Ariens 009-1648 - Manual (Page 19)

E ngine
Correct maintenance can increase the life of the
engine. See Engine Manual for information on the
operation and maintenance of the engine.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT change engine governor
setting or over speed engine.
To access engine;
1. Flip seat forward.
2. Unhook Engine Shroud Cover latch.
3. Push in on clips located under seat and lift Cover
up and off unit. Place aside (Figure 6).
4. After engine service is complete, replace and
fasten Engine Shroud Cover.
E ngine C ooling
Each day before operation, every 12 hours, or more
often if conditions require, check the following:
1. Check the level of oil in the engine. NEVER
operate the engine when oil level is below the add
mark.
2. Check air cleaner element. Dirt can decrease the
flow of air to the engine.
3. Check the air cooling system on the engine. Debris
can decrease the flow of air to the engine.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate engine with cooling
fins plugged or removed; this will cause overheating
and engine damage.
E ngine O il
Check and Add Engine Oil
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 (see Engine
Manual).
To Check Engine Crankcase Oil;
1. Park unit on a flat, level surface. Place Travel-
Steering Control Levers in neutral and set brake.
2. Stop engine and remove Engine Shroud Cover.
3. Clean debris away from oil cap.
4. Remove oil cap and dipstick. Wipe oil off dipstick
with a clean cloth. Replace dipstick until cap
bottoms on tube.
5. Remove dipstick again and observe oil level. Oil
should be at the Full (F) mark.
6. If low, add oil at oil fill opening and bring oil level up
to the Full (F) mark.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT over fill. Oil level must not
exceed Full (F) mark. Overheating and engine damage
will occur. Be sure engine is level when adding oil.
7. Replace oil cap and dipstick.
8. Clean up any spilled oil.
Change Engine Oil
To drain engine crankcase oil:
1. Open the valve, located on the left side of the
engine at the back of the unit. The oil will drain
through a tube under the back of the frame.
2. Close valve when drained.
B elts
MOVING PARTS can cut or amputate body parts.
ALWAYS wait for moving parts to stop before
maintenance or service of unit.
Mower Drive Beit Replacement
Refer to Figure 7.
1. Disconnect main idler spring from frame.
2. Remove belt from electric clutch and mower pan.
3. Install new belt in reverse order, checking for belt
alignment and clearance.
4. Connect main idler spring to frame.
Rotary Mower Belt Replacement
Refer to Figure 7.
1. Remove mower drive belt.
2. Remove sheave covers.
3. Remove idler spring.
4. Remove belt.
5. Reverse procedure for installation.
Transaxle Belt Replacement
1. Remove transaxle idler spring from frame.
2. Remove belt from belt from transaxles (Figure 8).
3. Remove belt from engine sheave.
4. Install new belt in reverse order, checking for belt
alignment and clearance.
5. Connect transaxle idler spring.
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