Ariens Zoom XL 48 Owners Manual - Page 18

Interval Task Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Each Use Schedule Action Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine 1 Manual for detailed instructions. NOTE: To drain the oil, use the oil drain hose (1) supplied with unit, not the drain plug that is shown in the Engine Manual. Check Battery Lubricate Unit Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 22). Apply grease to zerk (1) on each front wheel 25 Hours or Every Season 1 50 Hours Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. or Every Fasteners Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged. Tighten all nuts and Season bolts to the correct torque value. Check All 100 Belts Hours or Every Season Replace worn or deteriorated belts. • Check hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 25 for hydrostatic belt location). • Check PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24 for PTO belt location). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Move steering levers to neutral position and rotate handles outward. Tip seat forward. Seat Tipped Forward GB - 18 Figure 9