Ariens A149K21 Owner's Manual page 10

MAINTENANCE
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Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher"
Check Tires
_ Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ....
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O Check Drive Belt'! Pulleys *-
_ Check ! Sharpen / Blade
Re.p!ace
R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
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Check Engine Oil level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect'M uffler
Replace Spark Plug
m Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
EACH
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EACH 10 25 HOURS 100 STORAGE
USE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS
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1 - Change more often if operat{ng under a heavy lead or in high outdoor temperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
5 * And after each 5 hours or use.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
LUBRICATION CHART
Whee[
adjuster (on
each wheel)
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodicallyto 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.
• Follow 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").
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J
ne oil
Mulcher
door hinge
(_ 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 dirt that willshorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry,, p owdered
0graphite type lubricantsparingly.
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