Ariens A173K22 (96146500) Specifications Page 12

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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SJ-SL.
Select theoil'sSAEviscosity gradeaccording
to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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.H-_. _ _0 _ 40 _ _,0 i 1o0
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or at least once a year if the
lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in
one year,
Check the crankcase oil level before
starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug
securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain
oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until
fuel tank is empty.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark
plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface.
3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
and drain oil into a suitable container,
Rock lawn mower back and forth to re-
move any oil trapped inside of engine.
7, Continue adding small amounts of oil,
rechecking the dipstick until oil level
settles at FULL. DO NOT overfill, or
engine willsmoke heavily from the
muffler on startup.
8. Always be sure to retighten oil dipstick
before starting engine.
9. Reconnect spark plug wire to plug.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may
be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every I00 hours of
operation or every season, whichever oc-
curs first. Service air cleaner more often
under dusty conditions.
TO CLEAN AIR FILTER
1. Remove cover,
2. Carefully remove cartridge,
3. Clean by gently tapping on afiat sur-
_ face. If very dirty, replace cartridge.
CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such
as kerosene, are not to be used to clean
cartridge. They may cause deterioration
ofthe cartridge, Do not oil cartridge. Do
not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartddge.
4, Install cartridge, then replace cover,
Cartridgex_ \ Slot
Back plate
4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn
mower or side of engine.
5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout,
stopping every few ounces to check the
oil level with the dipstick.
6. Stop adding oil when you reach the
FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a
minute to allow oil tosettle.
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season. If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-
retor, replacement is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
2. Place new fuel filter in position infuel
line with arrow pointing towards carbu-
retor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks
and clamps are properly positioned.
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-
line,
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