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- Page 1 Zoom XLo Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Proprietaire/Utilisateur Models 915145 - Zoom XL 42 915147 - Zoom XL 48 915149 - Zoom XL 54 ENGLISH 04040800 10/09 Printed in USA FRAN(_AIS...
- Page 2 Visite a su distribuidor package. o vaya a www.ariens.com para They are printed on a serial number label, obtener una lista de idiomas located on the frame of your unit (figure 1).
- Page 3 6. Fill out a product registration card and performance, durability, and safety of this unit return the card to the Ariens Company or and may void the warranty. Ariens disclaims go to www.ariens.com. liability for any claims or damages, whether...
- Page 4 [,='Y-,1 _1 =11"4 WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not DANGER: IMMINENTLY and feet and throwing objects. avoided, WILL RESULT in death or Failure to observe the safety serious injury. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death.
- Page 5 Figure 2 1. Caution! ® Keep people away from unit • Maximum Tongue weight: 30 Ibs. while operating. • Maximum Trailer weight: 300 Ibs. • Do not use hitch with bagger attached. Shut off engine, remove key, • Do not use on steep hills or slopes. and read manual before you •...
- Page 6 Emission controls and components can only be Never allow operation by untrained adjusted by EPA and!or CARB authorized persons. service centers. Contact your Ariens Equipment Retailer concerning emission Disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, controls and component questions.
- Page 7 Only t he user can prevent and isresponsible Protect eyes, face and head f rom objects that foraccidents orinjuries occurring may bethrown from unit. Wear appropriate themselves, other people orproperty. hearing protection. Always wear safety goggles orsafety glasses with side shields Read, understand, and follow a llsafety when o perating...
- Page 8 ALWAYS keep p rotective structures, guards DO NOT transport machine while engine is and panels ingood r epair, inplace a nd running. securely fastened. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment Do not o perate without either entire grass shut off fuel when transporting unit.
- Page 9 Battery posts, terminals and related Stop a nd inspect equipment ifyou strike a n accessories contain lead a nd lead object orifthere i sanunusual vibration. compounds, chemicals known tothe State of Repair, ifnecessary, before restarting. Never California tocause cancer and reproductive make a djustments orrepairs with the engine harm.
- Page 10 _[.,."_"] ::1 _v_ I :) _"d Place Discharge Chute in Operating Position WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required mower unless the discharge chute WARNING: Do not operate is in the operating position. Adjustable wrench 9/16"...
- Page 11 Check Tire Pressure Check Engine Oil Level 1. Refer to Engine Manual. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive Level Mower Deck separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced See on page 18. incorrectly: Fill Fuel Tanks Do not attempt to mount a tire without...
- Page 12 If operator position to start a cold the unit does not perform as stated contact engine. Pull the choke lever thechokeleveraway from our Ariens dealer for repairs. toward the operator position when the engine starts to run Test Steering Parking...
- Page 13 Press mower liftpedal and install adjustment Steering L evers pin inthe desired adjustment hole. Reverse (1)-Pull both s teering levers NOTE: Adjusting the seat backward. further forward will h elp Forward (2) - Push b oth steering levers increase the leverage forward.
- Page 14 GASOLINE STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY Bring steering levers back to neutral, set IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that meets the following guidelines: parking brake, and turn off engine. Clean, fresh gasoline. MOVING UNIT MANUALLY A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).
- Page 15 STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF TRANSPORTING UNIT ENGINE ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, remove key, and close fuel shut-off valve or Starting the Engine drain fuel when transporting unit on a truck or NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the trailer.
- Page 16 (see Parking MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 14). Push unit. If unit rolls, Brake contact your Ariens Dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
- Page 17 Task Action Interval Follow Perform scheduled engine Engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual Manual for detailed instructions. Mainten- NOTE: To drain the oil, use the oil drain hose (1)supplied with unit, not Each Use ance Schedule the drain plug that is shown in the Engine Manual.
- Page 18 OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD REPLACING MOWER BLADE To open, pull up on the back of the hood until Remove (Figure 12) hood hits the hood stop and push down on back of hood to close (figure 10). CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp and can cut you.
- Page 19 LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING The Forward Pitch Of The Mower PITCH OF MOWER DECK (Figure 14): Blades Should be 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in. NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see (6.35 mm) pitched forward.
- Page 20 Adjusting Adjust The Mower Deck To Mower Blade Height And Pitch (Figure 17): NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust the height and pitch of the mower blades. 1. Adjust the trunnions first and re-take the three measurements required to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck.
- Page 21 SERVICING BATTERY Install (Figure 1. Install battery on the unit with battery NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a hold-down bracket. maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the 2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then terminals and periodic charging. negative (-) cable.
- Page 22 4. Charge battery according to battery charger and battery manufacturers' instructions. 5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and Installation on page 21 ). Jump-Starting Ariens does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine 1. Handlebar and electrical system components. See your 2.
- Page 23 REPLACING PTO BELT Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment Remove (Figure (Figure 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck. 2 feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m).
- Page 24 REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT To Add Hydraulic Fluid: (Figure Remove (Figure 1. Remove the cap from the expansion 1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING tank. PTO BELT on page 23). 2. Fill the expansion tank with 20W-50 2. Disconnect electric clutch connector. engine oil with an SL API classification 3.
- Page 25 6.Install the filter g uards removed Purging the Hydraulic System step 2 .Tighten the mounting screws to 65Ibf-in ( 7.3 N°m). 7.Fill w ith 20W-50 engine oil w ith anSL API c lassification until oil a ppears atthe WARNING: This adjustment requires operating the engine.
- Page 26 Refer to plug(s) faulty. Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Faulty electrical Contact yourAriens Dealer. system. Faulty engine. Contact your Ariens Dealer. Engine 1. Choke engaged. Disengage choke. runs Air filter cartridge Clean or replace air filter cartridge. rough. plugged.
- Page 27 Faulty PTO belt. Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23). Faulty PTO switch, Contact your Ariens Dealer. wires, connectors, or clutch. Engine Engine oil level Add engine oil. Refer to Engine low.
- Page 28 Sharpen mower blades or replace mower blades. mower blades (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 18). Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts See your authorized Ariens dealer to to keep your unit running like new. add these optional accessories to your unit.
- Page 29 Model Number 915145 915147 915149 Model Zoom XL 42 Zoom XL 48 Zoom XL 54 Kawasaki FR651 Engine 45.5 (746) Displacement - in.3 (cc) Max Governed RPM 3600 + 0 (May be different from 3600- maximum RPM) Speed Forward Max. - m.p.h (km/h) 6.5 (10.46) Reverse Max.
- Page 30 AMP series electric riding mowers is/are warranted to the original purchaser for two years from the date of purchase. Ariens will replace, free of charge to the original purchaser, any battery pack and/or battery subassembly that fails due to defect in material or workmanship for one year after the date of purchase.
- Page 31 If the applicable warranty period is more than 90 days, Ariens will cover the prorated cost of any defective battery, for up to 12 months after the date of purchase. This battery limited warranty does not apply to the battery packs on AMP series products.
- Page 32 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.