Maintenance Schedule - Ariens ZT XL Series Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can
prolong the life of unit. The following chart
shows the recommended service schedule.
Refer to the maintenance instructions in the
Engine Manual for additional information.
Interval Task
Check
Safety
Interlock
System
Check
Parking
Brake
Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do
Each Use
Check
Tires
Check
Mower
Blades

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper
operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test
this system each time the unit is operated. If this system
does not function as described, do not operate until repairs
are made (see Safety Interlock System on page 12).
Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever (see
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 14). Push unit. If unit rolls,
contact your Gravely Dealer.
not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
Do not spray the unit with water, especially when the unit is warm
from operation. Water can seep into bearings and damage them.
NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 29 for correct tire pressure.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim
parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:
•Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment
and experience to perform the job.
• Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
• Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause
an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding can
structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
• Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating. Use
a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to
stand to one side.
CAUTION: Check for worn or damaged mower blades.
NOTE: To have full access to the engine, the
seat must be tipped forward (see TIPPING
SEAT FORWARD on page 17) and the hood
opened (see OPENING AND CLOSING
HOOD on page 18).
Action
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