Ariens Zoom 2552XL Operator's Manual page 11

To start the engine:
1. Make sure the steering levers are in neutral.
2. Put the PTO switch in the Off position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If the engine is cold, move the choke control to the On
position. If the engine is warm or hot, do not use
choke.
5. Move the throttle to 3/4 Fast position. See Engine
Manual for detailed instructions.
6. Put the ignition key in the switch and turn it to the Start
position.
7. As soon as the engine starts, release the key.
8. Move the choke control to the Off position from the
Choke position. Wait until the engine is running
smoothly before operation.
To stop the engine:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Disengage the
PTO and engage the parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the Off position.
TO MOW WITH UNIT
Operate the unit only when seated in the operator's position.
1. Start the engine. Let the engine warm until it is running
smoothly.
2. Release parking brake.
WARNING: Move the steering control levers slowly
and keep the throttle control lever at slow speed
until you learn how to operate the unit.
3. Bring the steering levers to neutral.
4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4 speed.
5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the mower.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is
plugged with grass or other material. This may cause
damage to the electric clutch.
6. Move throttle control to fast.
7. Move the steering levers forward to obtain a slow
ground speed.
8. To disengage the mower, move the PTO switch to the
Off position.
9. When you know how to operate the unit, select a
speed appropriate to your mowing conditions.
PARKING
To park the unit:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn off PTO.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the attachment.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Off position and remove the
key.
MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE ENGINE OFF
IMPORTANT: Never tow unit.
1. Shut OFF engine.
2. Place seat in the service position (See Service
Position on page 13).
3. Turn right and left bypass valve levers
counterclockwise 1/2 turn (Figure 6).
WARNING: Do not bypass transmission when on a
slope.
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Push unit to desired location.
6. Engage parking brake.
7. Turn bypass valve levers clockwise 1/2 turn.
2
1. Left Bypass Valve Lever
2. Right Bypass Valve Lever
TRANSPORTING UNIT
ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, and remove key
when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down
securely. Do not tie down by linkages, guards, cables or
other parts that may be damaged.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Keep mower deck properly leveled.
Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow
twice.
Do not travel too fast.
Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass length per cutting.
Discharge clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside of mower deck.
Clean after each use.
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Front of unit
Figure 6
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