MAINTENANCE

Ariens and Gravely Dealers will provide any service or adjustments that may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

Maintenance Schedule

The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Service Performed
Each Use
Every 10 hrs.

 

 

 

Check Fasteners

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Inspect Bagger Parts

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Clean Unit

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Check V-belt

 

•*

 

 

 

* Check V-belt tension after initial first two hours of use.

Check Fasteners

IMPORTANT: Be certain that all hardware is tight before each use. Pay special attention to the guards and safety shields. Check tool-less hardware often. Tighten as needed.

Inspect Bagger Parts

Before each use, inspect bagger parts for any holes, abrasions, or structural damage. Replace any worn or damaged parts.

Clean Unit

Clear away grass build-up in bagger before and after each use.

Check Blower Belt

Check blower belt for wear every 10 hours; replace blower belt if worn or deteriorated. See Figure 15.

Replacing Bagger Belt (Figure 15)

1.Remove belt guard.

2.Remove old or damaged belt.

3.Install new belt on blower assembly pulley and the double pulley.

 

 

 

Note belt twist here.

52-inch deck shown.

 

Other decks similar.

 

Route tapered section of the

belt here.

Route flat "back" side of belt here.

Figure 15

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