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4.2 SERVICE POSITIONS
Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments
which may be required to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency. Should engine service be required,
contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer’s service center.
Service Position
Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop engine
and disengage clutches. Tip up on the service bar for
ease of access during some procedures. Assure unit is
secure and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto lift if
used.
When unit is tipped up onto its service bar, undrained
gasoline drawn into cylinder may wash cylinder wall
and shorten engine life.
4.3 FILLING THE FUEL TANK
To add fuel to fuel tank (Figure 3):
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool for 2 minutes.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt
from entering fuel tank.
4. Remove cap.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use gasohol or gasoline
containing alcohol. Alcohol will cause internal parts to
deteriorate. See Engine Manual for correct type and
grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2" (1.3 cm) below bottom of
filler neck with unleaded gasoline.
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
Maintenance Schedule
The chart below shows the recommended
maintenance schedule that should be performed on a
regular basis. More frequent service may be required
due to working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient
temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
See Engine Manual for further maintenance and
troubleshooting information.
4.4 GENERAL LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT: Wipe each grease fitting clean before
and after lubrication. Keep grease and oil off belts to
avoid slippage and deterioration.
NOTE: Apply Sten Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent
to the lube fittings. Order P/N: 00036800 - three pack of
3 oz. cartridges or 00036700 - ten pack of 14 oz.
cartridges.
The steering system, front wheels, left rear wheel and
linkage pivot points should be lubricated every
25 hours of operation, or twice each season,
whichever occurs first (Figure 4).
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START
UP can cause death or serious injury.
ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, wait for
moving parts to stop and remove wire from
spark plug before adjusting or servicing.
HOT SURFACES can result in death or
serious injury.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot from
operation.
ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
ROTATING PARTS can cut off body parts.
Keep hands and feet away. Loose clothing,
long hair or scarves can get caught in rotating
parts and cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION: FUEL SPILLS may result in minor
or moderate injury and/or damage to the unit.
Before unit is tipped up onto housing, remove
enough fuel so that no spillage will occur.
Remove battery to prevent spillage of
electrolyte.
FLAMMABLE FUEL and its EXPLOSIVE
VAPORS can result in death or serious injury.
Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an
approved fuel container.
No Smoking! No lighted Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool before any service.
1. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick
2. Air Cleaner Cover
3. Spark Plug
4. Oil Drain Plug
5. Fuel Tank
6. Fuel Cap
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