four screws retaining ROPS pocket covers

and remove covers. Discard covers; reinstall screws

for better appearance. See Figure 2.

4. Tilt seat forward and disconnect seat switch. Return

seat to operating position.

5. Remove one C-clip retaining seat pivot rod and

remove pivot rod and washers. Retain all parts. See

Figure 3. Remove seat assembly.

6. Position seat with the seat plate facing upward on

cardboard or shop towels to help prevent damage to

seat material.

7. Remove four button-head socket screws and four

flange bushings retaining seat plate assembly.

Discard socket screws and flange bushings; save all

other parts. See Figure 4.

NOTICE: If kit required ordering a seat plate (item 35),

transfer adjuster assembly and two shoulder bushings to

new seat plate. Discard old seat plate.

INSTALLATION

Install Seat Latch and Seat Belt Assemblies

1. Attach seat latch assembly (item 14) to seat plate

(item 35) with two 5/16 x 3/4" round head square

neck bolts (item 15) and two 5/16" nylon locking

flange nuts (item 16). See Figure 5.

IMPORTANT: Bolts MUST be installed with bolt heads on

the bottom.

Figure 2

Discard two

covers.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Adjuster

Assembly

Shoulder

Bushing

Discard four

screws and

bushings.

Figure 5