Ariens Hydro Pro 28 Owners Manual - Page 21

CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever is released. Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive clutch lever is released. If clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust or repair before operation. See Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 25 and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 27. CHECK CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT Make sure the attachment clutch and traction drive clutch are adjusted to the range specified in Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 25 and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 27. CLEAN ENGINE Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. CHECK ENGINE OIL The engine crankcase oil should be checked every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine damage will result (See Engine Manual). Park unit on a level surface. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. CHANGE ENGINE OIL Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. NOTE: Run engine just prior to changing oil, warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more contaminants. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (926053, 054, 055) Keep tires at pressure listed on the tire sidewall. See Check Tire Pressure on page 10. CHECK AUGER GEARCASE (Figure 17) IMPORTANT: Proper oil level must be maintained. Gear cases are filled to the correct level at the factory. Unless there is evidence of leakage, no additional lubricant should be required. Check oil level each season or every 25 hours of operation. IMPORTANT: Be sure unit is resting on a level surface before checking lubricant levels. To ensure adequate lubricant level: 1. Remove filler plug and seal washer (Figure 17). Lubricant must be 2.38" - 2.63" (6.05 cm - 6.68 cm) from the flat surface of the gear case cover. IMPORTANT: DO NOT remove the gear case cover. 2. Check oil level with suitable dipstick device. Add lubricant if required. NOTE: Inspect seal washer for wear or rubber deterioration and replace as needed. IMPORTANT: Use only Ariens L3 synthetic severe duty gear lube (Part Number 00068800). Use of other lubricants will void unit warranty. 3. Reinstall filler screw and seal washer to 80 lbf-in. (9 N•m). IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVER-TORQUE! Note that measurements are in pound force inches (lbf-in) and not pound force foot (lbf-ft). IMPORTANT: Be sure to install seal washer with rubber side down (Figure 17). IMPORTANT: Improper torquing, omission of seal washer, or incorrect installation of seal washer will void unit warranty. 3 2 1 1. Auger Gearcase 2. Oil Fill Plug 3. Seal Washer Figure 17 EN - 21