Ariens Pro-24 Brush Cutter Specifications download pdf (Page 17)

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CHECK DRIVE BELTS

Check tension of mower blade and wheel

drive belts. See BELT TENSION

ADJUSTMENT on page 20. Check drive belts

for wear and/or damage and replace as

necessary. See BELT REPLACEMENT on

page 22.

GENERAL LUBRICATION

Lubricate wheel drive shaft through grease

fitting every 16 hours of operation. Lightly oil

all other moving parts every 25 hours of

operation. Wipe off excess oil to avoid

accumulation of dirt and debris.

CHECK MUFFLER

Check muffler for debris, cracks, wear, or

other damage every 50 hours of operation.

CLEAN AIR FILTER

Clean air filter every 50 hours of operation.

See engine manual for specific information.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

See engine manual for oil type and

recommended service intervals.

IMPORTANT: Proper oil level must be

maintained at all times or engine damage will

result. DO NOT overfill. Be sure engine is

level when adding oil.

REPLACE FUEL FILTER

See engine manual for recommended service

interval.

REPLACE SPARK PLUG

See engine manual for recommended service

interval.

NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can

cause sparking. Replace terminal if

damaged.

SERVICE POSITION

Put unit into service position for easy access

to underside of deck.

1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to

stop and hot parts to cool.

2. Place unit on a flat, level surface.

3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug.

4. Remove fuel cap, place a piece of fuel-

resistant plastic bag over the opening

and tighten cap securely.

5. Tip unit up onto left (muffler) side.

Make sure unit is secure and will not tip

over.

IMPORTANT: After service is complete and

unit is upright, remove plastic from fuel cap

and connect spark plug wire to spark plug.

PTO CLUTCH CABLE

ADJUSTMENT

1. Shut off engine.

2. Remove lower drive belt guard. See

Drive Belt Guards on page 18.

3. Test the PTO clutch adjustment:

• Disengage control l lever (Figure 10,

item 1).

• The blade brake pad should contact

the mower spindle lower pulley and

the tensioner assembly should not

contact the mower blade drive belt.

• Engage control lever.

• The blade brake pad should not

contact the mower spindle lower pulley

and the tensioner assembly should

contact the mower blade drive belt.

NOTE: Belt tension is adjusted by moving the

engine mounting plate. See Adjust Mower

Blade Drive Belt Tension on page 21.

4. With the control lever disengaged,

loosen the lock nuts on the cable

adjuster. See Figure 13.

5. Turn the adjuster body in its mounting

bracket to tighten or loosen the clutch

cable.

CAUTION: Replace worn-out

mufflers immediately. Continued

use could result in fire or

explosion.

CAUTION: Avoid fuel spills. Follow

steps below to help prevent fuel

spills. If fuel leaks into air cleaner,

replace air cleaner. ALWAYS clean

up any spilled fuel.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read

and understand the entire Safety

section before proceeding.

WARNING: If you cannot adjust the

controls so the unit drives properly,

immediately take the unit to your

local authorized dealer for repairs.

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