Check Drive Belt; Check Fasteners; Check Air Cleaner; Change Engine Oil - Ariens Razor 911173 Operator's Manual

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1. Blade
2. Bolt
Figure 15

CHECK DRIVE BELT

Models 911175, 177, 179, 188, 189,
190
Check drive belt and replace if worn or
damaged. See Replace Drive Belt on
page 24.

CHECK FASTENERS

Check all fasteners for proper tightness. Pay
special attention to blade hardware and all
guards, shields and safety devices.

CHECK AIR CLEANER

See engine manual for specific information.
NOTICE: Cutting height must be set to lowest
position to remove air cleaner cover. See
Figure 12.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Refer to engine manual for detailed
instructions.
NOTICE: Run engine just prior to changing
oil, warm oil will flow more freely and carry
away more contaminants.

GENERAL LUBRICATION

NOTICE: The mower transmission is
lubricated and sealed at the factory. It should
need no routine lubrication. If the
transmission leaks grease, bring the mower
to your local Ariens dealer for repair.
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CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROL / BLADE BRAKE
CLUTCH (OPC / BBC) CABLE
Models 911177, 189
Check the OPC / BBC cable for proper
tension every 25 hours of operation. See
Adjust Operator Presence Control / Blade
Brake Clutch (OPC / BBC) Cable on page 28.

CHECK SPARK PLUG

Refer to engine manual for detailed
instructions.
NOTICE: Loose spark plug wire terminals
can cause sparking. Replace terminal if
damaged.

CHECK ENGINE COOLING

WARNING: HOT SURFACES can
cause death or serious injury. DO
NOT TOUCH parts which are hot
from operation. ALWAYS allow
parts to cool.
To prevent overheating, air must circulate
freely around the cooling fins, cylinder head
and block.
Every 100 hours of operation or yearly (more
often if conditions require) clean cooling fins.
See engine manual for instructions.

CHECK MUFFLER

Check muffler for debris, cracks, wear or
other damage.
CAUTION: Replace damaged
muffler immediately. Continued use
could result in fire or explosion.
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