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Ariens Mini-Zoom 915061-1434 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Ariens Mini-Zoom 915061-1434 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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MINI-ZOOM
Owner/Operator Manual
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
Transfer
model &
serial number
label from
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product reg-
istration here.
915061 - 1434
915063 - 1540
915069 - 1534
915316 - 1434
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modèle et du numéro de
série dans cet encadré.
modelo y número de serie
del registro del producto.
Models
00346700A 1/05
Supersedes 00346700
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 MINI-ZOOM Owner/Operator Manual Models 915061 - 1434 915063 - 1540 915069 - 1534 915316 - 1434 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de model & série dans cet encadré. serial number label from Transferir aquí la etiqueta del product reg- modelo y número de serie del registro del producto.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and The Ariens dealer must register the product completely read your manuals. The contents at the time of purchase. Registering the will provide you with an understanding of product will help the company process...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Before Attempting to Operate Your 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. Unit: 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or 1. Make sure all assembly has been go to www.ariens.com. properly completed. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions DISCLAIMER provided in the manuals.
  • Page 4 077541 OE0050 Figure 2 1. Caution! Always stand clear of discharge • Maximum Tongue weight: 30 lbs. area. Do not direct discharge toward other people. • Maximum Trailer weight: 300 lbs. OL1810 • Do not use hitch with bagger attached. •...

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    6. Hot Surfaces! Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached or guards DO NOT touch parts which are are in operating position. hot from operation. ALWAYS OL1815 allow parts to cool. OL1801 5. Danger! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death 7.
  • Page 6 Avoid uneven or rough terrain. DO NOT Disengage PTO when attachment is not in operate near drop-offs, ditches, or use and when crossing gravel surfaces. embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if DO NOT operate unit if safety interlock a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if system is damaged or disabled.
  • Page 7 Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations Explosive Gases from battery can cause for weight limits for towed equipment and death or serious injury. Poisonous battery towing on slopes. fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe NEVER allow children or others in or on chemical burns.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Never store the machine or fuel container For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. inside a building where there is an open See Engine Manual for proper storage. flame, such as a water heater. Use only attachments or accessories Shut off fuel (if provided) and allow engine to designed for your unit.

  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 OE0009 1. Ignition Switch 6. Fuel Tank 2. PTO Switch 7. Seat 3. Throttle Lever 8. Mower Lift Pedal 4. Parking Brake 9. Discharge Chute 5. Steering Levers 10. Mower Deck GB - 9...

  • Page 10: Operation

    See figure 4 for all controls and features 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...

  • Page 11: Filling Fuel Tank

    NOTE: The steering levers must be in the FILLING FUEL TANK neutral position to start the engine. 1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to NOTE: The parking brake must be prevent dust, dirt, and debris from disengaged prior to moving the steering entering fuel tanks.

  • Page 12: Operating Mower

    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. NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged prior to moving the steering levers from the neutral lockout position.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    Parking (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 12). Push unit. If unit Brake rolls, 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 14: Service And Adjustments

    Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery Battery and Battery Cables on page 19). Lubricate Apply grease to zerk (1) on Unit each front wheel 25 Hours or Every Season Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. 50 Hours Fasteners Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged.
  • Page 15 3. Tip seat back. NOTE: Save right and left hand mulching baffles and mounting hardware for re-installing the mulching kit. 4. Install mower deck (see MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION on page 16). Installing the Mulching Baffles 5. Remove mower deck (see MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION on page 16).
  • Page 16 MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND Install (Figure 12) INSTALLATION 1. Slide mower deck under unit. NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and Remove (Figure 12) left side of unit. 1. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch 2. Install front and rear trunnions on lift (see REPLACING PTO BELT on arms.
  • Page 17 LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades (Figure 14): PITCH OF MOWER DECK • Should be 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in. NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the (6.35 mm) pitched forward. tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 26).

  • Page 18: Replacing Mower Blade

    1. Trunnion 3. Slot 1. Remove mower blade from unit (see 2. Bolt 4. Mower Deck REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 18). Figure 16 OE0022 Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Ariens dealer. GB - 18...

  • Page 19: Servicing The Battery

    Discard mower blade if (figure 18): Battery Removal and Installation • more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is Remove (Figure 19) removed. 1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT • the air lift erosion area is eroded. FORWARD on page 14). •...

  • Page 20: Adjusting Steering Levers

    OE0018 NOTE: Perform steps 1 and 2 for both Jump-Starting steering levers. Ariens does not recommend jump-starting 1. Remove mounting hardware and move your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine handlebar up or down until the steering and electrical system components. See your levers are at the appropriate height.

  • Page 21: Replacing Pto Belt

    Forward and Reverse Speed NOTE: The side the unit turns toward indicates that the wheel on that side is turning Adjustment slower than the other wheel. Either the wheel (Figure 21) that is turning faster needs to slow down or the wheel that is turning slower needs to be IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 sped up to allow the unit to travel in a straight...

  • Page 22: Replacing Hydrostatic Belt

    Install (Figure 22) 2. Disconnect Electric Clutch Connector from PTO. NOTE: Do not install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley in step 1. CAUTION: Use care when releasing 1. Install PTO belt on electric clutch and idler spring tension. Keep body parts mower deck.

  • Page 23: Storage

    5. Connect spark plug wire(s) or plug(s) faulty. replace spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 6. Faulty electrical system. 6. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Choke engaged. 1. Disengage choke. Engine 2.
  • Page 24 1. Operator presence switch not 1. Depress operator presence switch depressed. by sitting on seat. 2. Faulty operator presence switch. 2. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 3. Electric clutch connector is loose 3. Connect the electric clutch PTO or or disconnected.

  • Page 25: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts See your authorized Ariens dealer to add to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit. Part No. Description Part no. Qty Description 51510000 Spindle Assembly...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915061 915063 915069 915316 Model 1434 1540 1534 1434 Engine Briggs & Briggs & Type Kohler Stratton Stratton Engine Power – hp (kW) at 14 (10.4) 15 (11.5) 14 (10.4) Maximum RPM Governed RPM (May be 3400 3375 3400 different from maximum RPM)

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material or...
  • Page 28 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 Phone: 920-756-2141 Fax: 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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