EN - 15
CHECK DUAL HANDLE
INTERLOCK
1. Stop engine.
2. Engage attachment clutch and then the
traction 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 manual for your unit.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check for loose hardware.
CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION
• Auger / impeller must stop within 5
seconds
when attachment clutch lever is released.
• Wheels must stop quickly when traction
drive clutch lever is released.
IMPORTANT:
If clutches do not engage or
disengage correctly, see
19 or
Refer to the service
manual for your unit for more information
about clutch repairs.
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.
CHECK AUGER GEARCASE OIL
1. Place unit on flat, level surface.
2. Remove oil fill plug and seal washer. See
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT remove gearcase
cover.
3. Check oil level with suitable measuring
device, such as a clean screwdriver, and
add oil if needed. Oil level must be
6.1 cm – 6.7 cm (2.4" – 2.6") from the flat
surface of the gearcase cover.
IMPORTANT:
Ariens recommends using only
Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube
(see
14). Using other
lubricants will not automatically void unit
warranty, but the warranty will not cover
damage caused by using unauthorized
lubricants.
4. Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber
deterioration and replace if needed.
5. Reinstall seal washer (rubber side down)
and oil fill plug. Torque to 9
N•m
(80 lb-in).
NOTICE:
DO NOT over torque.
Measurements are given in pound force
inches (lb-in) and not pound force foot (lb-ft).
Incorrect torquing and failure to install or
correctly torque seal washer may void
gearcase warranty.
LUBRICATE UNIT
Ariens recommends using Ariens Hi-Temp
Grease or equivalent (see
14) to lubricate fittings. Lubricate each
season or every 25 hours of operation.
Figure
19
1. Auger Gearcase Cover
2. Oil Fill Plug
3. Seal Washer
