Ariens 927065 - Manual (Page 12)

Interval Action
25 Hours
or Every
Season
Check Battery
Lubricate Unit
Clean Air Filter^
Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and Battery
Cables).
Apply grease to two front wheel zerks.
Zerk —
Clean air filter. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
50 Hours
or Every;
Season
Change Engine Oil^
Check Fasteners
Inspect Muffler and Spark
Arrestor
Drain engine oil by opening oil drain plug. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. Replace fasteners
that are missing or damaged. Tighten all nuts and bolts to correct torque value.
Replace muffler and spark arrestor (if equipped) if corroded. Contact your Ariens
Dealer.
100
Hours or
Every
Season
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Fuel Filter
Clean Cooling System^
Check All Belts
Replace spark plug. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
Replace fuel filter. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
Clean cooling system. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
Replace worn or deteriorated belts.
Check hydrostatic belt (see Hydrostatic Belt Replacement).
Check PTO belt (see PTO Belt Replacement).
Check mower belt (see Mower Belt Replacement (927064).
^ Service more often when operating under heavy ioads, high temperatures, or dusty conditions. Replace air filter
if very dirty.
^ Change after first 5 to 8 hours of use. Change every 25 hours when operating under heavy loads or in high
temperatures.
4.5 REMOVE AND INSTALL 28 AND 32-
INCH MOWER DECK
Remove (Figure 6)
1. Remove PTO belt.
2. Disconnect electric ciutch connector.
3. Disconnect guide arms from unit.
4. Disconnect two rear links and front guide from
mower deck.
5. Slide mower deck out from under unit.
Install
1. Slide mower deck under unit.
2. Instaii guide arms on unit.
3. Connect electric ciutch connector.
4. instaii PTO beit.
5. install front guide and rear links on mower deck.
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