Ariens Grand Sierra 931038 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 14

To change:
The engine crankcase oil should be changed after first
5 hours of operation. Thereafter change oil every 50
hours (more often in dusty, dirty conditions). See Engine
Manual.
NOTE: Run engine just prior to changing oil. Oil will flow
more freely and carry away more contamination when
warm.
1. Drain crankcase by removing oil drain plug. When oil
has drained, replace plug and lift hood.
2. Remove oil fill cap and refill crankcase with three (3)
U.S. pints of proper oil (refer to Engine Manufacturers
Manual).
3. Recheck oil level with dipstick.
4. Clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over fill. Be sure engine is level
when adding oil. Overheating and engine damage will
occur.
Engine Oil Filter
Oil filter should be changed at every other oil change.
(Always use a genuine Kohler oil filter).
NOTE: Filter requires an additional 1/2 pint of oil
(3.5 pints total).
To change oil filter:
1. Drain engine crankcase and then remove filter.
2. Apply a thin coating of oil on surface of rubber seal
before installing new filter.
3. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts filter
adapter, then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
4. Start engine and check for oil leakage around filter
and at drain plug.
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1. Air Cleaner
2. Oil Filler Cap
3. Dipstick
Figure 7
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"F" MARK
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4. Spark Plug
5. Oil Filter
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Air Cleaner
IMPORTANT: DO NOT run engine with Air Cleaner
removed. Operating engine with a dirty air filter for only a
brief period of time can cause engine damage. DO NOT
wash air filter or blow dirt off with compressed air, as this
will damage filter.
Precleaner should be washed every twenty-five (25)
operating hours, or more often under extremely dirty,
dusty conditions.
To clean precleaner and check or change air filter:
1. Remove wing nuts and Air Cleaner cover.
2. Remove Precleaner from air filter.
3. Wash precleaner in warm water with detergent.
Rinse thoroughly until all traces of detergent are
eliminated and squeeze (don't wring) away excess
water. Air dry.
4. Soak Precleaner in fresh, clean engine oil and
squeeze out excess oil. Reassemble precleaner and
air filter in air cleaner. Reinstall air cleaner cover.
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5. Inspect air filter every fifty (50) operating hours.
Check more frequently under extremely dirty, dusty
conditions. Tap lightly to remove light dust. Examine
filter carefully and replace if bent, crushed, damaged
or dirty.
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Grand Sierra
1. Oil Drain Plug
2. Front/Center PTO
3. Front Axle
Figure 8
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1. Cover
2. Wing Nut
3. Precleaner
4. Air (paper) filter
5. Base
Figure 9
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