Use and Care Guide

EN - 17
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SERVICE PARTS
See your Ariens dealer to purchase service
parts for your unit.
CHECK DUAL HANDLE
INTERLOCK
1. Stop engine.
2. Engage traction drive clutch and then the
attachment drive clutch.
3. Release the attachment clutch lever. The
attachment clutch should stay engaged
until the traction drive clutch lever is
released.
IMPORTANT: If dual handle interlock does
not operate correctly, repair as directed in the
service guide for your unit.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check for loose or missing hardware.
CHECK CLUTCH CABLE
ADJUSTMENTS
Brush must stop within 5 seconds when
attachment clutch lever is released.
Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive
clutch lever is released.
If clutches do not engage or disengage
correctly,
see Adjust Attachment Clutch &
Brake on page 19 or See Adjust Traction
Drive Clutch on page 21.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Keep tires inflated to pressure listed on tire
sidewall.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
NOTICE: Engine oil level must be maintained
at correct level or engine damage may occur.
Refer to engine manual.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Refer to engine manual.
CLEAN RECOIL GUARD FOAM
COVER
The recoil guard foam cover must be kept
clean and free of snow and debris.
If cover becomes clogged, remove and gently
vacuum or wash with warm water.
IMPORTANT: Cover MUST be installed when
using unit in winter conditions. The cover
prevents snow from entering the recoil guard
and freezing the recoil pawls. Cover is not
necessary for operation during non-winter
months.
Service Performed
Each Use Every 5 hrs. Every 25 hrs. Annually
Check Clutch Lever
Operation
•
Check Dual Handle
Interlock
•
Check Fasteners •
Clean Recoil Guard Foam
Cover
•
Check Engine Oil •
Check Clutch Cable
Adjustments *
• •
Check Tire Pressure • •
Change Engine Oil **
General Lubrication • •
* After first use.
** Refer to engine manual for instructions.
Description Part No.
Ariens Hi-Temp Grease
•3 oz. cartridges (3)
• 14 oz. cartridge (1)
00036800
00036700
Fuel Stabilizer (4 oz.)
• Except Canada
• For Canada Only
04730400
04742500
Ariens 5W-30 Engine Oil
• 16 oz. 00091000
• 32 oz. 00067600
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Explosive separation of tire and
rim parts is possible.
• DO NOT inflate tires above
the recommended pressure.
• DO NOT inflate tires with a
compressor; use a hand
pump.
• DO NOT stand in front of tire
assembly when inflating. Use
a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you
to stand to one side.
• DO NOT mount a tire without
proper equipment and
experience.