Ariens 915131 – 1334 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
915131 – 1334
03770600A 2/09
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 ® Zoom Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915131 – 1334 ENGLISH 03770600A 2/09 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
  • 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

    6. Fill out a product registration card and warranty claims or contact you with the latest return the card to the Ariens Company or service information. All claims meeting go to www.ariens.com. requirements during the limited warranty...
  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY WARNING: This cutting machine HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not is capable of amputating hands avoided, MAY RESULT in minor and feet and throwing objects. or moderate injury. It may also be Failure to observe the safety used to alert against unsafe instructions in the manuals and on practices.
  • Page 5 Figure 2 1.DANGER! 3.DANGER! Always keep feet and hands Avoid injury - Stay clear of away from rotating parts. rotating parts. OL1816 OL1809 2.CAUTION Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct discharge toward other people. OL1810 No smoking. Keep people away from unit while operating.
  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    Keep safety devices (guards, controls and components can only be shields, switches, etc.) in place and adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized working. service centers. Contact your Ariens Equipment Retailer concerning emission • Check interlock system per manual controls and component questions.
  • Page 7 ALWAYS remove key from ignition and wire ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all from spark plug before assembly, or working rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts on this unit. can cut off body parts. Inspect unit before each use for: missing or ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch damaged decals and shields, correctly points.
  • Page 8 Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations DO NOT transport machine while engine is for wheel weights or counterweights to running. improve stability when using attachments. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and NEVER carry passengers–especially shut off fuel when transporting unit. children–even with blades off. Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and Use extra care when approaching blind other debris.
  • Page 9 DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in Shut off fuel (if provided) and allow engine to any direction. cool completely before storing in closed area or covering unit. ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children. Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from around muffler and engine, to help Battery posts, terminals and related prevent fires.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required • Adjustable wrench • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15).
  • Page 11 Check Tire Pressure Level Mower Deck See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH CAUTION: Avoid injury! OF MOWER DECK on page 20. Explosive separation of tire and Fill Fuel Tank rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 14. •...
  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Throttle/Choke Lever 6. Steering Levers 2. Ignition Switch 7. Fuel Tank 3. PTO Switch 8. Mower Lift Pedal 4. Seat 9. Mower Deck 5. Fuel Level 10. Discharge Chute 11. Parking Brake GB - 12...
  • Page 13: 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 14: Filling Fuel Tank

    Steering Levers Mower Lift Pedal (Figure 5) • Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers Raises and lowers mower deck. backward. Press mower lift pedal and install adjustment • Forward (2) – Push both steering pin in the desired adjustment hole. levers forward.
  • Page 15: Moving Unit Manually

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for Vary cutting pattern with each mowing. more than 10 seconds per minute as damage Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside can occur. of mower deck. Clean after each use. 2. Put the ignition key in the switch and turn it to the Start position.
  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    Parking MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact Brake 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. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
  • Page 17 Interval Task Action Each Use Follow Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual for Engine detailed instructions. Manual NOTE: To drain the oil, use the oil drain petcock (1) supplied with unit, Mainten- not the drain plug that is shown in the Engine Manual. ance Schedule 25 Hours...
  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Remove (Figure 9) Safety section before proceeding. 1. Remove PTO belt from the engine drive pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24). TIPPING SEAT FORWARD 2.
  • Page 19 Install (Figure 9) 5. Install PTO belt on the engine drive pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on 1. Slide mower deck under unit. page 24). NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and NOTE: Make sure the cable is taut, but not left side of unit.
  • Page 20 LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades (Figure 11): 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 29).
  • Page 21: Sharpening Mower Blade

    1. Remove mower blade from unit (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on Figure 13 page 21). REPLACING MOWER BLADE Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Remove (Figure 14) Ariens dealer. Discard mower blade if (figure 15): CAUTION: Mower blades are •...
  • Page 22: Servicing The Battery

    3. Check mower blade balance by sliding Battery Removal and Installation mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. If Remove (Figure 16) blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of 1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT mower blade moves downward, sharpen FORWARD on page 18).
  • Page 23: Adjusting Steering Levers

    5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and Installation on page 22). Figure 17 Jump-Starting Ariens does not recommend jump-starting NOTE: Perform steps 1 and 2 for both your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine steering levers. and electrical system components. See your 1.
  • Page 24: Replacing Pto Belt

