Ariens 927 Series - Manual (Page 12)

Lubrication and Maintenance
Ariens deafers will provide any service which
may be required to keep your riding mower
operating at peak efficiency. Should engine
repair or service be required, it can be obtained
from an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer’s service center.
WARNING: Stop engine, remove key and
wait for moving parts to stop before at^
tempting any lubrication or maintenance
procedures.
CAUTION: DO NOT touch engine or
riding mower parts which are hot from
operation. Allow such parts to cool
before servicing unit.
General
Your Ariens riding mower may be driven up on
ramps or, if so equipped, tipped up on its ser­
vice bar and secured for ease of access during
lubrication and maintenance procedures.
A CAUTION: DO NOT tip unit up onto ser­
vice bar without draining enough
gasoline from tank to avoid spilling
gasoiirie. On eiectric start models,
remove battery to prevent spillage of
electrolyte.
NOTE: Use Ariens Multi-Purpose Grease (Part'
Number 000150) or good grade of general f>ur-
pose grease at zerk fittings, and oil at lubrica­
tion points.
The steering system, front wheels, left rear
wheel and linkage pivot points (airown below)
should be lubricated every 25 hdUrs of opera­
tion, or twice each season, whichever occurs
first.
Lubrication and Maintenance Scheduie
IMPORTANT: When unit is tipped up onto its
service bar, undrained gasoline, drawn into
cylinder may wash cylinder wall and shorten
engine life.
WARNING: Gasoline is highly fiammabie
and must be handled with care.
General Lubrication
IMPORTANT: Wipe each grease zerk fitting
clean before and after lubrication. Keep grease
and oil off belts to avoid slippage and
deterioration.
Hours of Operation/
Time interval
Every 5 Hours
Or Daily
Every 10 Hours
Every 25 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Or Annually
Service Required
Check Engine Crankcase Oil
Oil bell crank and
other pivot points.
'Service Engine Air Filter
‘Change Engine Crankcase Oil
Service Battery
Check Tire Pressure
Check Brake Adjustment
Grease Steering System and
Front Axle Spindles
Check Spark Plugs
‘Clean or Replace Air
Filter cartridge
‘Clean Engine Cooling Fins
‘Under extremely dusty dirty conditions it may be
necessary to service more often.
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