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CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section 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
NOTICE: 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 Operator
Presence Control
Handle (OPC)
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
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
*
instructions.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
(OPC) CONTROL HANDLE
The engine and blade must stop within 3
seconds after releasing OPC handle. If the
engine and blade continue to run, adjust as
necessary or have the unit inspected and
repaired by an authorized Ariens dealer
before using.
MAINTENANCE
Before
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Each
Use
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CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
The unit must stop quickly and completely
when the control is released. Adjust or repair
if necessary. See ADJUST WHEEL DRIVE
CONTROL on page 25.
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.
Clean unit of all dirt and debris. Do not use
solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
NOTICE: Protect painted surfaces with
automotive type wax.
IMPORTANT: Do not spray the unit with
water, especially when the unit is warm from
operation.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT: Maintain proper oil level 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 11.
Check blade mounting: blade must be secure
and bolt torqued to 51 – 68 N•m (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.
CAUTION: Mower blades are
sharp and can cut you. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use
extra caution when servicing
them.
To remove blade:
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and disconnect spark plug wire.
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