Maintenance; Lubrication Chart - Ariens A173K22 (96146500 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE '"
BEFORE A FTER EVERY EVERY EVERYBEFORE
EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS 100
SCHEDULE
USE USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE
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Check for Loose Fasteners I/ V'
C!ean / Inspect Grass Catcher* V'" I/ 1/
Check Tires tl/' '
NW i Check Drive Wheels "*"
Clean Lawn Mower .... V' I/
M Clean under Drive Cover "*" I/
O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** ..... 1i/
_ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
V'3
R Lubrication ...... V' ........
cIe_ and Recharge Ba.ery" V' v_
Check Engine Oil level ..... t_
i_ Change Engine Oil I,_,2 .........
Clean Air Filter !1_
Inspect Muffler V'
N Replace Spark Plug !_
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cart+idge t_
Empty |uel system or add Stabilizer
. _ V #
t - Change more often if operating under a heavy lead or in high outdoor temperatures,
2 - Service mare often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 * Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,
4 - Charge 48 hoers at end of season.
S - And after each 5 hours of use.
* (if SO equipped)
** Electric*Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
fu, value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
• At least once a year, replace the spark
plug, clean or replace air filter element
and check blade for wear. A new spark
plug and clean/new air filter element
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.
• Folrow the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
LUBRICATION CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
ine oil
(_ Rear door
hinge
(_ Handle bracket mounting pins
_ Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
attract dust and dirtthat will shorten the lifeof
the self-lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they
must be lubricated, use onlya dry, powdered
0graphite type lubricantsparingly.
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