Ariens 931015 S-18 User Manual download pdf (Page 7)

Before attempting to push the tractor be sure the hy

drostatic control lever is in neutral (N) and the free

wheeling valves pushed in. If the lever is in the "Park-Start"

position the rear wheels will be mechanically locked.

The tractor will not move under power unless the free

wheeling valves are closed (button out), by rotating cam.

FIGURES

IMPORTANT: DO NOT PUSH OR TOW TRACTOR

LONG DISTANCES AS INTERNAL TRANSMIS

SION DAMAGE COULD RESULT. LOAD TRAC

TOR ON A TRAILER OR TRUCK WHEN MOVING

LONG DISTANCES.

LUBRICATION

FILLING THE TANK

The fuel tank filler cap is located behind the seat, see

Figure 7. Wipe the dust and dirt from around the cap before

removing it to prevent dirt from falling into the tank while

filling. Use an approved gasoline container and keep it clean.

The fuel tank capacity is 4.5 U.S. gallons.

Use regular grade gasoline. Be sure the gasoline is clean and

fresh. Do not use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with

gasoline.

ENGINE

Check the engine crankcase oil level daily or every 5

hours operation. It is essential that the oil level be maintained

in the "safe" operating range as shown in Figure 8 at all

times or serious engine damage could result.

To check the oil, stop engine and wipe all dirt and dust

from around the dip stick. Figure 9. Pull dip stick out, wipe

off the oil, re-insert dip stick and push it down tight. Pull

the dip stick out and observe the oil level. Add sufficient oil

of the proper viscosity to bring the oil up to the "fill"

(F) mark, see Figure 8. Be sure tractor is level to correctly

read dip stick.

FIGURES

DO NOT OVERFILL — Oil level must never exceed full mark.

Oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 4 U.S. pints.

FIGURE 7

Use AriensGard-N-Yardoil (SAE 10W-30 SE classification)

when using lawn and garden attachments. Use Ariens Sno-

Thro oil (SAE 5W-20 SE classification) when using snow

removal attachments.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

When the tractor is new, the oil should be changed after

the first 5 hours of operation.

Under normal operating conditions, the oil should be

changed every 25 hours of operation. If extremely dusty or

dirty conditions prevail, change oil more frequently. See

Engine Owner's Manual.

Drain the crankcase by removing the drain plug, shown in

Figure 10, and allow the oil to drain into a container. If

possible, run engine just prior to changing oil, as the oil will

flow more freely and carry away more contamination when

hot.

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