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CHECK SPARK PLUG
Spark plug should be replaced every 100
hours of operation or each year.
NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can
cause sparking. Replace terminal if
damaged.
CHECK ENGINE COOLING
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WARNING:
HOT SURFACES can
cause death or serious injury. DO
NOT TOUCH parts which are hot
from operation. ALWAYS allow
parts to cool.
To prevent overheating,
air must circulate
freely around the cooling fins, cylinder head
and block.
Every 100 hours of operation or yearly (more
often if conditions
require) remove blower
housing and clean cooling fins. See engine
manual for instructions.
CHECK MUFFLER
Check muffler for debris, cracks, wear, or
other damage.
CAUTION:
Replace worn-out
mufflers immediately.
Continued
use could result in fire or
explosion.
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CAUTION:
AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
PTO CLUTCH
WARNING:
If you cannot adjust
the controls so the unit drives
properly, immediately
take the unit
to your local authorized dealer for
repairs.
1. Test the pto clutch adjustment.
With the clutch disengaged, the blade
brake should touch the brake drum.
With the clutch engaged, the blade
brake should not touch the brake drum
and the deck belt should be under
tension.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the cable
adjuster under the dash panel.
3. Turn the adjuster body to tighten or
loosen the clutch cable.
NOTE: There must be some slack in the
clutch cable with the clutch disengaged.
4. Tighten the lock nut to hold the
adjustment.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot adjust the pto
clutch or if it fails to operate properly,
immediately take the unit to your Ariens
dealer for repair.
1. Cable
3. Check
Adjuster
Slack
2. Lock Nut
Figure 10
GB - 17
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