Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued)

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1. Grease Fitting on the Front Axle

Figure 3: Steering Axle Pivot

Checking the Engine Oil

Check the engine oil level daily. Never operate the engine with the oil level below the low mark on the dipstick. See your engine manual for oil specifications and oil filter service instructions.

To check the oil level:

Clean around the dipstick to prevent dirt from entering the tube.

Remove the dipstick and wipe off the oil.

Put the dipstick back in place. Be sure it is all the way down.

Remove the dipstick again and note oil level.

Add oil, if needed. Do not overfill.

Put the dipstick back in place. Be sure it is all the way down.

Changing the Engine Oil

Read your engine manual for recommended change schedule.

Move the tractor to a level area. Lock the brake.

If the engine is cold, let it run for 5 minutes.

When the engine is warm, stop it and raise

the rear fender.

WARNING: Engine muffler and other parts are hot.

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1.Grease Fittings for the Steering Arms

2.Grease Fittings for the Steering Columns

3.Adjusting Bolt

4.Lock Nut

5.Adjusting Nut

Figure 4: Steering Arms

Clean the areas around the dipstick and drain plug.

Remove the dipstick.

Put an open top container that will hold four quarts under the drain plug.

Remove the drain plug.

Allow the engine to drain completely.

Clean and reinstall the drain plug.

Remove the oil filter (some models), clean the oil filter port and install a new oil filter according to the instructions on the oil filter.

Fill with new oil to the “Full” mark on the dipstick.

Replace the dipstick. Lower the rear fender.

Start the engine and check for leakage at the drain plug. Tighten the plug if leakage occurs.

Checking the Battery Fluid

Check the battery fluid every 200 hours. Use caution and wear eye protection when checking the battery. To check the battery:

Clean the top of the battery.

Lift the filler caps.

If the fluid level is below the split rings in the filler tube, add distilled water. Do not fit above the split ring. Do not use a metal funnel.

Reinstall the filler caps. Push them all the way down.

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Ariens 070 - Professional G, 071 - Professional G, 072 - Professional G Checking the Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil

070 - Professional G, 071 - Professional G, 072 - Professional G specifications

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