Ariens Contractor 996126 Operator's Manual page 24

Fuel Filter Maintenance
The fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the fuel tank
and engine. Check it every 100 hours for excessive water
accumulation or sediment and replace if necessary.
Otherwise replace after every 300 hours of operation or
annually, whichever occurs first. Also check fuel tank and
fuel line for cracks and leaks every 100 hours.
1. Fuel Tank
2. Fuel Filter
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3. Clamp
1. Secure vehicle for maintenance. See Securing Vehicle
for Maintenance on page 20.
2. Following all Fuel Safety Cautions and Warnings,
remove clamps (item 3) securing fuel filter (item 2) and
remove fuel filter for inspection.
3. Check fuel filter for sediment and water accumulation.
Check fuel lines for cracks and leaks.
4. Replace damaged fuel lines with new ones.
5. Replace fuel filter when sediment or excessive water is
present.
6. Reattach fuel filter to fuel line with arrow on filter
pointing in the same direction fuel flows in the line.
Fuel flows towards the engine.
7. Install hose clamps.
8. Start engine and inspect for fuel leaks.
9. Stop engine. Remove blocks securing cargo bed up
and lower cargo bed.
10. Remove wheel chocks if used.
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3
Figure 15
Engine Maintenance
General Information
Prevent engine fires. Clean engine compartment daily.
Clean cooling fan screen of all debris including dirt, trash
and oil. Make sure engine surface and cooling fins are clean.
Check engine compartment often for cleanliness when
traveling over areas that produce high amounts of airborne
combustible materials.
Refer to the engine manual for all maintenance
recommendations.
Drive Belt Replacement
Replace drive belt when it shows signs of severe cuts, tears,
excessive weather checking, cracking and/or burns caused
by slipping. Slight raveling of belt covering does not require
belt replacement. Trim raveling with a sharp knife.
Inspect belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new belt,
or one in good condition, should never run against bottom of
pulley groove except when engine is idling. Replace pulley
when this is the case, otherwise belt will lose power and slip
excessively.
Never pry a belt to get it on a pulley as this will cut or
damage the belt fibers.
Keep oil and grease away from belts and never use belt
dressings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition in a
very short time.
CAUTION: Securely support cargo bed in the up
position to prevent injury when working under the
cargo bed.
Make certain to keep fingers from getting caught
between belt and pulley when rotating belt over
pulley.
1. Secure vehicle for maintenance. See Securing Vehicle
for Maintenance on page 20.
2. Remove hardware securing drive belt cover and
remove cover. See Figure 16.
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