Ariens Max Zoom 48 CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual page 15

Choke Control
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Throttle Lever
The throttle lever changes
the engine speed.
1
Move the throttle lever to
Fast (1) to increase engine
speed.
Move the lever to Slow (2)
to decrease engine speed.
2
Bypass Valve Lever
Drive
Neutral
Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
ON
OFF
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the
steering control levers are in the neutral
position, the PTO switch is in the "Off"
position and parking brake is set.
Push the choke lever
forward to start a cold
engine. Pull the choke
lever to the rear when the
engine gets warm.
Pull the lever back to set
the pump in neutral and
move the unit with the
engine off.
Push the lever in to set the
pump in the drive position
and operate the unit.
Power take off (PTO)
switch engages and
disengages the mower
blades.
Pull the power take off
(PTO) switch to "On"
position to engage mower
blades.
Push the power take off
(PTO) switch to "Off"
position to disengage
mower blades.
Mower Lift Pedal
Mower lift pedal raises and lowers mower
deck for mowing or transport.
Transport:
Push mower lift pedal all the way forward until
lift lock engages.
Cutting Height:
Put cutting height adjustment pin in desired
hole. Push mower lift pedal forward and hold
it while pushing down on the lift lock. Slowly
lower mower lift pedal until deck lift contacts
cutting height adjustment pin.
Parking Brake Lever
Seat Adjustments
WARNING: Make all seat
adjustments with unit stationary,
parking brake on and engine shut
off.
To adjust seat forward or backward:
1. While seated, pull seat adjustment lever
outward and slide seat into desired
position.
2. Release lever and slide seat forward or
back to lock seat into position.
Hour Meter
Measures and displays (1) the amount of time
engine has been run, time spent on jobs and
service intervals. This time cannot be
cleared.
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1. Pull lever up to engage
parking brake.
2. Push lever down to
disengage parking brake.