Ariens GARDEN TRACTORS 931013 S-14G - Manual (Page 9)

The engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely around
the engine from the air intake screen shown in Figure 15 and
over the cooling fins in the cylinder head and block to prevent
overheating.
Every 50 hours of operation or quarterly check the air
intake screen. Wipe away any dirt or debris which has col­
lected on the screen. Remove the shroud. Figure 15 and in­
spect the cooling fins. Remove any dirt, or chaff accumulations
from the cooling fins with compressed air. Replace shroud.
TIRE PRESSURES
Check tire pressure at least once each month. Inflate
tires to pressures shown in the chart below. Use a low pressure
tire gauge for accurate readings.
TIRE SIZE LOADING
Light Medium Heavy
Front
1 6 x 6 . 5 0 x 8
(Lawn Work)
8 p.s.i.
(Sno-Thro)
12 p.s.i. 16p.s.i.
Rear
23 X 8.50 X 12
23 X 10.50 X 12
(Lawn Work)
6 p.s.i.
(Rotary-Tiller)
8 p.s.i. 10 p.s.i.
Keep tires properly inflated at all times. Over-inflation
will cause operator discomfort. Under-inflation will cause
short tire life. Always see that the tire valve caps are in place
and securely tightened to prevent air loss.
FUEL PUMP AND FILTER
The engine may fail to start due to lack of fuel at the
carburetor if the fuel pump shown in Figure 16 loses its
prime. This can occur when the fuel tank is run dry or may be
due to evaporation of fuel from the system after a storage
period. In either case, make certain there is fresh fuel in the
tank and operate the priming lever on the fuel pump several
times to start fuel flow.
If a faulty fuel pump is suspected, see your Ariens dealer.
When dirt or other foreign material is allowed to enter the
fuel tank it will collect in the fuel filter shown in Figure 16.
This will eventually cause fuel stoppage. The filter can be dis­
assembled and cleaned.
LUBRICATION AND PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE
Hours of Operation/
T- , ^ , Service Required
Time Interval
Every 5 Hours or Daily Check Engine Crankcase Oil
Service Engine Air Filter
Every 25 Hours or Monthly Service Battery
Check Tire Pressures
Check Transaxle Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Park Lock Assembly
Grease Steering System
Every 50 Hours or Quarterly Clean Reservoir/Cooler Fins
Check Spark Plug
Every 250 Hours or Yearly Clean Fuel Filter
NOTE: When tractor is new, change the engine oil after the
first five hours of operation.
FUEL FILTER IS
LOCATED UNDER
FLOOR PLATE
REGULATOR
RECTIFIER
PRIMING LEVER
IGNITION BREAKER POINT COVER FIGURE 16
ADJUSTMENTS
A
CAUTION: ARIENS RECOMMENDS THE CUS­
TOMER CONSULT HIS LOCAL ARIENS DEALER
FOR PROPER ADJUSTMENTS. THE USE OF
IMPROPER TOOLS OR INCORRECT ADJUST­
MENT COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
TRACTOR OR INJURY TO OPERATOR.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
The seat is adjustable forward and backward to seven
positions. To adjust seat position, grasp seat back and raise
seat. Slide the seat forward or backward as required to the
most comfortable position.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Proper toe-in of the front wheels is necessary to assure
proper steering and to reduce tire wear. The proper amount
of toe-in is when the front of the wheels are 1/16" to 1/8"
closer together than the rear of the wheels, measured at the
horizontal centerline of the rim flange.
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