Ariens 929000 - Manual (Page 59)

STEERING gears
Apply a light coat of Ariens Moly Lithium grease
to the steering gears every 50 hours of operation. See
Figure 12.
INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT
Apply oil to the bearing surfaces of the blocks
every 50 hours of operation. See figure 16.
GREASE FITTINGS
Following is a list of the grease fittings with
reference numbers that identify each location on the
corresponding pictures. Figures 17 & 18. Each fitting
should be wiped clean before and after lubrication.
Grease each fitting every 50 hours of operation with
Ariens Moly Lithium gr«ase.
1. Figure 17 — Right and left king pin.
2. Figure 17 — Right and left front wheel.
3. Figure 18 — Hydrostatic control arm pivot
(hydrostatic models).
POINTS TO OIL
Periodically oil the lift point pivots, front axle
pivot, control linkage pivots and the floating inter­
mediate shaft pivots to insure long life and smooth
operation of the parts.
There is no lubrication required on the mower.
IM P O R T A N T : K E E P G R E A S E A N D O IL O F F T H E
B E L T S T O P R E V E N T B E L T S L IP P A G E A N D D E T E R IO R A ­
T IO N .
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
Ariens dealers will provide any service which
may be required to keep the Lawn Tractor operating
at peak efficiency. Ariens Company recommends that
you contact an Ariens dealer before making any
adjustments to this tractor. Refer to the engine in­
struction manual and engine nameplate for engine
maintenance instructions. If repairs or service are
required for the engine, see your Ariens dealer or the
nearest authorized engine service station.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
Clean the air cleaner and re-oil the element every
25 hours under normal operating conditions. When
operating in extremely dusty conditions, perform this
service at more frequent intervals. Use the following
procedure to service the air cleaner:
1. Raise the tractor hood. Remove screws A,
Figure 19, and lift off complete air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove screen and spacers from the foam
element. Figure 19.
3. Wash foam element in kerosene or liquid
detergent and water to remove dirt. Wrap foam in
cloth and squeeze dry. Let dry overnight.
4. Saturate foam element in clean engine.
Squeeze to remove the oil.
5. Re-assemble parts and re-install complete
assembly on the carburetor.
N O T E : W h e n r e -a s s e m b lin g th e p a rt s, m a k e
c e rta in th e fo a m e le m e n t e x te n d s o v e r th e e d g e o f
th e a ir c le a n e r b o d y . T h e fo a m e le m e n t w ill f o r m a
p r o te ct iv e s e a l.
IM P O R T A N T : N E V E R R U N T H E E N G IN E W IT H
T H E A IR C L E A N E R R E M O V E D !
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
The engine is air cooled. Grass particles, chaff
and dirt may clog the cooling system, especially when
mowing dry grass or operating in extremely dusty
conditions. Continued operation with a clogged
cooling system may cause severe overheating and
possible engine damage.
Figure 18
Figure 19
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