Ariens Promaster 252 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 22

Interval Task
Every Check Mower
25 Blades
Hours
Every Lubricate
50 Front Axle
Hours and Pivot
Points
Every Clean Battery
100
Hours
Check
Fasteners
Check All
Belts
Every Grease Front
400 Axle Caster
Hours Pivots
Change
Hydraulic Oil
and Filter*
*Change hydraulic fluid and filter after the first 75 hours of operation and then every 400
hours.
Action
Ensure mower blade hardware is tightened to 156 –
217 N•m. Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace
mower blades as needed (see SHARPENING MOWER
BLADE on page 25).
Oil all pivot points, pin connections, and apply grease to front
axle grease zerk (see LUBRICATING UNIT on page 23).
Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning the
Battery on page 24).
Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other
fasteners. Replace missing or damaged fasteners. Tighten all
nuts and bolts to their correct torque value.
Replace worn or deteriorated belts.
• Check mower drive belt. See MOWER DRIVE BELT
REMOVAL on page 29 for belt location.
• Check PTO belt. See PTO BELT REMOVAL on
page 28 for belt location.
• Check transmission belt. See TRANSMISSION BELT
REMOVAL on page 29 for belt location.
• Check radiator fan belt. Refer to Engine Manual .
Repack front axle caster pivots (see LUBRICATING UNIT on
page 23).
See Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter on page 34.
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