MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Service Performed
Check Clutch Lever Operation •
Check Dual Handle Interlock
Check Fasteners
Check Clutch Cable
Adjustments *
Check Tire Pressure
Check Engine Oil
Change Engine Oil **
General Lubrication
Check Auger Gearcase Oil
* After first use.
** Refer to engine manual for instructions.
SERVICE PARTS
See your Ariens dealer to purchase service
parts for your unit.
Description
Ariens Hi-Temp Grease
• 97 ml (3 oz) cartridges (3)
• 414 ml (14 oz) cartridge
(1)
Ariens L3 Lube – 237 ml
(8 oz)
Shear Bolt and Nut
Fuel Stabilizer – 118 ml
(4 oz)
• For Canada Only
Gearcase Seal Washer
Spark Plug
Ariens 5W-30 Engine Oil
• 473 ml (16 oz)
• 946 ml (32 oz)
CHECK DUAL HANDLE
INTERLOCK
1. Stop engine.
2. Engage attachment clutch and then the
traction drive clutch.
3. Release the attachment clutch lever. The
attachment clutch should stay engaged
until the traction drive clutch lever is
released.
If dual handle interlock does not operate
correctly, adjust or repair as directed in the
service guide for your unit.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check for loose hardware.
CHECK CLUTCH CABLE
ADJUSTMENTS
•
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
•
correctly, see Adjust Attachment Clutch &
•
Brake on page 17 or Adjust Traction Drive
Clutch on page 19. Refer to the service guide
for your unit for more information about clutch
•
•
repairs.
•
•
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Keep tires inflated to pressure listed on tire
sidewall.
Part No.
00036800
00036700
00068800
53200500
04730400
04742500
06400920
21547400
CHECK ENGINE OIL
NOTICE: Engine oil level must be maintained
00091000
at correct level or engine damage may occur.
00067600
Refer to engine manual.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Refer to engine manual.
CHECK AUGER GEARCASE OIL
1. Place unit on flat, level surface.
2. Remove oil fill plug and seal washer. See
IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove gearcase
cover.
EN - 13
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Explosive separation of tire and
rim parts is possible.
• DO NOT inflate tires above
the recommended pressure.
• DO NOT inflate tires with a
compressor; use a hand
pump.
• DO NOT stand in front of tire
assembly when inflating. Use
a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you
to stand to one side.
• DO NOT mount a tire without
proper equipment and
experience.
Figure 14.