Ariens 935000 - Manual (Page 12)

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CAUTION; REMOVE BATTERY FROM TRACTOR
BEFORE TIPPING OR LIFTING THE UNIT FOR AD­
JUSTMENTS. BATTERY IS NOT SEALED AND SPILLED
ACID
WILL DAMAGE PRODUCT. WHEN HANDLING
BATTERY BE SURE TO AVOID CONTACT WITH BAT­
TERY ACID, WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO
EYES,
ETC. FOLLOW ALL CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. WHEN "JUMP STARTING" THE UNIT BE
SURE TO CONNECT THE NEGATIVE BOOSTER CABLE
TO FRAMES (NOT TERMINAL.)
GENERAL
All dealers will provide any service which may be re­
quired to keep the Yard Tractor operating at peak effi­
ciency. Ariens Company recommends that you contact
an Ariens dealer before making any adjustments to this
tractor. Refer to the Engine Instructions for engine
maintenance instructions. If repairs or service are re­
quired for the engine, see your Ariens dealer or the
nearest authorized engine service station.
RAISING THE HOOD - FIGURE 18
1. The engine, battery, electrical components, air
cleaner, fuel filter and fuel tank are readily ac­
cessible by raising the hood.
operating in extremely dusty conditions, perform thi<^^
service at more frequent intervals. Use the followinv
procedure to service the air cleaner.
1. Raise the tractor hood. Remove screws, "A", Figure
1 5, and lift off complete air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove screen and spacers from the foam ele­
ment, Figure 1 9.
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 oil. Squeeze to
remove the excess oil.
5. Re-assemble parts and re-install complete
assembly on the carburetor.
NOTE: WHEN RE-ASSEMBLING THE PARTS, MAKE
CERTAIN THE FOAM ELEMENT EXTENDS OVER THE
EDGE OF THE AIR CLEANER BODY. THE FOAM ELE­
MENT WILL FORM A PROTECTIVE SEAL.
IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH THE AIR
CLEANER REMOVED!
2. To raise the hood, grasp each side and raise it up­
wards and forward until it stops.
RAISING THE REAR DECK - FIGURE 18
The trahsaxle, PTO and jackshaft assembly, clutch
idler, and Traction Drive Belt are readily accessible by
raising the rear deck until the seat rests against the
steering wheel.
SPACERS
LIFT UP LIFT UP
AIR CLEANER SERVICE - FIGURE 19
Clean the air cleaner and re-oil the element every 25
hours under normal operating conditions. When
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - FIGURE 20
1. The engine is air cooled. Grass particles, chaff and
dirt may clog the cooling systehi, 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.
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2. It is essential that the rotating screen, engine cool­
ing fins and the exhaust system be kept free of
dirt and debris which could cause the engine to
overheat.
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