Ariens 985115 - Manual (Page 14)

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TIPS FOR OPERATION
Use slow gears when operating the tractor on rough
ground, slopes, small areas, near buildings or other
obstacles.
Use a slow gear and a fast engine speed when operating
a snowblower, rotary cultivator, or a mower in heavy
grass.
Walk behind, never between the handlebars.
CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Test the safety interlock system at each operation. If the
system does not function properly, do not operate the unit
until repairs are made. See Safety Interlock System on
page 11.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
Check the engine oil daily, or before each use. Never
operate the engine when the oil level is below the low
mark on the dipstick. See the engine manual for oil
change schedule and detailed instructions.
CHECK AIR CLEANER
Check the air cleaner daily. See the engine manual for
detailed instructions.
CHECK ENGINE COOLING
Check the cooling system every 25 hours. Clean all of the
grass and other material from the cooling fins and intake
screen of the engine. If necessary, remove the engine
shrouds to clean the engine.
LUBRICATE CONTROL LINKAGE
Every 25 hours of operation put a drop of engine oil on
the pivots of the throttle lever, the direction control lever,
the gear shift lever, the PTO control, and range shift
handle.
NOTE: There are no grease fittings on the tractor.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check all fasteners after 25 hours of operation to make
sure that they are tight. Replace any fastener that is
missing.
CHECK CLUTCHES
After 25 hours of operation, check the adjustment of the
forward-reverse and gear clutches.
The reverse clutch is adjusted correctly when the
direction control lever stops 15 degrees past vertical to
the rear. The lever should return to neutral position from
reverse.
The forward clutch is adjusted correctly when the
direction control lever is in the full forward position and
the large spring has a coil clearance of .010” (.254mm).
The Hi-Low Gear clutch is adjusted correctly when the
gear shift lever is in the “HIGH” or “LOW” position and the
spring coils are .010” (.254mm) apart.
To adjust clutches, see Service and Adjustments.
ADJUST PTO BRAKE
Adjust the PTO brake after every 100 hours of operation.
See Service and Adjustments.
ADJUST SLIP CLUTCH
Adjust the slip clutch after every 100 hours of operation.
See Service and Adjustments.
LUBRICATE TRANSMISSION
After every 100 hours of operation, check the level of the
lubricant in the transmission. Never operate the tractor
when the transmission oil level is below the “LOW” mark
on the dipstick.
1. Stop the engine and raise the hood.
2. Make sure that the tractor is level.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand entire Safety section before
proceeding.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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25 100 200
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Check Sasfety
Interlock
•
Check Engine Oil
• •
Check Air Cleaner
• • •
Check Engine Cooling
•
Lubricate Control
Linkage
•
Check Fasteners
•
Check Clutches
•
Adjust PTO Brake
•
Adjust Slip Clutch
•
Lubricate Transmission
Service Battery
• •
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