Assembly - Ariens 988811 Owner's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
1. Remove the unit from shipping
container.
2. Adjust tire pressure to 8 to 16 psi (55 to
110 kPa).
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.

ASSEMBLY

3. Check the adjustments outlined in
Service & Adjustments.
4. Check engine oil level. See engine
manual.
5. Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See
FILLING FUEL TANK on page 15
6. Check for loose hardware.
7. Be sure that safety interlock system
operates correctly. See Check Safety
Interlock System on page 14.
8. Be sure that unit tracks straight.
Unit must not pull sharply to the left or
right when the steering levers are
released. See TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT on page 22.
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