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Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts
or adjustments which may be required to
keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
Should engine require service, contact an
Ariens Dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
NOTE: Some working conditions (heavy
loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty
conditions, or airborne debris) may require
more frequent service.
See engine manual for further maintenance
and troubleshooting information.
After first 5 Hours of operation.
CHECK PTO CLUTCH LEVER
CONTROL
The engine and blade must stop within
5 seconds after releasing the control. If the
blade continues to run, adjust or repair
control immediately.
NOTE: If the blade makes a scraping sound
when the PTO lever is released, the blade
brake is faulty. Contact an Ariens Dealer
immediately for repair.
CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL
The unit must stop quickly and completely
when the drive controls are released. Adjust
or repair if necessary. See Forward/Reverse
Drive Controls on page 20.
CLEAN UNIT
Before each use clean unit, muffler and
engine surfaces of debris, oil or fuel spills to
ensure proper cooling and prevent fires.
NOTE: Do not spray the unit with water,
especially when the unit is warm from
operation. Water can seep into bearings and
damage them.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT: Maintain proper oil level at all
times or engine damage will result.
Check the level of the engine crankcase oil
before each use.
Make sure engine is level when checking oil.
See engine manual for instructions.
CHECK MOWER BLADE
See Figure 10.
Check blade mounting: blade must be secure
and bolt torqued to 92 – 130lbf-ft
(125 to 176 N•m). Check blade for nicks and
dull cutting edges. Sharpen if necessary.
Check blade for rounded or broken ends,
thinned metal or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
NOTE: Blades should be sharpened and
balanced professionally. Contact your Ariens
Dealer.
To remove blade:
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Block blade to prevent rotation.
3. Remove mounting hardware and mower
blades from mower deck. See Figure 9.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Service
Performed
Before
Each
Use
25
hrs 50
hrs 100
hrs
Check PTO
Clutch •
Check Wheel
Drive Control •
Clean Unit •
Check Engine
Oil •
Check Mower
Blade •
Check Drive
Belts •
Check
Fasteners •
Check Air
Cleaner ••
Change
Engine Oil •*
General
Lubrication •
Check Spark
Plug •
Check Engine
Cooling ••
Check Muffler •
*