Ariens 924118 8524 manual Maintenance Schedule, Check Dual Handle Interlock, Check Fasteners

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Service	Each	Every	Every	Yearly
Performed	Use	5 hrs.	25
			hrs.
Check Dual	•
Handle
Interlock
Check	•
Fasteners
Check	•
Clutches
Clean Engine	•
Check Engine		•
Oil
Change		*	•
Engine Oil
Check Tire			•
Pressure
Check Auger			•	•
Gearcase
General			•	•
Lubrication
Battery			•	•
Maintenance

*After first two hours of operation.

CHECK DUAL HANDLE

INTERLOCK

Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction clutch lever is released, then both clutches must disengage.

CHECK FASTENERS

Make sure all hardware is tightened properly.

CHECK CLUTCHES

Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever is released.

Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive clutch lever is released.

If clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust or repair before operation (see Service and Adjustments).

CLEAN ENGINE

Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

CHECK ENGINE OIL

The engine crankcase oil should be checked every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine damage will result (See Engine Manual).

Park unit on a level surface. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Change oil after first 2 hours of operation, thereafter change oil every 25 hours (more often if required). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

Run engine just prior to changing oil. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more contamination.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Keep tires at pressure listed on the tire sidewall.

CHECK AUGER GEARCASE

IMPORTANT: Proper oil level must be maintained.

Gear cases are filled to the correct level at the factory. Unless there is evidence of leakage, no additional lubricant should be required. Check oil level each season or every 25 hours of operation.

To ensure adequate lubricant level:

1.Remove filler plug (Figure 10). Lubricant must be at least up to bottom of lubricant filler hole with unit resting on a level-surface.

2.Add lubricant if required. Allow oil to drain to level of plug and replace plug.

IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (Part Number 00008000).

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