Maintenance - Ariens 934027 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments
which may be required to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Should engine service be required,
contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand Maintenance and Service and
Battery Safety Rules in Safety section before
attempting any maintenance.
SERVICE POSITION
Place unit on a flat level surface. Stop engine and
disengage clutches. Assure unit is secure and will not
tip over. Strap and clamp onto lift if used. Open hood to
access battery or engine.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below shows recommended maintenance.
More frequent service may be required due to working
conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures,
dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Service Performed
Check Safety Interlock
System
Check Parking Brake
Check Fasteners
Check Engine Oil**
Change Engine Oil**
Tire Pressure
Battery
Mower Blades
General Lubrication
*
Change after first 5 to 8 hours of use.
** For all engine maintenance information, refer to engine
manual.
CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
WARNING: FAILURE OF INTERLOCK,
together with improper operation could result
in death or serious injury.
With operator on seat, engine must not start if PTO is
engaged.

MAINTENANCE

Before
Every Every
Each
25 hrs. 50 hrs.
Use
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GB - 13
Engine MUST STOP if operator leaves seat when:
• forward and reverse pedal is not in neutral or
• parking brake is disengaged or
• PTO is engaged
Engine MUST NOT start unless:
• parking brake is set/brake pedal is depressed and
• forward and reverse pedal is in neutral and
• PTO is disengaged.
CHECK PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake is designed to prevent unexpected
movement of the unit. If the parking brake allows unit
movement while engaged, see Service and
Adjustments for proper parking brake spring setting.
CHECK FASTENERS
Be certain all hardware is tightened to the proper
torque. Pay special attention to blades, guards and
safety shields.
TIRE PRESSURE
Check air pressure in all tires every 25 operating hours.
See Specifications.
BATTERY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand Battery Safety Rules in Safety
section before proceeding.
Clean Battery
Keep battery and its terminals clean. Inspect every 25
operating hours or monthly for best performance.
1. Disconnect cables from battery (negative, then
positive).
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush.
3. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
4. Reconnect cables to battery (positive, then
negative).
Electrolyte Level
Every 25 hours of operation or each week check
electrolyte level of each cell by removing caps one at a
time. The electrolyte level should be at level indicator.
Use distilled water to fill each cell if needed.
IMPORTANT: When distilled water is added to battery
during freezing weather, it must be charged to mix
water with electrolyte or water will remain at top and
freeze.