Ariens HYDROSTATIC S-12 - Maintenance

FIGURE 12
HYDROSTATIC MNTROL FORK 1
OIL HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LINKAGE
AIR FILTER SERVICE
Check the air filter daily or every 5 hours of operation.
When operating in extremely dusty conditions, check the air
filter daily. A pre-cleaner is available.Consult the engine manual.
To clean the cartridge, remove the wing nut and the cover,
shown in Figure 14. and then remove the cartridge. Gently
tap the cartridge on a flat surface. Do not use any liquid
cleaner to wash cartridge. Do not use compressed air to re¬
move dirt as this may rupture the cartridge.
Examine cartridge carefully and replace it with a new one
if it is hent, crushed or if there is a noticeable loss of power.
Re-assemble cartridge and cover making sure it seats around
the back plate. Install wing nut and tighten finger tight.
BATTERY SERVICE
1. Oil the roller in the cam slotted plate shown in Figure 18
with a few drops of light oil every 25 hours of operation or
monthiy.
2. Oil Control cable B, Figure 13.
3. Periodically oil hydrostatic control pivot shaft at Point C,
Figure 13.
4. P eriodically lubricate all lift linkage pivot areas.
MAINTENANCE
A N OTE that all ENGINE SERI AL NUMBERS
HIG HER THAN THOSE LISTED BELOW HAVE A
GOVERNOR SETTING OF 3250 RPM, NO LOAD
(+ 75 ROM). IDLE SET A T 1600 RPM, NO LOAD.
12 H.P.
14 H.P.
16 H.P.
18 H.P.
MODEL NO. K301S
MODEL NO. K321S
MODEL NO. K341S
MODEL NO. K361QS
SERIAL NO. 8173991
SERIAL NO. 8117916
SERIAL NO. 8119833
ALL ENGINES
HOUR METER
The hour meter is standard equipment on the Model
931015 and is available as an optional accessory for all other
models.
The hour meter is located under the engine hood, on the
right side, just ahead of the dash panel. The hour meter
will record the actual time the engine operates. Keep a record
of hour meter readings in order to perform Maintenance and
Lubrication services at the recommended hourly intervals.
Check the battery electrolyte level once each month. Add
distilled water to bring the level to the bottom of the split
iring in the filler tube of each cell.
Each spring and fail remove corrosion from the terminals
and apply a light coat of grease to the terminals. Keep
battery cables securely tightened to terminals and be sure
battery is properly fastened down in battery holder at all
times. Keeping battery clean will prolong battery life.
BATTERY CABLE
POSITIVE (-H)
TERMINAL
FIGURE 15
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