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 18) and the hood opened (see OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD on page 19).
Interval | Task | Action |
| Check | WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper |
| Safety | operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test |
| Interlock | this system each time the unit is operated. If this system |
| System | does not function as described, do not operate until repairs |
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| are made (see Safety Interlock System on page 13). |
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| Check | Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever (see |
| Parking | MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 16). Push unit. If unit rolls, |
| Brake | contact your Ariens Dealer. |
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| Clean Unit | Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do |
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| not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives. |
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| NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. |
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| IMPORTANT: Do not spray the unit with water, especially when the |
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| unit is warm from operation. Water can seep into bearings and |
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| damage them. |
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Each Use | Check | See for correct tire pressure. |
Tires | CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim | |
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| parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: |
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| •Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment |
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| and experience to perform the job. |
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| • Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. |
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| • Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause |
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| an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding can |
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| structurally weaken or deform the wheel. |
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| • Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating. Use |
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| a |
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| stand to one side. |
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| Check | CAUTION: Check for worn or damaged mower blades. |
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| Blades |
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