Maintenance Schedule - Ariens Razor Push Manual

CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire
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 Engine/Blade
Control
Check Wheel Drive
Control
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 Spark Plug
Check Engine
Cooling
Check Muffler
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After first 5 Hours of operation.
MAINTENANCE
Safety
Before 25 100
Each
Use
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CHECK ENGINE/BLADE
CONTROL
The engine and blade must stop within 3
seconds after releasing the engine/blade
control. If the engine and blade continue to
run, adjust or repair control immediately.
CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
The unit must stop quickly and completely
when the control is released. Adjust or repair
if necessary. See WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
ADJUSTMENT on page 23.
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.
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.
CHECK MOWER BLADE
See Figure 12.
Check blade mounting: blade must be secure
and bolt torqued to 37.5 – 50 lbf-ft (51 –
68 N•m) (bolt should fully compress lock
washer).
Check blade for nicks and dull cutting edges.
Sharpen if necessary.
Check blade for rounded or broken ends,
thinned metal or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
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