    Forward Speed Adjustment REPLACING PTO BELT (Figure 18) Remove (Figure 19) NOTE: Reverse speed cannot be adjusted. If 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. unit tracks excessively left or right in reverse, 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck. see your Dealer for repair.
  • Page 25 Install (Figure 19) 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. Pull idler arm towards outside of unit until PTO belt can be routed around left mower deck pulley.
  • Page 26: Storage

    Storage. To treat the fuel system for storage: Remove and fully charge battery. Store in a clean dry area. 1. Add fuel stabilizer (Ariens part number 00592900) according to Drain fuel from fuel tank. manufacturers’s instructions. Refer to Engine Manual for the proper engine storage procedures.
  • Page 27 2. Faulty hydrostatic 2. Replace hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING steering levers. belt. HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 25). 3. Faulty 3. Contact your Ariens Dealer. transmission. PTO or mower 1. Operator 1. Depress operator presence switch by sitting presence switch on seat.
  • Page 28: 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. Description 51519500 Spindle Assembly...
  • Page 29: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915131 Model Zoom 1334 Engine Type Briggs & Stratton IC 21 (344) Engine Displacement in. (cc) Governed RPM (May be 3600 + 0 different from maximum RPM) 3600 – 100 Speed Forward Max. – m.p.h (km/h) 6.0 (9.6) Reverse Max.
  • Page 30: Warranty

    Genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens or Gravely dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
  • Page 31 Canada. In all other countries, contact place of purchase for warranty information. Disclaimer Ariens may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
  • Page 32 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...
  • Page 33: Parts Manual

    Zoom Parts Manual Models 915131 – 1334 03852900A 4/09 Printed in USA...
  • Page 34 RODUCT EGISTRATION Before you operate your unit, carefully and completely The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of read manuals supplied with the unit. The contents will purchase. Registering the product will help the company provide you with an understanding of safety instructions process warranty claims or contact you with the latest and controls during normal operation and maintenance.
  • Page 35 Mower Deck, Belt and Idlers ....22 Belt Covers and Blades ..... . 24 © Copyright 2009 Ariens Company...
  • Page 36: Decals

    ECALS AFETY Model 915131 MAX. FILL Max. Remplir Máx. llene 07800029 077541 TO AVOID SERIOUS POUR EVITER LES BLESSURES PARA EVITAR DANOS SERIOS INJURY OR DEATH GRAVES OU LA MORT O LA MUERTE Read the operator’s manual. Keep Regardez derriere et sur les cotes lorsque Antes y durante retroceso mirar hacia abajo children and others away from unit while vous reculez.
  • Page 37 Model 915131 PE0250 Item Part No. Qty. Description 07800037 Decal, Ariens Jewel 07800036 Decal, Zoom 08000229 Decal, Ariens Since 1933_Small 07800032 Decal, Soft Touch Clutch 07800033 Decal, Foot Pedal Lift 07800035 Decal, Powered By B&S 07800034 Decal, Deck Size 34”...
  • Page 38 RAME ENDERS ASTERS AND IRES Model 915131...
  • Page 39 Hood, BBZ 07412900 Screw, Tapping .38-16 x .50 06220600 Bolt, Round Head Square Neck .25-20 x .50 Grade 5 03755000 Trim, Hood Ariens 06500012 Nut, .25-20 Nyloc Flange 07412000 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex Washer Head Thread 06543500 Nut, Locking Top Flange .25-20...
  • Page 40 EAT AND UPPORT Model 915131 Item Part No. Qty. Description 03795800 Seat, 13 in Grey 03782051 Seat Plate 05900033 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 07412000 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex Washer Head Thread 03753300 Guard, Fan 06542000 Nut, .38-16 Locking Top Flange 00337700 Hub Cap 08300021...
  • Page 41: Transaxle, Dump Valves And Rear Wheels

    RANSAXLE ALVES AND HEELS Model 915131 PE1240 Item Part No. Qty. Description 03762200 Transaxle, EZT Short Left Hand 03762300 Transaxle, EZT Short Right Hand 05963700 Bolt, Hex .31-18 x 2.25 Grade 5 06545400 Nut 5/16-18 Flange Nyloc 03762700 Dump Valve, Right Hand 03762800 Dump Valve, Left Hand 03819551...
  • Page 42: Parking Brake

