Maintenance – Ariens 931015 S-18 User Manual
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CONTROL CABLE
OIL HYDROSTATIC CONTROL LINKAGE
FIGUREIS
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
monthly.
2. Oil control cable B, Figure 13.
3. Periodically oil hydrostatic control pivot shaft at Point C,
Figure 13.
4. Periodically lubricate all lift linkage pivot areas.
MAINTENANCE
A
NOTE
THAT
ALL
ENGINE
SERIAL
NUMBERS
HIGHER THAN THOSE LISTED BELOW HAVE A
GOVERNOR
SETTING
OF
3250
RPM,
NO
LOAD
(+ 75 ROM). IDLE SET AT 1600 RPM, NO LOAD.
MODEL NO. K301S SERIAL NO. 8173991
MODEL NO. K321S SERIAL NO. 8117916
MODEL NO. K341S SERIAL NO. 8119833
MODEL NO. K361QS ALL ENGINES
12 H.P.
14 H.P.
16 H.P.
18 H.P.
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.
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 bent, 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.
AIR FILTER CARTRIDGE
WING NUT
A
FIGURE 14
IMPORTANT:
Do
not
run
engine
with
air
fiiter
removed.
BATTERY SERVICE
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 fall 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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