Ariens 017000, Operator'S Manual

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EN - 8
Check Tire Pressure
See Specifications on page 23 for tire
pressure.
Fill Engine Fuel Tank
Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See
Specifications on page 23.
Purge Hydraulic System and Add
Hydraulic Oil
NOTICE: ADD OIL BEFORE OPERATING!
Add hydraulic oil to operating level before first
use. The system may take up to 7.6L (2 gal).
See
Hydraulic Oil System on page 18. DO
NOT overfill.
Before first use or after hydraulic system
maintenance:
1. Purge any air in the system by cycling the
hydraulic cylinder. See Purge Air From
Hydraulic System on page 19.
2. Add hydraulic oil as necessary to bring
system to operating level.
NOTICE: Some hydraulic fluid may overflow
from the cap/breather as the system warms
up and the fluid expands. Do not operate the
unit without the proper amount of oil in the
reservoir.
Check Function of All Controls
See Operation on page 15.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before proceeding.
WARNING: Avoid injury!
Explosive separation of tire and
rim parts is possible when they
are serviced incorrectly:
• Do not attempt to mount a tire
without the proper equipment
and experience to perform the
job.
• Do not inflate the tires above
the recommended pressure.
• Do not stand in front or over the
tire assembly when inflating.
Use a clip-on chuck and
extension hose long enough to
allow you to stand to one side.