Table Of Contents; Product Specifications; Customer Responsibilities - Ariens Lawn Tractor 54 Operator's Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline Capacity
and type:
Oil Type (API: SG-SL):
Oil Capacity:
Spark Plug:
Charging System:
Battery:
Blade Bolt Torque:
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 5-6
OPERATION ............................................................. 7-13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 14
3 Gallons/11,35 L
Unleaded Regular
SAE 10W30 (above 32°F/0°C)
SAE 5W30 (below 32°F/0°C)
64 oz/1,96 L
Champion RC12YC
(Gap: .030"/.76 mm)
15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM
AMP/HR: 28
MIN. CCA: 230
Case Size: U1R
45-55 FT. LBS./62-75 Nm

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor.
It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to
give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service
center/department. We have competent, well-trained tech ni-
cians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop erly.
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your tractor.
• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Stor-
age" sec tions of this manual.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
while operating this machine, including (at a minimum)
sturdy footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection.
Do not mow in shorts and/or open toed footwear.
• Always let someone know you are outside mowing.
WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal com-
bus tion engine and should not be used on or near any un-
im proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov ered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with
a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest authorized service center/department.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands.
MAINTENANCE ..................................................... 14-17
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 18-24
STORAGE .................................................................... 25
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 26-27
WARRANTY ................................................................. 28
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