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SECTION 5: GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Contents
• Filling Fuel Tank
• Service Position
• Engine Cooling
• Clutch & Brake
• Drive Belt
• Chute Deflector
Transport
Storage
’ Engine Trouble Shooting
• Maintenance Schedule
• Accessories
General Maintenance
Ariens Dealers will provide any service which may be
required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
Should engine service be required, it can be obtained
from an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center.
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Filling Fuel Tank
A WARNING
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EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and
FLAMMABLE FUEL can result in
serious injury or death. Handle fuel with
care. ALWAYS use an approved (RED)
fuel container.
No Smoking!
No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flame!
OLU10 Allow engine to cool before maintenance.
1. Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed.
2. Put unit in open or well ventilated area.
3. Stop engine and allow to cool.
4. Clean Fuel Cap and surrounding area
to prevent dirt form entering Fuel Tank.
5. Remove Cap.
IMPORTANT: 2 cycle engines require that oil be mixed
with fuel. Failure to mix oil with gasoline will result in
seizure and severe damage to engine. DO NOT use
gasohol or gasoline containing alcohol because alcohol
will cause internal parts to deteriorate. See Engine
Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
Mix 50 parts fuel to 1 part oil. We
recommend OSten Mix a 2 Cycle
Engine Lubricant.
Fill fuel tank with mixture. Tank
capacity is 1.2 quarts (1.1 liters).
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NOTE; Fuel mixture left standing for prolonged periods
will begin to separate; thoroughly shake mixture before
use.
8. Replace Fuel Cap and tighten.
9. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
Service Position
Tip unit forward onto front of Impeller housing for
service. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over. Strap
and clamp onto bench if needed.
A CAUTION
When equipment is tipped up onto housing, remove
enough fuel so that no spillage will occur.
Engine Cooling
Engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely around
engine from Air Intake (Figure 12) to cooling fins on
cylinder head and block, to prevent overheat.
A WARNING
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HOT SURFACES can result in
serious injury or death. DO NOT
touch parts which are hot from
operation. ALWAYS allow parts to
cool.
Every 10 hours of operation or every year (more often if
conditions require) remove cooling shrouds and clean
cooling fins. Clean external surfaces of engine of dust,
dirt and oil deposits which can contribute to improper
cooling. See Engine Manual.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate engine with cooling
shrouds removed, this will overheat engine and cause
damage.
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