MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.
IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual for additional information.
NOTE: To have full access to the engine, the seat must be tipped forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 17) and the hood opened (see OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD on page 18).
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| Check Safety | WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and | |
| Interlock | improper operation of unit can result in death or | |
| System | serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is | |
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| Check | Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever | |
| Parking | (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15). Push unit. If unit | |
| Brake | rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. | |
| Clean Unit | Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and | |
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| debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives. | |
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| NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. | |
| Check Tires | See SPECIFICATIONS on page 29 for correct tire pressure. | |
| Check | Check for worn or damaged mower blades (see SHARPENING | |
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| Follow | Perform scheduled |
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| Engine | engine maintenance. | 1 |
| Manual | Refer to Engine |
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| Maintenance | Manual for detailed |
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| Schedule | instructions. |
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| oil, use the oil drain |
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| petcock (1) supplied |
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| with unit, not the |
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| drain plug that is |
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