Ariens 931000 - Manuel (Page 12)

TRANSMISSION COOLING (CONTINUED)
Be sure transmission cooiing fan is in good condition.
TIRE PRESSURES
Check tire pressures at ieast once each month. Inflate tires to
pressures shown in the chart below. Use a low pressure tire
gauge for accurate readings.
TIRE SIZE LOADING
Light Medium Heavy
Front
16 X 6.50 X 8
(Lawn Work)
8 p.s.i.
(Sno-Thro)
12 p.s.i. 16 p.s.i.
Rear
23x 10.50x 12
(Lawn Work)
6 p.s.i.
(Rotary Tiiier)
8 p.s.i. 10 p.s.i.
Keep tires properly inflated at all times. Over-inflation will cause
operator discomfort. Under-inflation will cause short tire life.
Always see that the tire valve caps are in place and securely
tightened to prevent air loss.
FUEL PUMP AND FILTER - FIGURE 17
The engine may fail to start due to lack of fuel at the carburetor if
the fuel pump shown in Figure 17 loses its prime. This can occur
when the fuel tank is run dry or may be due to evaporation of fuel
from the system after a storage period. In either case, make cer­
tain there is fresh fuel in the tank and operate the priming lever
on the fuel pump several times to start fuel flow. (Models with
twin cylinder engines require no priming and have no primer
lever.) If a faulty fuel pump is suspected, see your Ariens dealer.
When dirt or other foreign material is allowed to enter the fuel
tank it will collect in the fuel filter located by Figure 17. This will
eventually cause fuel stoppage. The filter can be disassembled
and cleaned.
LUBRICATION AND PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE
Hours of Operation/
Time Interval
Every 5 Hours or Daily
Every 25 Hours or Monthly
Every 50 Hours or Quarterly
Every 100 Hours or Semi-
Annually
Service Required
Check Engine Crankcase Oil
Service Engine Air Filter &
Precleaner
Service Battery
Check Tire Pressures
Check Transmission Oil
Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Park Lock Assembly
Oil Hydrostatic Control
Linkage
Oil Park Lock Control Cable
Grease Steering System
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Clean Transmission Cooling
Fins
Check Spark Plug
Clean Paper Air Filter
Element
Every 250 Hours or Yearly Change fuel filter
NOTE: WHEN TRACTOR IS NEW, CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL
AFTER THE FIRST FIVE HOURS OF OPERATION.
Ariens dealers will provide any service which may be required to
keep the tractor operating at peak efficiency. The tractor is
equipped with the finest quality engine obtainable. However,
should servicing be required, it can be obtained from an Ariens
dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer’s service station.
Consult your Ariens dealer for details.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
The seat is adjustable for operator comfort. To adjust seat,
loosen the two knobs securing the seat springs to the deck and
move the seat forward or back as required. Re-tighten knobs. If
this does not provide sufficient adjustment, remove the cap
screws securing the seat mounting brackets; refasten using
another set of mounting holes provided. Now re-adjust, using
the adjustment knobs.
CAUTION: REMOVE BATTERY FROM TRACTOR BEFORE TIPPING
OR LIFTING THE UNIT FOR ADJUSTMENTS OR ATTACHING
EQUIPMENT. BATTERY IS NOT SEALED AND SPILLED ACID
WILL DAMAGE PRODUCT. WHEN HANDLING BATTERY BE SURE
TO AVOID CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID, WHICH CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY TO EYES, ETC. FOLLOW ALL CHARGING IN­
STRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. WHEN “JUMP STARTING” THE
UNIT BE SURE TO CONNECT THE NEGATIVE BOOSTER CABLE
TO FRAME (NOT TERMINAL).
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