    ARKING RAKE Model 915131 PE1261 Item Part No. Qty. Description 03759400 Link, Brake Handle 03759100 Handle, Parking Brake 03823300 Link, Neutral LH 05946900 Bolt, Hex .31-18 x 1.00 Grade 5 05514800 Bushing, Flange .312 x .500 x .344 x .880 06437200 Washer, Flat-Steel .344 x .688 x .065 06545400...
  • Page 43 OTES...
  • Page 44: Steering Controls

    TEERING ONTROLS Model 915131 To Transaxle. PE1250...
  • Page 45 TEERING ONTROLS Model 915131 Item Part No. Qty. Description 03735051 Weldment, RH Control Arm 03734951 Weldment, LH Control Arm 03765600 Link, Steering 05500908 Bushing, Flanged .500 x .625 03766051 Plate, Damper LH 03767000 Pin, Trans 06545500 Nut, .38-16 Nyloc Flange 00481751 Channel, Upper Handlebar 07533300...
  • Page 46: Engine, Exhaust, Belt And Idlers

    NGINE XHAUST ELTS AND DLERS Model 915131 Rear of Unit Item Part No. Qty. Description 08200433 Engine, 13.5 HP Briggs and Stratton IC 07414700 Screw, Tapping .38-16 x 1.25 Hex Washer Head 07414100 Screw, Tapping .38-16 x 1.00 Hex Washer Head 06537200 Nut, Locking Jam .375-16 00619600...
  • Page 47: Fuel Tank

    Model 915131 Item Part No. Qty. Description 03761700 Tank, Fuel 01538400 Fuel Cap 03278800 Clamp, Fuel Line 07511400 Bushing 03771451 Bracket, Tank Strap 03278100 10in. Hose, .25 Low Perm Gas 03798300 Assembly, Fuel Pickup 06219900 Bolt, Round Head Square Neck .25-20 x .75 Grade 5 03795700 Seal, Tank Neck 06500012...
  • Page 48 ONTINUITY IAGRAM Model 915131 (03290500) Seat Switch (02754100) OPERATOR OPERATOR OFF SEAT ON SEAT Solenoid (03679000) PE0771...
  • Page 49: Electrical System

    LECTRICAL YSTEM Model 915131 To Actuator To Frame PE0200...
  • Page 50 LECTRICAL YSTEM Model 915131 Item Part No. Qty. Description 02460700 Key with Cap 03042800 Relay 09351100 Fuse, 30 AMP 03290500 Key Switch 00696900 Solenoid Battery, Sealed Maintenance free U1-160 (Purchase replacement locally) 05946800 Bolt, Hex .25-20 x .75 Grade 5 06437300 Washer, Flat Steel .281 x .62 x .065 06509200...
  • Page 51: Wiring Diagrams

    IRING IAGRAM Model 915131 ACTUATOR Yellow / Parking Brake Switch PE1290...
  • Page 52: Mower Deck Lift

    OWER Model 915131...
  • Page 53 OWER Model 915131 Item Part No. Qty. Description 03745400 Weldment, Lift Arm 06700201 Pin, Bow Tie Locking Cotter .091 x 1.875 06436400 Washer, Flat-STL.511 x 1.441 x .125 06443800 Washer, Flat-Steel .43 x 1.00 x .0160 03746100 Weldment, Rear Deck Lift Shaft 03272700 Assembly, Deck Link 03766151...
  • Page 54: Mower Deck, Belt And Idlers

    OWER DLERS Model 915131 PE0870...
  • Page 55 OWER DLERS Model 915131 Item Part No. Qty. Description 03734459 Weldment, 34in Deck 03828800 Belt Finger 51519800 Assembly, Brake Arm RH 51519900 Assembly, Brake Arm LH 06545500 Nut .38-16 Flange Nyloc 05964700 Bolt, Hex .25-20 x 1.75 Grade 5 06543600 Nut, Locking Top Flange .50-13 06400006 Washer, Flat Steel .406 x 1.50 x .245...
  • Page 56: Belt Covers And Blades

    OVERS AND LADES Model 915131 Item Part No. Qty. Description 61559900 Assembly, Spindle 07415400 Screw, Tapping .38-16 x .75 Hex Washer Head 03839051 Plate, Reinforcement Spindle 03746500 Blade, 17.2” x .156 06445700 Washer, Beveled .63 x 1.625 x .14 06500630 Nut, Hex .62-18 03779251 Bracket, Baffle Discharge 34”...
  • Page 57 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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