Ariens 935000 - Manual (Page 13)

To avoid overheating and possible engine
damage, periodically remove the shrouding from
around the cooling fins. Figure 16, and clean the
area shown within the heavy black line of all
grass,dirt or chaff accumulation.
KEEP AREAS WITHIN
HEAVY LINES CLEAR
OF ALL DEBRIS
FIGURE 20
SEAT MAINTENANCE
Clean the seat regularly, using a vinyl cleaner (not a sol­
vent.)
Extreme temperatures can damage the seat
when left without protection against the weather. If the
seat should tear, apply vihyl repair tape to the damaged
area.
BATTERY SERVICE
NOTE: REFER TO "BATTERY SET-UP AND
MAINTENANCE” SECTION, PAGE 36.
1. Check the battery electrolyte level once each
week or every 25 hours of operation. Check it
monthly if the tractor is idle or is in storage. Add
distilled water to bring the level to the bottom of
the split ring in the filler tube of each cell.
2. Each spring and fall clean the battery and ter­
minals with ammonia or bicarbonate of soda solu­
tion followed by flushing with clean water. Keep­
ing
the battery clean will prolong battery life.
After cleaning, apply a light coat of grease to the
terminal and cable ends.
3. Keep cable clamps securely tightened to terminals
and keep battery hold-down clamps tight to pre­
vent vibration. Do not overtighten clamps. This
could warp the case.
WARNING; STORAGE BATTERIES GIVE OFF HIGHLY
INFLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS. DO NOT ALLOW
SPARKS OR FLAME NEAR BATTERY. DO NOT LAY
TOOLS
ACROSS BATTERY TERMINALS WHICH MAY
CAUSE A SPARK RESULTING IN AN EXPLOSION.
4. Maintain the battery at full charge during storage
and during the winter months to prevent freezing.
When water is added during freezing weather, run
the engine at least on hour to bring the battery up
to a full state of charge.
5. When installing the battery, make certain the
ground cable is connected to the negative(-) ter­
minal on battery. See Figure 22. Be sure positive
cable is connected to positive
{+) terminal.
TIRES PRESSURES - TABLE 1
Check tires pressures at least once each month. Inflate
tires to pressures shown using a low pressure tire
gauge for accurate readings. Keep tires properly in­
flated at all times. Over-inflation will cause operator
discomfort.
Under-inflation will cause short tire life.
Make sure the tire valve caps are in place.
TIRE SIZE LOADING
Ught Medium Heavy
Front (Lawn Work) (Sno-Thro)
13
X
5.00 - 6 8 psi 12 psi 16 psi
Rear
18
X
8.50 - 8
(Lawn Work)
6 psi
(Sno-Thro)
8 psi 10 psi
TABLE 1
FUEL FILTER SERVICE - IFIGURE 21
Wheri dirt or other foreign material is allowed to enter
the fubi tank it will collect in the fuel filter eventually
causing fuel stoppage. If this occufs, replace filter.
MOWER BLADE AND VANES MAINTENANCE
Check tire pressure. Uneven tire pressure may cause
uneven grass cutting.
Models with 32” mowers are equipped with high lift
blades standard. Vanes (Service Part No. 527011)
may be bolted to the blades to improve discharge and
bagging or collecting of grass. These vanes may or may
not be helpful depending on your type of grass and
cutting conditions.
Ariens recommends that the user try the mower
without vanes first and if the performance is satisfac­
tory, use without vanes since the vanes use more
power and generate more noise. Use vanes (Service
Part No. 52701 1) only if satisfactory performance can­
not
be obtained without them. Generally, broadleaf
grasses can be cut and bagged without vanes. The
finer grasses may require vanes. In extremely wet con­
ditions, vanes may also be of help.
Routinely check for wear on the mower blade and
vanes, if used. This is especially true in sandy soil con­
ditions.
CAUTION: WEAR OF THE MOWER BLADE CAN
CAUSE STRUCTURAL WEAKNESS. DO NOT INSTALL
NEW OR REPLACEMENT VANES ON WORN BLADES.
THIS IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD.
Replace worn parts with Ariens original equipment,
blades, vanes, and Grade 8 hardware as specified. Cap
screws must be installed with heads on top of the
vanes and vanes on top of the blade.
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