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For ease of access to bottom of unit during service

procedures, your riding mower may be driven up on

ramps or tipped up onto bagger attachment service bar

and braced securely. (For units without a bagger

attachment, a service bar package is available through

your Ariens Dealer).

5.2 ENGINE OIL

See engine manufacturer’s instructions for proper type,

viscosity and amount required.

The engine crankcase oil should be checked daily or

every five (5) hours of operation. Oil level MUST be

maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all

times or engine damage will result.

1. Clean all debris away from around oil cap.

2. Remove oil cap and dipstick. Wipe oil off dipstick

with a clean cloth.

3. Replace dipstick until cap bottoms on tube.

Remove dipstick again and observe oil level. Oil

should be at the Full (F) mark.

4. If low, add oil and bring up to the Full (F) mark. DO

NOT over fill. Oil level must not exceed Full (F)

mark.

5. Replace dipstick and cap.

6. Clean up any spilled oil.

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT overfill. Be sure engine is level

when adding oil.

5.3 CHANGING OIL

IMPORTANT:

Change engine crankcase oil after first

two (2) hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil every

twenty five hours of operation (more often in dusty dirty

conditions).

NOTE:

Run engine just prior to changing oil. Oil will

flow more freely and carry away more contamination

when warm.

1. Drain engine crankcase by removing oil drain plug.

After oil has drained, replace plug.

2. Remove oil fill cap and dipstick.

3. Pouring slowly, fill crankcase with oil. (See

specifications).

4. Check oil level with dipstick. Replace dipstick and

retighten cap.

5.4 AIR CLEANER

IMPORTANT:

Never run engine without complete air

cleaner installed on engine.

Foam Filter

Inspect filter every twenty-five (25) operating hours

(more often if unit is used under extremely dirty or

dusty conditions).

1. Wash in water and detergent solution and squeeze

(don’t twist) until all dirt is removed.

2. Rinse thoroughly in clear water.

3. Wrap in a clean cloth and squeeze (do not twist)

until completely dry.

4. Saturate with engine oil and squeeze (do not twist)

to distribute oil and remove excess oil.

Paper Filter

Do not attempt to clean or oil filter. Replace once a

year or every 100 operating hours, more often if used

in extremely dusty conditions.

Clean inside of cover and body of filter holder. Replace

filter and cover and secure.

WARNING:

Stop engine, remove key and

wait for moving parts to stop before

attempting any service procedures.

CAUTION:

DO NOT touch engine or riding

mower parts which are hot from operation.

Allow such parts to cool before servicing unit.

CAUTION:

DO NOT tip unit up onto service

bar without draining enough gasoline from

tank to avoid spilling gasoline. On electric

start models, remove battery to prevent

spillage of electrolyte.

WARNING:

Gasoline is highly flammable and

must be handled with care.

Figure 14

1. Cover

2. Filter Element

3. Paper Element

4. Body

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