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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.
CLEAN ENGINE COOLING FINS
Cooling fins circulate air around cylinder head
and engine block. Engine may overheat if fins
are clogged or damaged. Refer to engine
manual.
CHECK AIR FILTER
Check air filter and replace if clogged or
damaged. Refer to engine manual.
CLEAN GRASS BAG
Check grass bag frequently for wear.
Remove grass bag, empty grass clippings,
wash with garden hose and allow it to dry.
Replace worn or damaged bag with Ariens
original equipment only.
Clean grass clippings and other debris from
mower pan. See Figure 16.
WASH DECK
NOTICE: DO NOT clean topside of deck with
water. To avoid engine damage, clean debris
from the topside of the deck using
compressed air or a dry cloth.
Models 911607, 911608
See Figure 17.
Occasional deck cleaning with the washout
port prevents debris buildup and maintains
cutting efficiency.
IMPORTANT: Use of the washout port may
deposit a dark-green residue on surface
where deck was cleaned.
1. Move unit to a flat, level surface.
2. Stop engine and wait for moving parts to
stop and for hot parts to cool.
NOTICE: DO NOT use washout port when
mower is warm from operation.
3. Secure coupler to garden hose.
4. Firmly push coupler onto washout port
until coupler clicks.
5. Gently tug on the hose to verify coupler is
secure.
IMPORTANT: If water leaks from coupler,
coupler is not secure.
6. Open water-supply valve.
7. Start engine and engage mower blade.
Keep blade engaged until water color
under deck changes from green to clear.
See Start the Engine on page 14.
8. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop and for hot parts to cool. See Stop
Engine on page 14.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
1. Hose Coupler
2. Washout Port
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