Maintenance Schedule - Ariens 927067-10528 Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Interval
Check Safety
Interlock System
Check Parking
Brake
Clean Unit
Each Use
Check Tires
Check Mower
Blade
Follow Engine
Manual
Maintenance
Schedule
Check Battery
Lubricate Unit
25 Hours
or Every
Season
50 Hours Check Fasteners
or Every
Season
Check All Belts
100 Hours
or Every
Season

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Task
Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass
lever (see MOVING THE UNIT MANUALY on page 12).
Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer.
Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and
debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
IMPORTANT: The electric clutch MUST be cool prior to
cleaning mower deck with water.
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 24 for correct tire
pressure.
Check for a worn or damaged mower blade (see
SHARPENING MOWER BLADE on page 18).
Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning
Battery and Battery Cables on page 19).
Apply grease to two front
wheel zerks, steering
gear, and pinion.
Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other
fasteners. Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged.
Tighten all nuts and bolts to the correct torque value.
Replace worn or deteriorated belts.
• Check hydrostatic belt (see HYDROSTATIC BELT
REPLACEMENT on page 20 for hydrostatic belt
location).
• Check PTO belt (see PTO BELT REPLACEMENT on
page 21 for PTO belt location).
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.
IMPORTANT: Do not place unit on end.
Action
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 10).
GB - 14
Zerk
Steering
Gear and
Pinion
Zerk