Check Tire Pressure - Ariens Professional 32 - 12 Volt Manual

Connect Battery
(926513, 516)
1. Remove wing nuts from battery cover.
2. Install wire lead to battery terminal.
3. Install battery cover and tighten wing
nuts.
Check Function of Dual Handle
Interlock
Without the engine running, press down
(engage) both clutch levers. Release
attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch
should remain engaged until traction clutch
lever is released, then both clutches must
disengage. If they do not, contact your Dealer
for repairs.

Check Tire Pressure

(926321, 513, 516)
Check tire pressure and adjust to the
pressure listed on tire sidewall.
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.
Check Track Tension
(926324)
Check tracking of unit and tension the tracks
as required (see Track Tension Adjustment
on page 33).
Check Auger Gearcase Oil
Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check
Auger Gearcase on page 23).
Check Engine Crankcase Oil
IMPORTANT: The engine may be shipped
with oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual
for detailed instructions.
Fill Fuel Tank
Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See Filling
Fuel Tank on page 19.
Check Function of all Controls
Ensure unit runs and performs properly. Refer
to OPERATION on page 16.
Run-in Attachment Belt
1. Start unit in a well-ventilated area
according to Starting and Shut Off on
page 20.
2. Engage attachment clutch lever and run
attachment for about 15 minutes.
3. Stop unit, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove spark plug wire.
4. Adjust clutch idler according to
Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on
page 28.
5. Adjust belt finger, if necessary. See
Check Belt Finger Clearance on
page 30.
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