Ariens Zoom 42 Manual

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Page 1 (Serial No. 10000 and up) 915169 – Zoom 34 CARB (Serial No. 10000 and up) 915171 – Zoom 42 CARB (Serial No. 10000 and up) Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
English may be obtained from your completely read your manuals. The contents dealer. Visit your dealer or will provide you with an understanding of www.ariens.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
Page 3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All claims meeting requirements during the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not the product registration card is returned.
Page 4: Safety
6. Fill out a product registration card and nearest Ariens dealer for assistance. return the card to the Ariens Company or NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens dealer, go to www.ariens.com. go to www.ariens.com on the Internet.
Page 5 NOTATIONS CAUTION: POTENTIALLY NOTE: General reference information for HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not proper operation and maintenance practices. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or or moderate injury. It may also be information required to prevent damage to used to alert against unsafe unit or attachment.
Page 6 1. DANGER! 3. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit without discharge chute DANGER! in operating position. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Do not operate mower Read and understand the unless all guards are in operator’s manual before operating position or operating unit.
Page 7 3.5 Bystander Hazard Do not operate mower unless all guards are in operating position or DO NOT operate the unit in bagger is attached. the presence of bystanders. 3.3 Tipping Hazard Avoid tipping hazard. Do not carry passengers. Look behind when DO NOT operate on slopes operating the unit in over 10°.
Page 8: Emission Control System
NEVER put hands or feet penalties. Emission controls and components beneath guards and or shields. can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer 6. DANGER! concerning emission controls and component questions.
Page 9 DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot Inspect unit before each use for: missing or from operation. Allow parts to cool before damaged decals and shields, correctly attempting to maintain, adjust or service. operating safety interlock system, and deterioration of grass catchers.
Page 10 NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running Use slow speed on any slope. Tires may lose or hot from operation. traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors. Keep all movements on the slope slow and NEVER overfill fuel tank.
Page 11: Assembly
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury Stored energy in springs can cause injury. or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed Maintain or replace safety and instruction area. Always provide good ventilation. labels, as necessary. ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating Never store the machine or fuel container condition.
Page 12: Check Engine Oil Level
Check Engine Oil Level Level Mower Deck Refer to Engine Manual. See “LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK” on page 23. Check Tire Pressure Fill Fuel Tank CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See Explosive separation of tire and "FILLING FUEL TANK"...
Page 13: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 915159, 161, 171 915157, 169 Figure 4 1. Ignition Switch 9. Discharge Chute 2. PTO Switch 10. Parking Brake Lever 3. Seat 11. Throttle/Choke Lever 4. Fuel Level 12. Seat Adjustment Lever (915159, 161, 171) 5. Steering Levers 13.
Page 14: Operation
See figure 4 for all controls and features properly. locations. Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for repairs. Test Steering Lever Parking Brake Engine Neutral Position...
Page 15: Steering Levers
Throttle/Choke Lever (915157, 169) Choke (1) – Use to start a cold engine. Push throttle lever past detent for choke to start a cold engine. Pull throttle lever back past detent to close choke for a warm engine. Fast (2) – Increases engine speed.
Page 16: Seat Adjustment
Seat Adjustment NOTE: Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent grass buildup and (915159, 161, 171) improve mulch action and clipping dispersal. (Figure 6) Push lever back and slide seat forward or backward to the desired position. Release lever to lock seat in position.
Page 17: Fuel Level
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include WARNING: When using the deck evaporative emissions control system wash system, NEVER engage the components, required to meet EPA and/or deck from any position other than CARB regulations, that will only function the operator’s seat.
Page 18: Stopping The Engine
Fuel Stabilizer IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to warm up several seconds to several minutes Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended depending on ambient temperature. periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, Stopping the Engine resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can damage the carburetor 1.
Page 19: Maintenance Schedule
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY (Figure 8) 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. Push the bypass lever in to drive the unit normally.
