General Lubrication - Ariens 911173-LMP Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

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CHECK DRIVE BELT
(911175, 179)
Check drive belt and replace if worn or
damaged. See DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT on page 21.
CHECK FASTENERS
Check all fasteners for proper tightness. Pay
special attention to blade hardware and all
guards, shields and safety devices.
CHECK AIR CLEANER
See engine manual for specific information.
NOTICE: Cutting height must be set to lowest
position to remove air cleaner cover. See
Figure 7.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
IMPORTANT: Change engine crankcase oil
after first five (5) hours of operation. Then
change oil after every 25 hours of operation.
Refer to engine manual for instructions and
proper oil type.
NOTICE: User must lean mower on side to
drain oil from dipstick tube.
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.

GENERAL LUBRICATION

NOTICE: The mower transmission is
lubricated and sealed at the factory. It should
need no routine lubrication. If the
transmission leaks grease, bring the mower
to your local Ariens dealer for repair.
CHECK SPARK PLUG
Spark plug should be replaced every 100
hours of operation or each year.
NOTICE: Loose spark plug wire terminals
can cause sparking. Replace terminal if
damaged.
CHECK ENGINE COOLING
WARNING: HOT SURFACES
can cause death or serious injury.
DO NOT TOUCH parts which are
hot from operation. ALWAYS
allow parts to cool.
To prevent overheating, air must circulate
freely around the cooling fins, cylinder head
and block.
Every 100 hours of operation or yearly (more
often if conditions require) remove blower
housing and clean cooling fins. See engine
manual for instructions.
CHECK MUFFLER
Check muffler for debris, cracks, wear, or
other damage.
CAUTION: Replace damaged
muffler immediately. Continued
use could result in fire or
explosion.
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