Use and Care Manual

EN - 18
Proper maintenance can prolong the life of
unit. The Maintenance Schedule on Page 18
shows the recommended service schedule.
Your Ariens dealer can provide service and
adjustments to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine
manufacturer’s service center for engine
service.
More frequent service may be required due to
working conditions (heavy loads, high
ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or
airborne debris).
See the maintenance instructions in the
Engine Manual for additional information.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM
Check Hydraulic System
1. Inspect hydraulic drive coupling for
damage or deterioration. Replace as
necessary.
2. Check for leaking, kinked or damaged
lines. Replace as necessary.
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
NOTICE: ADD OIL BEFORE OPERATING!
Add hydraulic oil to operating level before
use. Do not overfill.
To check the hydraulic oil level:
1. Park the unit on a level surface.
2. Start the unit and run it to operating
temperature (about 10 minutes).
3. Cycle the hydraulic cylinder in and out
two or three times.
4. Stop engine. See Stop the Engine on
page 16.
5. Remove any dirt that may be around the
cap / breather on the hydraulic reservoir.
6. Remove cap / breather and wipe oil level
dipstick clean.
7. Replace cap/breather and fully tighten.
8. Remove cap/breather and check oil level
on dipstick. Oil should be within the
operating range. See Figure 21.
9. Add hydraulic oil as necessary. Do not
overfill.
Recommended Hydraulic Oil
NOTICE: Only use the following hydraulic
oils:
• ISO32 hydraulic oil (Ariens part number
00069100).
•Dexron
®
III / Mercon
®
automatic
transmission fluid.
• 10 weight AW hydraulic oil.
• Pro-Mix
™
AW-32 Hydraulic Oil.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Service Performed
Each Use Every 25 hrs. Every 50 hrs. / Annually Every 100 hrs. / Annually
Check Hydraulic
System
•
Check Hydraulic
Lines
•
Follow Engine
Maintenance
Schedule*
•
Check Engine Oil * •
Change Engine Oil *
Check Tire Pressure • •
Lubricate Unit •
Check Fasteners •
Check Wheel
Bearings
•
Change Hydraulic Oil
and Filter
•
* Refer to engine manual for instructions.
Figure 21
Hydraulic Oil Level
Operating Range
Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Cap / Breather