Ariens 932 Series - Manual (Page 49)

Engine and Headlight
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8.1 Introduction
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WARNING: Stop engine, remove key,
wait for moving parts to stop and remove
wire from spark plug (keep wire away
from spark plug to prevent accidental
starting) before attempting any lubrica­
tion or maintenance procedures.
CAUTION: DO NOT touch engine or Sno-
Thro drive parts which are hot from
operation. Allow such parts to cool
before servicihg unit.
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8.2 Engine Oil
Checking
The engine crankcase oil should be checked
daily or every 5 hours of operation. Oil level
MUST be maintained in safe operating range
on dipstick at all times or engine damage will
result
To check oil, park sno-thro on a flat, level sur­
face, stop engine, and wipe all debris from
around dipstick cap. Remove dipstick and wipe
oil off. Screw dipstick assembly firmly but
slowly until cap bottoms on tube. Remove
dipstick and observe oil level.
If oil is low, add clean, fresh oil of same type
and viscosity as is in engine to bring oil level to
Full (F) mark (per engine manufacturers in­
structions).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill. Level must not
exceed full (F) mark. Changing Oil
Drain crankcase by removing oil drain plug.
When oil has drained, replace plug and refill
engine with new oil of proper grade (per engine
manufacturer’s instructions). Recheck oil level
with dipstick.
8.3 Engine Cooling
The engine is air cooled. Air must circulate
freely around engine from air intake screen,
over cooling fins on cylinder head and block to
prevent overheating.
Every 100 operating hours or yearly (more often
if conditions require) remove blower housing
and clean cooling fins. Also clean external sur­
faces of your engine of dust, dirt and oil
deposits which can contribute to improper
cooling.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate engine with
cooling shrouds removed. This will cause
overheating and engine damage.
Fill crankcase with oil as recommended below.
Refer also to Engine manufacturer’s instruc­
tions supplied with the product. Check oil level
before each use and change oil regularly ac­
cording to Engine Manufacturer’s instructions.
8.4 Engine Oil Recommendations
Summer:
(Above 32 F)
Winter
(Below 32 F)
SAE 30W or Substitutes:
10W30
SAE 5W20, 5W30 or
Substitute:
SAE low
Changing Oil
IMPORTANT: Change oil after first 5 hours of
operation. Thereafter change oil every 25 hours
of operation (more often in dusty, dirty condi­
tions). See engine manufacturer’s instructions
for proper type, viscosity and amount required.
NOTE: Run engine just prior to changing oil. Oil
will flow more freely and carry away more con­
tamination when warm.
8.5 Headlight
To replace lamp, remove metal ring or remove
lamp from rubber housing.
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CAUTION: When handling glass lamp,
breakage may occur.
Disconnect electrical plug and assemble new
lamp in reverse order.
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