Ariens Max Zoom 48 Operation Manual - Page 18

Period Each Use Service Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Schedule Task Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions. Every 25 Hours Check Mower Blades Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace as needed. See Mower Blades on page 20. Every 50 Hours Check Air FIlter Lubricate Unit Check Brake Gap Clean Battery Every 100 Hours Check Fasteners Check Belts Every 400 Hours Change Hydraulic Fluid and Filter* Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow Engine Manual for maintenance schedule. Oil all pivot points and pin connections. Grease lube fittings. See Lubricate Unit on page 22. Adjust gap if necessary. See Adjusting the Parking Brake on page 24. Keep battery and its terminals clean. See Clean Battery on page 21. Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. Replace missing or damaged fasteners. Tighten all nuts and bolts to their correct torque value. Replace worn or deteriorated belts. See Replacing Mower Belts on page 25 and Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt on page 26. Drain hydraulic fluid tank, replace hydraulic oil filter, refill system. See Hydraulic Fluid on page 19. *Change hydraulic fluid and filter after the first 75 hours of operation and then every 400 hours. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 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 a Ariens Dealer or the engine manufacturer's authorized service center. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. CAUTION: HOT SURFACES may result in injury. DO NOT touch engine or drive parts which are hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before servicing. SERVICE POSITION 1. Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop engine. Ensure unit is secure and will not tip over. Strap and clamp onto lift if used. 2. Place steering levers in neutral and engage parking brake. 3. Remove wing knob. 4. Tip seat forward (Figure 6). CAUTION: Be sure footing is secure to accomodate weight shift of seat when rotating it into service position. 5. When service is complete, lower seat and secure with wing knob or hex nut. GB - 18