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Use AriensGard-N-Yardoil (SAE 10W-30 SE classification)
when using lawn and garden attachments. Use Ariens Sno-
Thro oil (SAE 5W-20 SE classification) when using snow
removal attachments.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
When the tractor is new, the oil should be changed after
the first 5 hours of operation.
Under normal operating conditions, the oil should be
changed every 25 hours of operation. If extremely dusty or
dirty conditions prevail, change oil more frequently, use a
filter precleaner, consult Engine Manual.
Drain the crankcase by removing the drain plug, shown in
Figure 9 , and allow the oil to drain into a container. If
possible, run engine just prior to changing oil, as the oil will
flow more freely and carry away more contamination when
hot.
NOTE: Bottom of engine shown.
FIGURE 9
Replace drain plug. Remove dip stick and refill crankcase
with 4 U.S. pints of oil. Check oil on the dip stick to see that
the oil level is at the full (F) mark. Do not overfill.
TRANSAXLE OIL GRADE AND VISCOSITY
Ariens MP-90 Gear Lube or an equivalent oil meeting the
requirements of the American Petroleum Institute (A.P.I.)
should be used. Oil viscosity (weight) should be SAE 90 and is
recommended for year-round use.
TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL
The oil level in the transaxle should be checked every 25
hours of operation or monthly.
Use the following procedure to check the transaxle oil
level:
1. Drive tractor onto level ground.
2. Stop engine.
3. Wipe dirt from around the oil level filter plugs. See
Figure 10.
4. Remove filler plug. Oil level should level with the filler
plug hole, see Figure 10.
5. If necessary, use a small funnel to add sufficient MP-90
oil to bring the oil up to the proper level. Replace plug.
Be very careful to prevent dirt and foreign materials from
entering the transaxle when checking or adding oil.
The hydraulic lift system should seldom require additional
hydraulic fluid unless a leak should develop. The hydraulic
fluid is stored in a reservoir/cooler located under the floor
panel in front of the seat. To check oil level, drive the tractor
on to level ground; move the hydraulic lift lever to the
"DOWN" position until the lift cylinder is fully retracted.
Remove the panel. The hydraulic reservoir is now exposed.
Clean away all dirt and remove the pipe plug at the front of
the reservoir. The oil level should be to the bottom of the
edge as shown in Figure 11. Rock the machine while looking
down the fill hole to be sure of the oil level position. If
additional oil is required, fill to the proper level with SAE
10W-30 Gard-N-Yard oil or equivalent by removing the top
plug, adding oil, and removing the front plug, again, to set the
oil level.
Replace all pipe plugs, clean excessive dirt from
the cooler fins and replace floor panel.
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