Period
Service
Task
Each
Follow Engine Manual
Perform scheduled engine maintenance.
Refer to
Maintenance
Schedule
engine manual for detailed instructions.
Use
Every
Check Mower Blades
Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace
25
as needed. See Mower Blades on page 20.
Hours
Check Air Filter
Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow
Engine Manual for maintenance
schedule.
Every
50
Lubricate Unit
Oil all pivot points and pin connections.
Grease
lube fittings. See Lubricate Unff on page 22.
Hours
Check Brake Gap
Adjust gap if necessary. See Adjusting the Parking
Brake on page 24.
Clean Battery
Keep battery and its terminals clean. See Clean
Batteryon
page 21.
Every
Check Fasteners
Check mower blade mounting hardware and all
other fasteners. Replace missing or damaged
100
fasteners. Tighten all nuts and bolts to their correct
Hours
torque value.
Check Belts
Replace worn or deteriorated
belts. See Replacing
Mower Belts on page 25 and Replacing the Hydro
Pump Belt on page 26.
Every
Change Hydraulic Fluid
Drain hydraulic fluid tank, replace hydraulic oil filter,
400
and Filter*
refill system. See Hydraulic Fluid on page 19.
Hours
*Change hydraulic fluid and filter after the first 75 hours of operation and then
every 400 hours.
Ariens Dealers will provide any service which
may be required to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Should engine service be
required, it can be obtained from a Ariens
Dealer or the engine manufacturer's
authorized service center.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
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CAUTION:
HOT SURFACES
may result in injury. DO NOT
touch engine or drive parts which
are hot from operation. Allow
parts to cool before servicing.
SERVICE POSITION
1. Place unit on a flat level surface.
ALWAYS stop engine. Ensure unit is
secure and will not tip over. Strap and
clamp onto lift if used.
2. Place steering levers in neutral and
engage parking brake.
3. Remove wing knob.
4. Tip seat forward (Figure 6).
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AUTION:
Be sure footing is
secure to accomodate weight
shift of seat when rotating it into
service position.
5. When service is complete, lower seat
and secure with wing knob or hex nut.
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