Ariens Zoom XL 42 CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual page 17

STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
WARNING: Operating unit on
slopes may lead to loss of
steering control. When operating
on slopes be prepared to react to
an emergency situation.
1. Return steering levers to neutral
position.
2. Immediately set parking brake.
3. Turn off PTO and engine.
NOTICE: This unit is not equipped with the
return to neutral function. The control arms
must be manually brought back to neutral
from the forward position.
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY
WARNING: DO NOT disengage
or bypass transmission and coast
downhill.
Pull the bypass lever out and lock it in place,
and then release the parking brake to push
the unit by hand (1).
Push the lever in to drive the unit normally
(2). See Figure 8.
1. Bypass lever pulled out to push the unit
by hand.
2. Bypass lever pushed in to drive the unit.
Figure 8
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STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE
Starting the Engine
NOTICE: Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and place the steering levers
in neutral prior to starting the engine.
1. If the engine is cold, push the choke
control away from operator position to
start. If the engine is warm or hot, do not
use choke.
2. Move the throttle to 1/3 Fast position.
See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for
more than 15 seconds per minute as damage
can occur.
3. Turn ignition key to start position and
release once the engine has started.
4. Pull the choke lever toward operator
position when the engine is warm. Wait
until the engine is running smoothly
before operation.
IMPORTANT: Let the engine warm up
several seconds to several minutes
depending on outside temperature.
Stopping the Engine
1. Stop unit.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Set throttle lever to slow.
4. Turn ignition switch to off position and
remove key.
5. Set parking brake.
OPERATING MOWER
1. Start engine.
2. Set throttle lever to fast.
IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is
plugged with grass or other material.
3. Engage PTO to start mower blades.
NOTICE: The parking brake must be
disengaged prior to moving the steering
levers from the neutral lockout position.
4. Release parking brake.
5. Use steering levers to move the unit.
6. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.
TRANSPORTING UNIT
ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake,
remove key, and close fuel shut-off valve or
drain fuel 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.
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