Ariens ZT XL 42 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 15

Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
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.
Operation
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The hour meter has three functions:
1. Timer (TMR1)
Measures the time spent on individual jobs.
Press and hold the toggle button to reset the
timer to zero. TMR1 will then start measuring
engine run time until it is reset to zero again.
2. Service Alert
Displays maintenance interval reminders for:
• changing engine oil (CHG OIL)
• changing the hydraulic oil and filter
(CHG HYD OIL)
• servicing the air filter (SRV
AIRFILTER)
The alert starts counting down two hours
before the maintenance is due. The meter
flashes NOW when it reaches the
maintenance time.
Press and hold the toggle button to reset the
maintenance clock to zero after performing
the service.
3. Service Interval Presets
Hour meter is preset for recommended
service intervals.
Hydraulic oil and filter:
• First 75 hours, every 400 hours
thereafter.
Engine oil and filter:
Engages (2)
1 and disengages
(1) mower
blades.
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Press and release
1
the toggle button (2)
to shift between
different functions.
Press and hold the
toggle button to reset
the timer or clear a
service message.
• First 25 hours, every 100 hours
thereafter
NOTICE: The preset engine oil service
intervals in the hour meter are normal
recommended intervals. Specific engine
manufacturer's recommendations may vary.
Steering Levers
• Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers
backward.
• Forward (2) – Push both steering
levers forward.
• Left (3) – Pull left steering lever back
or push right steering lever forward or
a combination of both.
• Right (4) – Pull right steering lever
back or push left steering lever forward
or a combination of both.
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NOTICE: To stop, return both steering levers
to neutral.
NOTICE: The steering levers must be in the
neutral position to start the engine.
NOTICE: The parking brake must be
disengaged prior to moving the steering
levers from the neutral position.
Mower Lift Pedal
Figure 6
Raises and lowers the deck.
1. Height of Cut Lever
2. Mower Lift Pedal
3. Adjustment Bracket
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Figure 6
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