Ariens 911 - Manual (Page 14)

Lubrication and Maintenance
Ariens Dealers will provide any service which may be
required to keep your mower operating at peak
efficiency. Should engine repair or service be
required, it can be obtained from an Ariens Dealer or
an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center.
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WARNING: Stop engine, wait for moving
parts to stop, and remove wire from
spark plug (keep wire away from plug to
prevent accidental starting) before
attempting any lubrication or
maintenance procedures.
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CAUTION: DO NOT touch engine or
parts which are hot from operation.
Allow such parts to cool before
servicing
General
Mower does not require any lubrication. Wheel
assemblies are .designed for long life without
additional
lubricatiori. (The professional models
911065 and 911317 has zerk fittings on drive carrier
and rear axle).
Service Positions
A handlebar service position is provided, for tipping
the unit, for convenient cleaning and service
operations.
To place handlebar into the handlebar service
position, remove braces from pins, rotate handlebar
forward and place pins into holes of braces. See
Figures 6 and 13.
NOTE: Nuts and bolts replace pins on Professional
Models.
IMPORTANT: When tipping to service engine or unit,
use the following service positions for the brand and
type of engine on your mower:
Tecumseh Vector and Centura Engines; place
handlebar into handlebar service position and tip
machine to the rear.
Briggs & Stratton Quantum and Diamond Plus
Engines; place handlebar into handlebar service
position and tip the machine to the left, opposite the
side descharge deflector.
Kawasaki Engines; place handlebar into handlebar
service position and tip machine to the right, side
discharge deflector side.
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Figure 6: Handlebar Service Position
NOTE: On the models with Kawasaki engines,
remove the side discharge deflector, if so equipped,
prior to tipping the machine.
NOTE: A piece of plastic bag may be used to seal
fuel tank opening when tipping mower. To seal,
remove fuel tank cap, cover fuel tank opening with
plastic, replace and tighten cap securely before
tipping mower. Be sure to remove plastic before
attempting to operate mower.
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WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable
and must be handled with care.
IMPORTANT: If 4 cycle engine becomes “flooded”
due to tipping, clean air cleaner. Gasoline, drawn into
cylinder may wash cylinder wall and shorten engine
life. If cylinder wall becomes washed with gasoline,
remove spark plug, put one teaspoon of oil in
cylinder, turn engine over a few times and replace
spark plug.
Engine Oil (4 cycle engines)
Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For API
Service SF or SG” with a single viscosity SAE30.
Capacity is approximately 1-1/4 pints. Detergent oils
keep engine cleaner and retard formation of gum and
varnish deposits. DO NOT add anything to
recommended oil.
Checking
The engine crankcase oil should be checked daily or
every five (5) hours of operation.
To check oil, place mower on flat, level surface. Wipe
all debris from around oil fill cap.
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