Ariens Zoom XL Owner's/Operator's Manual page 9

Steering Levers
A
C
The steering levers control speed and direction. In addition, they
will stop the unit.
A. For reverse travel, pull both steering control levers
backward.
B. For straight forward travel, push both steering control
levers forward.
C. To turn left, pull the left back or push the right steering
control lever forward or a combination of both.
D. To turn right, pull the right back or push the left steering
control lever forward or a combination of both.
To stop, return both steering levers to neutral.
NOTE: The steering controls are mechanically locked in neutral
whenever the parking brake is engaged.
NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns. ALWAYS
keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT
make turns with inside wheel completely stopped. To obtain
minimum turning radius, slowly reverse inside wheel while
moving outside wheel slowly forward.
Ignition Switch
Operate the ignition switch with the removable
key. The switch has three positions: Off (1), On
(2) and Start (3). To start the engine, turn the key
to Start, then release to On. To stop the engine,
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Choke Control
Push the choke lever forward to start a cold
engine. Pull the choke lever to the rear when
the engine gets warm.
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Throttle Lever
1 The throttle lever changes the engine speed.
Move the throttle lever to Fast (1) to increase
engine speed. Move the lever to Slow (2) to
decrease engine speed.
2
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B
D
steering control levers are in the neutral position, the PTO switch
is in the "Off" position and parking brake is set.
Mower Lift Pedal
Mower lift pedal raises and lowers mower deck for mowing or
transport.
Transport:
Push mower lift pedal all the way forward until lift lock engages.
Cutting Height:
Put cutting height adjustment pin in desired hole. Push mower lift
pedal forward and hold it while pushing down on the lift lock.
Slowly lower mower lift pedal until deck lift contacts cutting height
adjustment pin.
Seat Adjustments
To adjust seat forward or backward:
NOTE: For accurate readings be sure Ignition Switch is OFF
when unit is not in operation.
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Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
ON
Power take off (PTO) switch engages and
disengages the mower blades.
Pull the power take off (PTO) switch to "On"
position to engage mower blades.
Push the power take off (PTO) switch to "Off"
position to disengage mower blades.
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NOTE: The engine will not start unless the
Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Use this valve to control fuel flow from left or
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LEFT
right fuel tank.
TANK
Open the valve to operate the engine. Turn the
RIGHT
TANK
valve to "Off" when storing or transporting the
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unit.
Parking Brake Lever
1. Pull lever up to engage parking brake.
2. Push lever down to disengage parking brake.
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WARNING: Make all seat adjustments with unit
stationary, parking brake on and engine shut off.
1. While seated, pull seat adjustment lever outward and slide
seat into desired position.
2. Release lever and slide seat forward or back to lock seat
into position.
Hour Meter
Records total number of hours the engine has
been run.
IMPORTANT: Keep a record of Hour Meter
readings for recommended Lubrication and
Maintenance intervals.
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