IMPORTANT: Change oil after first 2 hours of
operation on new engine, thereafter every 25
operation hours, more often in dusty conditions.
Ariens dealers will provide any service which may be
required to keep tractor operating at peak efficiency.
Tractor is equipped with the finest quality engine
obtainable. However, should servicing be required, it
can be obtained from an Ariens dealer or an
authorized engine manufacturer's service station.
Engine Oil
CAUTION: DO NOT touch engine or
tiller drive parts which are hot from
operation. Be careful handling hot drain
oil.
Checking
The engine crankcase oil should be checked daily or
every five hours of operation. Oil level MUST be
maintained in safe operating range at all times or
engine damage will result.
To check oil, park tiller on a flat level surface, stop
engine and disengage clutches. Use Depth Control
to level engine so that accurate reading can be taken.
Wipe all debris from around fill plug, remove it, and
observe oil level. Proper level is lip of threads for fill
plug. If low, add clean fresh oil of same type and
viscosity as is in engine to bring oil level to lip of
threads.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill. Be sure engine is
level when adding oil.
Changing
IMPORTANT: Change oil after first two hours of
operation, thereafter change oil every twenty five (25)
hours of operation (more often in dusty, dirty
conditions). See Engine Manufacturers Instructions
for proper type, viscosity and amount required.
NOTE: Run engine just prior to changing oil. Oil will
flow more freely and carry away more contamination
when warm.
Drain crankcase by removing oil drain plug. When oil
has drained replace plug. Recheck oil level when
refilling.
Engine Cooling
The engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely
around the engine cylinder and over the cylinder
head to prevent overheating.
Every fifty (50) operating hours (more often if
conditions require) remove cooling shrouds and clean
cooling fins. Also clean external surfaces of your
engine of dust, dirt and oil deposits which can
contribute to improper cooling.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate engine with cooling
shrouds removed - this will cause overheating and
engine damage.
Air Cleaner
IMPORTANT: DO NOT run engine with the Air
Cleaner removed. Operating engine with a dirty air
cleaner for only a brief period of time can cause
engine damage. DO NOT wash Air Cleaner element
or blow dirt off with compressed air as this will
damage element.
Inspect Air Cleaner Element every 25 operating
hours, and replace when damaged or dirty. Check
more frequently under dirty, dusty conditions. To
check cleaner element tap lightly to remove light
dust. Examine element carefully and replace it if
bent, crushed, damaged or dirty. Reassemble
element in air cleaner. Reinstall air cleaner cover
and tighten screws firmly.
Lubrication and Maintenance
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