Use and Care Manual

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ADJUST ENGINE AIR CLEANER
1. Push down and turn air filter cover
counter-clockwise to unlock and remove
cover from base.
2. Rotate cover to the winter/cold-weather
position or summer position. See
Figure 15.
3. Push down and turn air filter cover
clockwise to secure cover to base.
NOTICE: Arrows on decals align when cover
locks into place.
NOTICE: DO NOT run engine with air filter
cover in the winter/cold-weather position
while operating in normal temperatures.
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.
SERVICE POSITION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tip unit onto brush.
Remove brush attachment if maintenance
requires tipping unit forward. Ensure unit is
secure and will not tip.
Place Unit in Service Position
1. Move unit to a flat, level surface.
2. Stop engine and wait for moving parts to
stop and for hot parts to cool.
3. Loosen, but DO NOT remove hardware
securing belt cover and remove belt
cover.
See Figure 16.
4. Remove hardware securing belt finger
and remove belt finger.
5. Remove attachment drive belt from
attachment sheave.
Figure 15
Normal Position
Winter/Cold Weather Position
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Read and
understand the Safety section
before proceeding.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Before rotating unit, close fuel
valve and drain fuel from tank
and fuel system. (Refer to
engine manual for instructions.)
Make sure unit is secure and will
not tip.