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GREASE STEERING SYSTEM
Under normal
conditions the steering system
should
be
lubricated every 50 hours of operation or quarterly whichever
occurs first. The following list of grease fittings are identified
in Figure 12.
Wipe each fitting clean
before
and after
lubrication!
Use a good grade of general purpose grease such
as Ariens Multi-Purpose grease.
Rotate steering wheel clockwise until the spindle arm con-
tacts the axle stop and fill gearbox until grease is forced out
around the cam follower adjusting screw.
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ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBERS
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THAN THOSE LISTED BELOW HAVE A
GOVERNOR SETTING OF 3250 RPM, NO LOAD
| (+ 75 RPM). IDLE SET AT
1600 RPM, NO LOAD.
10H.P.
MODEL МО. K241S
SERIAL МО. 7541007
14H.P.
MODEL NO. К3215
SERIAL NO. 8117916
HOUR METER
: The hour meter is available as an optional accessory for all
Ariens Garden Tractors models.
The hour meter is located under the engine hood, on the
right side, just ahead of the dash panel. The hour meter will
record the actual time the engine operates. Keep a record of
hour meter readings in order to perform Maintenance and
Lubrication
services
at the recommended
hourly
intervals.
'AIR FILTER SERVICE
Check the air filter daily or every 5 hours of operation.
When operating in extremely dusty conditions, check the air
filter
daily.
A precleaner
is available. Consult
the Engine
Manual.
AIR FILTER CARTRIDGE
To clean the cartridge, remove the wing nut and the cover,
shown
in Figure 13. and then remove the cartridge. Gently
tap the cartridge on a flat surface.
Do not use any liquid
cleaner to wash cartridge. Do not use compressed air to re-
move dirt as this may rupture the cartridge.
Examine cartridge carefully and replace it with a new one
if it is bent, crushed or if there is a noticeable loss of power.
Re-assemble cartridge and cover making sure it seats around
the back plate. Install wing nut and tighten finger tight.
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IMPORTANT:
Do
not run engine
with air filter
removed.
BATTERY
SERVICE
Check the battery electrolyte level once each month. Add
distilled water to bring the level to the bottom of the split
ring in the filler tube of each cell.
Each spring and fall remove corrosion from the terminals
and
apply a light coat
of grease. to the terminals.
Keep
battery cables securely tightened to terminals and be sure
battery is properly fastened down
in battery holder at all
times. Keeping battery clean will prolong battery life.
BATTERY CABLE
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FIGURE 14
CAUTION:
Storage
batteries
give off highly
in-
flammable
hydrogen
gas.
Do
not allow sparks or.
flame near battery. Do not lay tools across battery
terminals which may cause a spark resulting in an
'explosion.
Maintain
the battery
at full charge during storage and
during
winter
months
to prevent freezing. When
water
is
added during freezing weather, run the engine at least one hour
to thoroughly mix the water and electrolyte.
When installing the battery, make certain that the ground
cable is connected to the negative (—) terminal on the battery,
see Figure14.
Be sure the battery cable is connected to the
positive (+) terminal.
WARNING:
Reversed
battery cables or reversed
cables from a battery charger or booster battery can
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cause damage to the regulator rectifier (Figure 16).
Always disconnect plug from the regulator rectifier
before using a charger, booster battery or when
electric welding is done on the tractor.
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