Page 20 Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever. See “MOVING UNIT MANUALLY” on page 20. Push unit. If unit rolls, Parking Brake contact your Ariens dealer. Clean Clean engine, battery, seat, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use Unit solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
Page 21: Service And Adjustments
Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean. See “Cleaning Battery and Battery Battery Cables” on page 27. Lubricate 1. Apply grease to zerk (1) on each front wheel. Unit 2. Apply grease to quick adjust seat mechanism through slots (2) on bottom side of seat plate.
Page 22 OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Figure 10) Open: Remove Tip seat forward and pull up on the back of (Figure 11) the hood until hood rests on the hood stops. 1. Remove PTO belt from the engine drive pulley.
Page 23 The Pitch Of The Mower Blades From • In the highest cutting position should be 4-1/2 in. ± 1/4 in (10.795 cm ± Side To Side .635 cm). (Figure 14) Lowest Cutting Position • Should be within 1/4 in. (.635 cm) as measured on each side of the mower deck.
Page 24: Sharpening Mower Blade
1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation. “REPLACING MOWER BLADE” on 2. Remove mounting hardware and mower page 25. blades from spindles. Ariens recommends having mower blades Install sharpened by a professional. Contact your Ariens dealer. (Figure 16) Discard mower blade if (Figure 17): 1.
Page 25: Servicing The Battery
4. Install mower blade on unit. See “REPLACING MOWER BLADE” on page 25. DO NOT Sharpen to this Pattern Sharpen to this Pattern 1. Positive (+) Terminal Discard if 2. Positive (+) Cable more than 3. Battery Hold-Down Bracket 1/2 in. 4.
Page 26 1. Positive (+) Terminal 2. Positive (+) Cable 3. Battery Hold-Down Bracket 4. Battery 1. Factory Battery Mounting Hole 5. Negative (–) Terminal 2. U1 Battery Mounting Hole 6. Negative (–) Cable Figure 19 7. Nut 8. Bolt 5. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
Page 27: Charging The Battery
Jump-Starting aligned with the prefered adjustment holes. Ariens does not recommend jump-starting 2. Install mounting hardware and tighten. your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your 2. Adjust Steering Lever Width engine manual for more detailed information.
Page 28 Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers in. Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers out. Figure 22 1. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt 2. Lower Control Arm 3. Adjust Steering Lever Forward or Backward Figure 23 1.
Page 29: Replacing Hydrostatic Belt
Install 915157, 169 (Figure 24) NOTE: Do not install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley in step 1. 1. Install PTO belt on engine drive pulley and mower deck. 2. Rotate idler arm clockwise until PTO belt can be routed around left mower deck pulley.
Page 30: Storage
Install (Figure 26) 1. Install hydrostatic belt on idler, drive pulley, and hydrostatic transmission pulleys. 2. Connect idler spring. 3. Install PTO belt. See “REPLACING PTO BELT” on page 29. 1. Hydrostatic Belt 2. Hydrostatic Transmission Pulley 3. Idler 4. Idler Spring Figure 26 STORAGE Short Term Storage...
Page 31: Troubleshooting
5. Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark loose or spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed plug(s) faulty. instructions. 6. Faulty electrical 6. Contact your Ariens dealer. system. 7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Ariens dealer. Engine runs 1. Choke engaged.
Page 32: Service Parts
(see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 25). SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Ariens See your authorized Ariens dealer to add parts to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit.
Page 33: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915157 915159 915161 Model Zoom 34 Zoom 42 Zoom 50 Engine Type Briggs & Stratton Kohler Intek 30.51 (500) 44.2 ( 725) Engine Displacement in. (cc) Governed RPM (May be different 3600 + 0 from maximum RPM) 3600 –...
Page 34 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915169 915171 Model Zoom 34 CARB Zoom 42 CARB Engine Type Briggs & Stratton Kohler 30.51 (500) 44.2(725) Engine Displacement in. (cc) Governed RPM (May be different 3600 + 0 from maximum RPM) 3600 – 100 Drive Forward Max.
Page 35: Warranty
Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand lawn and garden consumer products purchased on or after 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below. Equipment put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered “Consumer Use”;...
Page 36 Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
Page 40 Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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