Maintenance Schedule; Adjustments - Ariens Imperial RM1028 Owner's/Operator's Manual

M S
AINTENANCE
The chart below shows the recommended maintenance
schedule that should be performed on a regular basis.
More frequent service may be required due to working
conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures,
dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
See Engine Manuals for further maintenance and trouble
shooting information.
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AINTENANCE
Service Performed
Fasteners
Safety Interlock
System
Air Cleaner
Engine Oil
Engine Oil
Foam Air Filter
Tire Pressure
Battery
Battery Fluid
Brake Adjustment
Mower Blades
Mower and Drive
Belts
General Lubrication
Steering System,
Front Axle and
Mower Spindles
Engine Oil Filter
Spark Plugs
Fuel Filter
Engine
Paper Air Filter
Clean Cooling Fins
After first 2 Hours of operation
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After first 25 Hours of operation
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CHEDULE
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CHEDULE
Daily
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Ariens
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DJUSTMENTS
Ariens Company recommends that you have adjustments
made by your Ariens dealer. They have the knowledge
and tools to properly perform adjustments which may be
required to keep your equipment operating at peak
efficiency. Should you decide to make the following
adjustments on your unit yourself, Ariens Company
recommends that you call your dealer for answers to any
questions that might arise.
Clutch and Brake
• Clutch and brake adjustments are dependent upon
each other. If depressing Clutch and Brake Pedal fully
does not stop riding mower and/or hold it on hill, brake
must be adjusted.
• With Speed Selector in neutral (N), depress Clutch
Pedal fully and engage Parking Brake.
• Adjust double nuts on clutch rod until carrier yoke
clears neutral stop by 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
• Release Parking Brake and turn both rear wheels by
hand. They should rotate freely in neutral (N) but not
rotate with Speed Selector in any other position.
• Using two 1/2" wrenches (to avoid twisting or distorting
brake band), hold inner adjusting nut with one wrench
and loosen outer lock nut with the other.
• Turn rear wheel by hand while tightening inner
adjustment nut until brake band just binds on hub. Back
off adjusting nut by 1-1/2 turns and secure with locknut.
• Test by fully depressing Clutch Pedal and trying to turn
wheels by hand. They should not turn.
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1. Neutral Stop
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2. Brake Rod
3. Clutch Rod
4. Clutch Adjustment
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Nuts
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Riding Mower
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5. Brake adjustment
Nuts
6. Brake Band
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