Maintenance - Ariens 911513 Owner's And Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand Maintenance,
Service and Adjustments and
Operational safety rules before
proceeding.
Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts
or adjustments which may be required to keep
your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should
engine require service, contact an Ariens
dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's
service center.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
NOTE: Some working conditions (heavy
loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty
conditions, or airborne debris) may require
more frequent service.
See engine manual for further maintenance
and troubleshooting information.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Service Performed
Check Engine/Blade
Control
Check Wheel Drive
Control
Check Grass Bag
Clean Unit
Check Engine Oil
Check Mower Blade
Check Drive Belt
Check Fasteners
Check Air Cleaner
Change Engine Oil
General Lubrication
Check Spark Plug
Check Engine
Cooling
Check Muffler
* After first 5 Hours of operation
CHECK ENGINE/BLADE
CONTROL
The engine and blade must stop within 3
seconds after releasing the control. If the
engine and blade continue to run, adjust or
repair control immediately. See Service and
Adjustments.

MAINTENANCE

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Each
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CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
(self-propelled models)
The unit must stop quickly and completely
when the control is released. Adjust or repair if
necessary. See Service and Adjustments.
CHECK GRASS BAG
Check grass bag frequently for wear or
deterioration. Replace worn or damaged bag
with Ariens original equipment replacement
bag only.
CLEAN UNIT
Before each use clean unit, muffler and engine
surfaces of debris, oil or fuel spills to ensure
proper cooling and prevent fires.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT: Proper oil level must be
maintained at all times or engine damage will
result.
Check the level of the engine crankcase oil
before each use.
Make sure engine is level when checking oil.
See engine manual for instructions.
CHECK MOWER BLADE
See Figure 8.
Check blade mounting: blade must be secure
and bolt torqued to 37.5 - 50 ft. lbs. (bolt
should fully compress lock washer).
Check blade for nicks and dull cutting edges.
Sharpen if necessary.
Check blade for rounded or broken ends,
thinned metal or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
NOTE: Blades should be sharpened and
balanced professionally. Contact your Ariens
Dealer.
To remove blade:
1. Block blade to prevent rotation.
2. Remove bolt, lock washer, flat washer
and blade from shaft.
To install blade:
1. Replace blade, flat washer, lock washer
and bolt on shaft.
2. Torque bolt to 37.5 - 50 ft. lbs. (bolt
should fully compress lock washer).
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