Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Before Each Use - Ariens 936038 42" Hydro Tractor Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T Check Operator
Presence & ROS
Systems
A
Check for Loose Fasteners
C
Check/Replace
Mower Blades
T
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery
Level
R Clean Battery
and Terminals
Check Transaxle
Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
NE Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
I Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling
Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace
Air Filter
Paper Cartridge
m R_lace Fuel Filter
BEFORE
EACH
USE
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HOURS
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
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 you should replace the spark
plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and
belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter
ensure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine
run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
(_ General Purpose Grease
@ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS
LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL
SHORTEN THE LIFE OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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