Ariens Zoom 42 Operation Manual - Page 16

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE, Interval, Action - battery

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Interval Task Action IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual for additional information. NOTE: To have full access to the engine, the seat must be tipped forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 17) and the hood opened (see MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION on page 18). Check Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is operated. If this system does not function as described, do not operate until repairs are made (see Safety Interlock System on page 12). Check Parking Brake Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. IMPORTANT: Do not spray the unit with water, especially when the unit is warm from operation. Water can seep into bearings and damage them. Check Tires Each Use See SPECIFICATIONS on page 27 for correct tire pressure. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: •Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. • Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. • Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. • Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side. Check Mower Blades Check for worn or damaged mower blades (see SHARPENING MOWER BLADE on page 20). Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Schedule Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. NOTE: To drain the oil, remove oil drain cap and attach the oil drain hose, supplied in the lit pack, to the drain plug. Rotate the drain to the left to allow oil to drain. Turn the drain to the right to close. GB - 16 Oil Drain Plug

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IMPORTANT:
Proper maintenance can
prolong the life of unit. The following chart
shows the recommended service schedule.
Refer to the maintenance instructions in the
Engine Manual for additional information.
NOTE:
To have full access to the engine, the
seat must be tipped forward (see
TIPPING
SEAT FORWARD
on page 17) and the hood
opened (see
MOWER DECK REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION
on page 18).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire
Safety
section before proceeding.
Interval
Task
Action
Each Use
Check
Safety
Interlock
System
WARNING:
Safety interlock system failure and improper
operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test
this system each time the unit is operated. If this system
does not function as described, do not operate until repairs
are made (see
Safety Interlock System
on page 12).
Check
Parking
Brake
Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever (see
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY
on page 15). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact
your Ariens Dealer.
Clean Unit
Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do
not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
NOTE:
Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
IMPORTANT:
Do not spray the unit with water, especially when the unit
is warm from operation. Water can seep into bearings and damage
them.
Check
Tires
See
SPECIFICATIONS
on page 27 for correct tire pressure.
CAUTION:
Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim
parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:
•Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment
and experience to perform the job.
•
Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
•
Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause
an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding
can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
•
Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating.
Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow
you to stand to one side.
Check
Mower
Blades
Check for worn or damaged mower blades (see
SHARPENING
MOWER BLADE
on page 20).
Follow
Engine
Manual
Mainten-
ance
Schedule
Perform scheduled engine maintenance.
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
NOTE:
To drain the oil, remove oil drain
cap and attach the oil drain hose,
supplied in the lit pack, to the drain plug.
Rotate the drain to the left to allow oil to
drain. Turn the drain to the right to close.
Oil Drain Plug