Ariens 915137-2042 Zoom XL Owner's/Operator's Manual page 12

A ARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire
S afety
section before proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See figure 4 for all controls and features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: Safety interlock failure
and improper operation of unit can
result in death or serious injury.
Check system before each use to
make sure it is functioning
properly.
Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated contact
our Ariens dealer for repairs.
Test Steering PTO Parking Engine
Lever Brake
1 Neutral Off Engaged Starts
Position
2 Neutral On Engaged Doesn't
Position Start
3 Neutral Off Disengaged Doesn't
Position Start
4*+ Out of Off Disengaged Shuts
Neutral Off
Position
5*+ Neutral On Engaged Shuts
Position Off
* Test with engine running.
+ Operator lifts off seat.
Ignition Switch
1
Operate ignition
switch with a
removable key.
Ignition switch has
four positions:
Stop (1), Headlight
(2), Run (3), Start (4).
See STARTING AND
SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE on page 14
for detailed
instructions on how to
start engine.
Throttle Lever
Fast (1) - Increases
engine speed.
Slow (2) - Decreases
engine speed.
Choke Control
Use to start a cold
engine. Push the choke
lever forward to start a
cold engine. Pull the
choke lever to the rear
when the engine gets
wa rm.
Parking Brake
2
Engages (2) and
disengages (1) parking
brake.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
Engages (2)
O =2_<_C3 1 anddisengages(1) mower
blades.
Hour Meter
Records total number of
hours engine has been run.
NOTE: Hour meter will
continue to run if ignition key
is left in the run position with
the engine turned off.
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