Ariens Lawn Tractor 20/42 Specifications download pdf (Page 20)

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4. Install hose and ensure the hose is securely held in

place by the thumb latch.

OPERATING TIPS

• Cut grass when it is dry.

• Cut grass in two passes when cutting thick, long, or

wet grass. Make the first cut higher than desired.

Make the second cut at desired height.

• Always use full throttle when bagging.

• Adjust ground speed as needed to allow the bagger

to pick up debris.

Ariens/Gravely Dealers will provide any service or

adjustments which may be required to keep your unit

operating at peak efficiency.

IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure

water. DO NOT store unit outdoors.

Clean plastic surfaces with sponge and mild detergent.

Dry with a soft cloth.

Clear away debris under belt cover, in blower assembly,

in tube, and in cover assembly before storing.

Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. from unit.

Store in a clean, dry area.

Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Inspect

moving parts for damage and wear.

Touch up all rusted or chipped painted surfaces.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

Interval Task Action

Each

Use

Check

Counter-

weight

Ensure counterweight is

installed and securely fastened.

Check

Bagger

Hose

Ensure bagger hose is securely

fastened to cover assembly and

blower assembly.

Check

Mesh

Bags

Ensure mesh bags are installed,

and bagger cover is closed and

securely latched.

Check

Fasteners

Ensure all hardware is tight. Pay

special attention to the guards

and safety shields.

Inspect

Bagger

Parts

Inspect bagger parts for holes,

abrasions, or structural damage.

Replace any worn or damaged

parts with Ariens/Gravely service

parts.

Clean Unit Clear away debris under belt

cover, in blower assembly, in

tube, and in cover assembly.

10 Hours

or Every

Season

Check

V-belt

Check V-belt for wear; replace if

worn or damaged.

STORAGE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Probable Cause Correction

Airflow

indicator

points

straight

up.

1. Air flow is

restricted.

1. The mesh bags

are full (see

Emptying Mesh

Bags on

page 19).

2. The bagger is

clogged (see

Unclogging

Bagger on

page 19).

Bagger

fails to

pickup

grass or

leaves.

1. The mesh bags

are full.

1. Empty mesh

bags (see

Emptying Mesh

Bags on

page 19).

2. Bagger is

clogged.

2. Unclog bagger

(see Unclogging

Bagger on

page 19).

Blower

assembly

stops or

slows.

1. Blower assembly

clogged.

2. Unclog bagger

(see Unclogging

Bagger on

page 19).

2. Worn or

damaged V-belt.

2. Replace V-belt.

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