Storage; Short-Term Storage; Long-Term Storage; Start-Of-Season Preparation - Ariens IKON-X 42 Operator's Manual

STORAGE

SHORT-TERM STORAGE

IMPORTANT: NEVER wash unit with high-
pressure water or store outdoors.
1. Allow unit to cool and clean with mild
soap and water.
2. Tighten all hardware to correct
specifications.
3. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or
damage. Repair as needed.
4. Prepare fuel system for storage.
NOTICE: Ariens recommends using a quality
fuel stabilizer in all fuel. Gasoline left in the
fuel system without a stabilizer, even for short
periods of time, deteriorates and leaves
gummy deposits in the system that may
damage the carburetor and fuel hoses, filter
and tank. For the best effectiveness, add
stabilizer to all fuel containers whenever
purchasing fuel. Add the stabilizer to the
container before adding fuel.
a. Add fuel stabilizer (see Service Parts
on page 16) or equivalent according
to manufacturer's instructions to the
fuel tank and any fuel containers with
remaining fuel.
b. Run engine outdoors for at least
5 minutes to allow stabilizer to reach
the carburetor.
5. Turn ignition key to off position and
remove from ignition.
6. Store unit in a cool, dry, protected area.
DO NOT store unit outdoors.

LONG-TERM STORAGE

1. Perform short-term storage procedures.
2. Lubricate as directed in Maintenance on
page 16.
3. Touch-up all scratched painted surfaces.
4. Remove and charge battery as directed
in Charge Battery on page 22. Store
battery in a cool, dry, protected area.
5. Store unit in a cool, dry, protected area.
Do not store unit outdoors.
START-OF-SEASON
PREPARATION
1. Before adding fuel for the first time after
long-term storage, add fresh, stabilizer-
treated fuel to fuel tank and any fuel
containers with remaining fuel.
2. Charge and install the battery.

ACCESSORIES

See your AriensGravely dealer for a complete
list of compatible accessories and
attachments for your unit.
Description
Mulch Kit – 42"
Mulch Kit – 52"
Mulch Kit – 60"
Headlight Kit
Bagger Kit*
Trailer Hitch Kit
*Requires additional kit 71514500 for
installation on 60" decks
Requires hitch kit 71514900 for all models
serial number 30000+
EN - 36
Part No.
71513900
71514000
71514400
71514100
81504300
71514900