Ariens 935000 - Manual (Page 15)

FILLING THE FUEL TANK - FIGURE 24
Before filling the tank, wipe all dust and dirt from
around the cap to prevent dirt from falling into the tank.
Use an approved gasoline container and keep it clean.
Fill tank completely. The tank capacity is 1.7 gallons
(6.5
liters). Use clean, fresh "regular” grade of
automotive gasoline. Use leaded or unleaded type. Do
not use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Refer to Engine Instructions also.
DANGER: ALWAYS USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING
GASOLINE. NEVER FILL THE FUEL TANK WHEN THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT.
NEVER SMOKE WHILE FILLING THE TANK. REMOVE
THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE FILLING TANK.
ENGINE OIL - FIGURE 24
Fill crankcase with oil as recommended below. Refer,
also, to Engine Manufacturer's Instructions supplied
with the product. Check oil level before each use and
c h a n g e o i l r e g u l a r l y a c c o r d i n g t o E n g i n e .
Manufacturer's Instructions. Check oil level with trac­
tor on a level surface. Keep dipstick area clean.
IMPORTANT: ENGINE WILL SMOKE EXCESSIVELY IF
DIPSTICK IS NOT PUSHED DOWN UNTIL IT SNAPS IN­
TO PLACE.
CHANGE ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL
1. When the tractor is new, the oil should be chang­
ed after the first five hours of operation.
Thereafter under normal operating conditions the
oil should be changed every 25 hours of opera­
tion. If extremely dusty or dirty conditions prevail,
change oil more frequently.
2. Drain crankcase by opening petcock or removing
the drain plug. Figure 24, while the engine is
warm. Allow the oil to run into a container.
NOTE: WITH THE ENGINE WARM, THE OIL WILL
FLOW MORE FREELY PERMITTING MORE CON­
T A M I N A N T S T O B E D R A I N E D F R O M T H E
CRANKCASE.
3. Close petcock or replace the drain plug. Remove
dipstick and refill crankcase with the proper type
and viscosity of oil as shown in Tables 2 & 3.
Check oil on the dipstick to make sure that the
level is to the "FULL" mark. DO NOT OVERFILL.
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SEASON ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDA­
TIONS - YT8
Summer:
(Above 32°F)
SAE SOW or substitutes:
SAE 10W30, 10W40
Winter:
(Below 32°F)
SAE 5W30 or substitute:
SAE 10W
ENGINE CRANKCASE CAPACITY IS 2 PINTS. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
TABLE 2
SEASON ENQINE OIL RECOMMENDA­
TIONS - YT11
Summer:
(Above 32°F)
SAE SOW or substitutes:
SAE 10W30, 10W40
Winter:
(Below 32°F)
SAE 10W30, 10W40
Below 0°F: SAE 5W20, 5W30; or
substitutes: 5W20, 5W30,
5W40 synthetic oil
ENGINE CRANKCASE CAPACITY IS 3 PINTS ( 1 . 4
LITERS). DO NOT OVERFILL.
TABLE 3
STEERING GEARS - FIGURE 24
Apply a light coat of Ariens Moly Lithium grease to
steering gears every 50 hours of operation. See Figure
24.
TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL
The Transaxle is lubricated at the factory and should re­
quire no further lubrication by the owner.
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