Controls And Features; Operation - Ariens Zoom XL Owner's/Operator's Manual

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1. Fuel Tank
2. Steering Levers
3. Ignition Switch
4. Hour Meter
5. Throttle Lever
6. Choke Control
7. Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand
entire Safety section before proceeding.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Figure 4 for Controls and Features locations.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and
improper operation of unit can result in death or
serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is
operated. If this system does not function as
described, do not operate until repairs are made.
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.
NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged, the steering levers
are locked in neutral.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
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OPERATION

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Figure 4
8. Fuel Shut Off Valve
9. Mower Lift Pedal
10. Mower Deck with Chute Deflector
11. Mower Lift Lock
12. Seat Adjustment Lever
13. Parking Brake
Test Steering
Levers
1 Neutral
2 Neutral
3 Neutral
OPERATING INTERLOCK (ENGINE ON)
4* Neutral
5* Neutral
* Operator lifts off seat.
Parking Brake Interlock System
With the parking brake engaged, the steering levers must be
locked in neutral.
With the parking brake disengaged, the engine must not start and
the engine must shut off if the operator leaves the seat.
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PTO Parking
Brake
STARTING INTERLOCK
Off Engaged
On Engaged
Off Disengaged
On Engaged
Off Disengaged
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Engine
Starts
Doesn't Start
Doesn't Start
Shuts Off
Shuts Off