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Ariens ZT XL 42 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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ZT XL
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
™
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10%
d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
915160 – ZT XL 42
(SN 030000 +)
915162 – ZT XL 48
(SN 030000 +)
915164 – ZT XL 54
(SN 030000 +)
915184 – ZT XL 42
(SN 030000 +)
915186 – ZT XL 48
(SN 030000 +)
915188 – ZT XL 54
(SN 030000 +)
04699600D
Printed in USA
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  • Page 1 ZT XL ™ Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915160 – ZT XL 42 (SN 030000 +) 915162 – ZT XL 48 (SN 030000 +) 915164 – ZT XL 54 (SN 030000 +) 915184 – ZT XL 42 (SN 030000 +) 915186 –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY......4 STORAGE ..... . . 27 ASSEMBLY .
  • Page 3 Gravely Dealer for assistance. NOTICE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to www.ariens. on the Internet. NOTICE: To locate your nearest Gravely Dealer, go to www.gravely.com on the Internet.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY WARNING: This cutting machine HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not is capable of amputating hands avoided, MAY RESULT in minor and feet and throwing objects. or moderate injury. It may also be Failure to observe the safety used to alert against unsafe instructions in the manuals and on practices.
  • Page 5 07800401 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY TO AV 07800403 Figure 2 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit NEVER direct discharge without discharge chute toward people, pets or in operating position. property. Thrown objects Thrown objects can can cause injury or cause injury or damage.
  • Page 6 Keep feet and hands away To avoid dismemberment from all rotating or moving hazard do not put hands parts. near moving belts. DO NOT step or stand in Keep hands away from all this area. rotating or moving parts. 3. DANGER! Keep all guards and shields in place.
  • Page 7 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company EN - 7...
  • Page 8 Only trained adults may operate unit. Training manufacturer's service center. Contact your includes being familiar with controls and Ariens Company Equipment Retailer actual operation. concerning emission controls and component NEVER operate unit after or during the use of questions.
  • Page 9 Stop engine before removing grass catcher or DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. If unclogging chute. unit is parked on a slope, ALWAYS chock or block wheels and set parking brake. DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill.
  • Page 10 When practical, remove gas-powered Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed it on the ground. If this is not possible, then area. Always provide good refuel such equipment on a trailer with a ventilation.ALWAYS maintain unit in safe portable container, rather than from a...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required • Adjustable wrench • 9/16" wrench • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT 1.
  • Page 12 Check Tire Pressure Transport Position 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. •...

  • Page 13: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 5 1. Ignition Switch 8. Mower Lift Pedal 2. PTO Switch 9. Mower Deck 3. Throttle Lever 10. Fuel Gauge 4. Seat 11. Choke Control 5. Steering Levers 12. Hour meter 6. Parking Brake 13. Discharge Chute 7.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION Ignition Switch WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Operate ignition and understand the entire Safety switch with a section before proceeding. removable key. Ignition switch has CONTROLS AND FEATURES four positions: Stop (1), Headlight See Figure 5 for all controls and features (2), Run (3), Start (4).
  • Page 15 Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch • First 25 hours, every 100 hours thereafter Engages (2) NOTICE: The preset engine oil service and disengages intervals in the hour meter are normal (1) mower recommended intervals. Specific engine blades. manufacturer’s recommendations may vary. Steering Levers •...
  • Page 16 NOTICE: The height of cut lever is used to the recommended level. Overfilling may set the height of the mower deck. See cause permanent damage to evaporative Specifications on page 31 for cutting height emissions control system components. Filling dimensions. to the recommended level ensures a vapor gap required to allow for fuel expansion.
  • Page 17 Fuel Stabilizer Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent deposits from forming in the fuel system during storage by adding a quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel.

  • Page 18: Maintenance Schedule

    Stopping the Engine TRANSPORTING UNIT 1. Stop unit. ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, remove key, and close fuel shut-off valve or 2. Disengage PTO. drain fuel when transporting unit on a truck or 3. Set throttle lever to slow. trailer.
  • Page 19 Interval Task Action Check See Specifications on page 31 for correct tire pressure. Tires 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.

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING MOWER BLADE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Remove Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Figure 11 CAUTION: Mower blades are TIPPING SEAT FORWARD sharp and can cut you. Wrap the Move steering levers to neutral position and blades or wear gloves, and use rotate handles outward.
  • Page 21 1. The distance from the mower blades to Forward Pitch of Mower Blades the ground. 2. The forward pitch of the mower blades. 3. The pitch of the mower blades from side-to-side. The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground Figure 12 •...
  • Page 22 SERVICING BATTERY a. The distance from the mower blades to the ground. NOTICE: Unit comes equipped with a b. The forward pitch of the mower maintenance-free battery that requires no blades. regular maintenance except cleaning the c. The pitch of the mower blades terminals and periodic charging.
  • Page 23 Charging the Battery 3. Rotate and align battery bracket lengthwise to battery, ensuring tab Figure 18 corner is flush with battery. 4. Reinstall taptite fastener and tighten. WARNING: FROZEN 5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE to battery cable ends and terminals. and result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 24 ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS Eccentric Spacer Figure 19 Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers in. Adjustment 3 Adjustment 1 Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers out. Figure 20 3.
  • Page 25 • Turning adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease steering lever travel. • Turning adjustment bolt counter clockwise to increase steering lever travel. 1. Idler Spring 2. Electric Clutch 3. PTO Belt 4. Idler Hole 5. Idler Pulley 6. Idler Arm 7. Belt Cover Figure 22 1.
  • Page 26 4. Disconnect idler spring. The hydraulic fluid should be at the cold 5. Remove hydrostatic belt from fill line of the expansion tank. hydrostatic transmission pulleys, pulley, electric clutch, and idler. Install Figure 23 1. Install hydrostatic belt on idler, electric clutch, pulley, and hydrostatic transmission pulleys.

  • Page 27: Storage

    8. Repeat steps 1 – 7 for the other STORAGE transaxle. 9. Follow the instructions in “To Add Short Term Storage Hydraulic Fluid:” on page 26. IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with high- pressure water or store unit outdoors. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean dry area.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Safety interlock 1. Check safety interlock system (see system is not Safety Interlock System on page 14). crank/start. engaged or is faulty. 2. Fuel tanks empty. 2. Fill fuel tanks (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 16).
  • Page 29 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine overheats. 1. Engine oil level low. 1. Add engine oil. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 2. Cooling system 2. Clean cooling system. Refer to Engine plugged. Manual for detailed instructions. 3. Faulty engine. 3.

  • Page 30: Service Parts

    ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Gravely dealer to add Be sure to always use genuine Gravely these optional accessories to your unit. parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No. Description Part No. Description 71502900 Dump Cart 21541700 Spark Plug (915184, 186, 188)

  • Page 31: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915160 915162 915164 Model ZT XL 42 ZT XL 48 ZT XL 54 Engine Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki FR651 FR691 FR691 44.2 (725) Displacement – in. (cc) Max Governed RPM 3600 ± 0 (May be different from maximum RPM)
  • Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915184 915186 915188 Model ZT XL 42 ZT XL 48 ZT XL 54 Engine Kohler 7000 Series Pro 44.2 (725) Displacement – in. (cc) Max Governed RPM 3600 ± 0 (May be different from maximum RPM) - 100 Speed Forward Max.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com.
  • Page 34 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this war- ranty.
  • Page 36 Gravely 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com www.ariens.com.au...

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