Maintenance Schedule - Ariens 921017 - Deluxe 24 Platinum Owner's/Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The chart below shows the recommended
maintenance schedule that should be
performed on a regular basis. More frequent
service may be required.
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Service Each
Performed Use
Check Dual
Handle
Interlock
Check
Fasteners
Check Clutch
Operation
Check Clutch
Cable
Adjustment
Clean Engine
Check Engine
Oil
Change
Engine Oil**
Check Tire
Pressure
Check Auger
Gearcase
General
Lubrication
*
After first five hours of operaion.
**
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions
CHECK DUAL HANDLE INTERLOCK
Without the engine running, press down
(engage) both clutch levers. Release
attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch
should remain engaged until traction clutch
lever is released, then both clutches must
disengage.
CHECK FASTENERS
Make sure all hardware is tightened properly.
Every Every
5 hrs. 25
hrs.
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*
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•
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•
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CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION
Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds
when attachment clutch lever is released.
Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive
clutch lever is released.
If clutches do not engage or disengage
properly, adjust or repair before operation.
See on page 29 and Traction Drive Clutch
Adjustment on page 31.
Yearly
CHECK CLUTCH CABLE
ADJUSTMENT
Make sure the attachment clutch and traction
drive clutch are adjusted as specified in on
page 29 and Traction Drive Clutch
Adjustment on page 31.
CLEAN ENGINE
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
The engine crankcase oil should be checked
every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be
maintained in safe operating range on
dipstick at all times or engine damage will
result (See Engine Manual).
Park unit on a level surface. Refer to Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
NOTE: Run engine just prior to changing oil,
•
warm oil will flow more freely and carry away
more contaminants.
•
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
(921013, 017, 018, 022, 027, 031, 034)
Keep tires at pressure listed on the tire
sidewall. See Check Tire Pressure on
page 13.
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