Ariens Promaster PM144Z Owner's/Operator's Manual page 20

LUBRICATE UNIT
NOTE: Use Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent
(part number 00036700).
Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections.
OF1793
REF LUBRICATION QTY
1 REPACK 2
OIL
LOCATION
CASTER PIVOT
ALL PIVOT
POINTS, PIN
CONNECTIONS
Figure 10
INTERVAL
400 Hrs
50 Hrs
STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
If the steering levers do not line up (match) or the unit has
excessive creeping when the steering levers are in neutral,
adjust as follows.
Adjusting the Steering Levers to Line Up (Match)
(Figure 11)
1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the
ignition key.
2. Place seat in the service position (See SERVICE
POSITION on page 17).
3. Loosen damper Iocknut on the same side as the
steering lever to be adjusted.
4. Loosen brake interlock on the same side as steering
lever to be adjusted.
5. Loosen tie rod jam nut and turn tie rod until steering
levers are aligned.
6. Tighten jam nut on tie rod, tighten brake interlock and
tighten damper Iocknut.
3
4
7
1. Damper Locknut
2. Damper
3. Tie-Rod Jam Nut
4. Tie-Rod
5. Steering Lever
6. Brake Interlock
7. Hydrostatic
Transmission
Figure 11 0F3381
Eliminating Excessive Creeping of the Unit
(Figure 11)
WARNING: This adjustment requires operating the
engine. Use extreme care to avoid contact with
moving parts and hot surfaces. Be sure rear of unit
is well-supported and secure before starting
engine.
1. If hydraulic system is cold, run unit for a minimum of
five minutes, then shut OFF engine.
2. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack the unit up so
that both drive wheels are off the ground.
3. Start the engine and release the parking brake.
4. Move the steering levers from Forward to Reverse
several times to make sure controls are free. Then
return steering levers to neutral position.
5. Check wheel(s) for movement.
6. Shut OFF engine.
NOTE: The right and left steering levers are adjusted the
same way. To access the tie-rod, place seat in service posi-
tion. See SERVICE POSITION on page 17.
GB - 20