Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Check Operator Presence Control (Opc) Handle; Check Operator Presence Control / Blade Brake Clutch (Opc / Bbc) - Ariens Razor 911173 Operator's Manual

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 / Blade
Brake Clutch Handle
Check Wheel Drive
Control
Check Blade Brake
Clutch Lever

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 Blade Control
Adjustment
Check Spark Plug *
Check Engine Cooling
Check Muffler
* Refer to engine manual for detailed
instructions.

MAINTENANCE

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CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL (OPC) HANDLE
Models 911173, 175, 179, 188, 190
The engine and blade must stop within
3 seconds after releasing OPC handle. If the
engine and blade continue to run, have the
unit inspected and repaired before using.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL / BLADE BRAKE
CLUTCH (OPC / BBC) HANDLE
Models 911177, 189
The blade must stop within 3 seconds after
releasing OPC / BBC handle. If the blade
does not stop, adjust as necessary or have
the unit inspected and repaired by an
authorized Ariens dealer before using.

CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL

The unit must stop quickly and completely
when the wheel drive control lever is
released. Adjust or repair if necessary. See
Adjust Wheel Drive Control on page 29.
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. For
deck cleaning instructions, see Washout Port
on page 18.
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.