Ariens Professional 32 Owners Manual - Page 21

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service Performed Each Every Every Yearly Use 5 hrs. 25 hrs. Check Dual • Handle Interlock Check • Fasteners Check Clutch • Operation Check Clutch Spring Adjustments *• Clean Engine • Check Engine • • Oil Change Engine Oil ** ** • Check Tire • Pressure Check Auger Gearcase • • General Lubrication • • Battery Maintenance • • * After first five hours of operation. ** After first two hours of operation, thereafter every 25 hours. CHECK DUAL HANDLE INTERLOCK Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction clutch lever is released, then both clutches must disengage. CHECK FASTENERS Make sure all hardware is tightened properly. 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 26 and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 29. CHECK CLUTCH SPRING ADJUSTMENT Make sure the attachment clutch and traction drive clutch are adjusted to the range specified in Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 26 and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 29. 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 Change oil after first 2 hours of operation, thereafter change oil every 25 hours (more often if required). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Run engine just prior to changing oil. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more contamination. Remove the oil drain plug from the rear of the unit and tip the unit back to help drain all the oil. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (926037, 038, 039, 040, 104, 105) Keep tires at pressure listed on the tire sidewall. See Check Tire Pressure on page 11. 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. GB - 21