Ariens 988319 Specifications download pdf (Page 18)

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GENERAL LUBRICATION

Apply a small amount of oil to the pivot points as required for

smooth operation (Figure 9).

Apply high quality lithium based grease to all lube fittings

every 50 hours of operation.

NOTE: The mower spindle assembly is maintenance free.

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

Check Forward Tracking

1. Start engine and run unit at full throttle.

2. Slowly push both control levers against the pivot bar.

3. Note which direction, if any, the unit pulls.

4. Stop unit and engine.

5. Adjust tracking if needed.

Try each of the following steps until the unit tracks straight. It

may not be necessary to perform all the steps.

If unit turns to the right

1. Reduce the air pressure in the left tire.

2. Increase the air pressure in the right tire.

3. Adjust the clevis on the right steering control rod down

the rod.

If unit turns to the left

1. Reduce the air pressure in the right tire.

2. Increase the air pressure in the left tire.

3. Adjust the clevis on the left steering control rod down

the rod.

Check Reverse Tracking

1. Adjust forward tracking (See Check Forward Tracking

on page 18).

2. Slowly pull both control levers all the way back.

3. Note which direction, if any, the unit pulls.

4. Stop unit and engine.

5. Adjust tracking if needed.

If unit turns to the right:

1. Reduce the air pressure in the left tire.

2. Increase the air pressure in the right tire.

3. Turn the reverse stop bolt on the right neutral

adjustment bracket counterclockwise to speed up the

right wheel.

4. Check reverse tracking and adjust as needed.

If unit turns to the left:

1. Reduce the air pressure in the right tire.

2. Increase the air pressure in the left tire.

3. Turn the reverse stop bolt on the right neutral

adjustment bracket clockwise to slow down the right

wheel.

4. Check reverse tracking and adjust as needed.

Parking Brake Adjustment

To check:

1. Pull back parking brake lever (Figure 11).

Brake arm must contact tire and brake lever must

press brake switch, and there must be an 1/8" (3 mm)

gap between the parking brake arm and the stop bolt

on the unit frame.

Figure 9

1. Wheel Bearings

2. Flange Bushings

OG1480

WARNING: Uncontrolled reverse travel can

result in serious injury.

Do not put control levers into the reverse

position unless you are prepared to operate in

reverse.

Figure 10

1. Reverse Stop Bolt

2. Neutral Adjustment Bracket

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