Ariens Apex 52 User Manual

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Service Alerts: Counts down hours until
service is needed and displays "Now" when
service is due. Service time is measured for:
• Engine oil and filter changes (CHG OIL)
• Hydraulic oil and filter changes (CHG H
OIL)
• Air filter service (SVC AIRFILTER)
The service intervals preset into the hour
meter are:
• Hydraulic oil and filter: First 75 hours and
every 400 hours thereafter
• Engine oil and filter: First 25 hours and
every 100 hours thereafter
• Air filter: Every 100 hours
NOTICE: The preset engine oil services
intervals are normal recommended intervals.
Specific engine manufacturer’s
recommendations may vary.
To clear a service message, press the mode
button to select service alert mode and then
hold the mode button for 3
seconds.
CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK
SYSTEM
Check function of the Safety Interlock System
by performing the tests below. Contact your
Ariens dealer for repair if any of the tests fail.
CHECK PARKING BRAKE
1. Park unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Position steering levers in neutral.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. Stop engine and wait for moving parts to
stop and for hot parts to cool.
5. Bypass transaxles. See Move Unit
Manually on page 16.
6. Push unit forward.
• If unit does not move forward, no
adjustment is needed.
• If unit moves forward easily, adjust the
brake lever.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
NOTICE: Engine oil level must be maintained
at correct level or engine damage may occur.
Refer to engine manual.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
See Specifications on page 39 for
recommended tire pressure.
Test Steering
Levers
PTO Parking
Brake
Result
Starting Interlock
1 Neutral Off On Engine
starts.
2 Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On On or
Off
Engine does
not start.
3 Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
or
Off
Off Engine does
not start.
Operating Interlock (Engine On)
Figure 20
1. Mode Button
1
4 * Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On On or
Off
Engine
shuts off.
5 * Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
or
Off
Off Engine
shuts off.
* When operator lifts off seat.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Explosive separation of tire
and rim parts is possible.
• DO NOT inflate tires above
the recommended pressure.
• DO NOT inflate tires with a
compressor; use a hand
pump.
• DO NOT stand in front of
tire assembly when
inflating. Use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose
long enough to allow you to
stand to one side.
• DO NOT mount a tire
without proper equipment
and experience.
Test Steering
Levers
PTO Parking
Brake
Result
Starting Interlock

Ariens Apex 52 Specifications

General

Brand	Ariens
Model	Apex 52
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English