Maintenance Schedule - Ariens 988811 Owner's Manual

Period Service
Check Safety Interlock
System
Check Air Cleaner
Check Engine Oil
Each
Use
Check Engine Cooling
Check Fasteners
Check Tire Pressure
Follow Engine Manual

Maintenance Schedule

Every 25 Check All Belts
Hours
Mower Blades
Clean Air Cleaner
Foam Element
Every 50 General Lubrication
Hours
Change Engine Oil
Every
Check Fuel Filter
100
Check Spark Plug
Hours
Check Muffler
Clean Air Cleaner
Paper Element
*
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation and every 100 hours thereafter.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Task
described, do not operate until repairs are made. See
Check Safety Interlock System on page 14.
Check the air cleaner element before each use. See
engine manual for detailed instructions.
Check the engine oil level before each use. Never operate
the engine when the oil level is low. See engine manual for
detailed instructions.
Check the engine air cooling system before each use. See
engine manual for detailed instructions.
Check all nuts, bolts, and other fasteners before each use.
Replace missing or damaged fasteners.
Check tires for proper inflation, excessive wear or damage
before each use. The correct air pressure is 8 – 16 psi (55
– 110 kPa).
Perform scheduled engine maintenance. See engine
manual for detailed instructions.
Check all belts for wear or damage. If belts slip, check for
damaged belt tensioner.
Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace as
needed. See MOWER BLADES on page 26.
See engine manual for detailed instructions.
Oil all pivot points and pin connections. Grease lube
fittings. See GENERAL LUBRICATION on page 22.
*
Open the petcock to drain oil through oil drain hose on the
right side of engine. See engine manual for additional
instructions.
See engine manual for detailed instructions.
See engine manual for detailed instructions.
Check muffler for damage or wear. Replace if necessary.
See engine manual for detailed instructions.
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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