Ariens Zoom XL 48 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915163 – Zoom XL 42 (SN 030000 +) 915165 – Zoom XL 48 (SN 030000 +) 915173 – Zoom XL 54 (SN 030000 +) The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
They are printed on a serial number label, PRODUCT REGISTRATION located on the frame of your unit Figure 1. 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.
Page 3: Unauthorized Replacement Parts
4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com. EN - 3...
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 practices.
Page 5 07800401 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY TO AV 07800403 Figure 2 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit NEVER direct discharge without discharge chute toward people, pets or in operating position. property. Thrown objects Thrown objects can can cause injury or cause injury or damage.
Page 6 Keep feet and hands away To avoid dismemberment from all rotating or moving hazard do not put hands parts. near moving belts. DO NOT step or stand in Keep hands away from all this area. rotating or moving parts. 3. DANGER! Keep all guards and shields in place.
Page 7: Emission Control System
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company EN - 7...
Page 8: Safety Rules
Only trained adults may operate unit. Training manufacturer's service center. Contact your includes being familiar with controls and Ariens Company Equipment Retailer actual operation. concerning emission controls and component NEVER operate unit after or during the use of questions.
Page 9 Stop engine before removing grass catcher or DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. If unclogging chute. unit is parked on a slope, ALWAYS chock or block wheels and set parking brake. DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill.
Page 10 When practical, remove gas-powered Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed it on the ground. If this is not possible, then area. Always provide good refuel such equipment on a trailer with a ventilation.ALWAYS maintain unit in safe portable container, rather than from a...
Page 11: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required • Adjustable wrench • 9/16" 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 1.
Page 12 Check Tire Pressure Transport Position CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. •...
Page 13: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 5 1. Ignition Switch 2. PTO Switch 3. Throttle Lever 4. Seat 5. Steering Levers 6. Parking Brake 7. Fuel Tank 8. Mower Lift Pedal 9. Mower Deck 10. Discharge Chute 11. Fuel Gauge 12. Choke Control 13.
Page 14: Operation
If toward the operator position the unit does not perform as stated contact when the engine starts to run your Ariens dealer for repairs. smoothly. NOTICE: Do not choke a warm engine. Test Steering...
Page 15 Timer (TMR1): measures the time spent on individual jobs. Press and hold the toggle button to reset the timer to zero. TMR1 will then start measuring engine run time until it is reset to zero again. Service Alert (Chg Oil, Chg H Oil & Filter, SVC Airfilter): reminds operators of the maintenance interval for changing the engine oil, changing the hydraulic oil and filter and...
Page 16: Filling Fuel Tank
Adjusting Seat GASOLINE Lift adjustment lever and slide seat forward or IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that backward to the desired position. meets the following guidelines: • Clean, fresh gasoline. • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use may require a different octane.
Page 17: Moving Unit Manually
NOTICE: This unit is not equipped with the STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF return to neutral function. The control arms ENGINE must be manually brought back to neutral Starting the Engine from the forward position. NOTICE: Disengage the PTO, engage the MOVING UNIT MANUALLY parking brake, and place the steering levers in neutral prior to starting the engine.
Page 18: Maintenance Schedule
Parking MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 17). Push unit. If unit rolls, Brake 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. NOTICE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
Page 19 Interval Task Action Check CAUTION: Check for worn or damaged mower blades. Mower Blades Follow Perform scheduled engine Engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual Manual for detailed instructions. Each Use Mainten- NOTICE: To drain the oil, use the oil ance drain hose (1) supplied with unit, not Schedule the drain plug that is shown in the...
Page 20: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS OPENING DECK ACCESS PLATE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 1. Put parking brake on. Read and understand the entire 2. Adjust height of cut lever to 4.5 in. Safety section before proceeding. (11.4 cm) position Figure 11. 3. Raise deck access plate. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Move steering levers to neutral position and rotate handles outward.
Page 21: Leveling And Adjusting Pitch Of Mower Deck
Lowest Cutting Position 1-1/2" + 1/4" (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm) Highest Cutting Position 4-1/2" + 1/4" (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm) 1. Flat Washer 2. Bevel Washer 1. Mower Deck 3. 5/8" Hex Bolt 2. Mower Blade 4. Mower Blade 3.
Page 22 The Pitch Of The Mower Blades From Side-To-Side Figure 15 • Should be within 1/4" (6.35 mm) as measured on each side of the mower deck. NOTICE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blade ends are perpendicular (at a right angle) to the frame of the unit.
Page 23: Servicing Battery
SERVICING BATTERY 3. Rotate and align battery bracket lengthwise to battery, ensuring tab NOTICE: Unit comes equipped with a corner is flush with battery. maintenance-free battery that requires no 4. Reinstall taptite fastener and tighten. regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals and periodic charging.
Page 24: Adjusting Steering Levers
Removal and Installation on page 23). make adjustments in the following order. Jump-Starting 1. Adjust Steering Lever Height Ariens does not recommend jump-starting 1. Remove mounting hardware that your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine attaches the handlebars to the upper and electrical system components.
Page 25: Replacing Pto Belt
2. Adjust speed by loosening jam nut and: Eccentric Spacer • Turning adjustment bolt clockwise to decrease steering lever travel. Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers in. • Turning adjustment bolt counter clockwise to increase steering lever travel.
Page 26: Replacing Hydrostatic Belt
4. Disconnect idler spring. 5. Remove hydrostatic belt from hydrostatic transmission pulleys, pulley, electric clutch, and idler. Install Figure 24 1. Install hydrostatic belt on idler, electric clutch, pulley, and hydrostatic transmission pulleys. 2. Connect idler spring. 3. Install clutch stop. 4.
Page 27 3. Install the expansion tank cap and then 9. Follow the instructions in “To Add purge the system. See “Purging the Hydraulic Fluid:” on page 26. Hydraulic System” on page 27. The hydraulic fluid should be at the cold fill line of the expansion tank. 1.
Page 28: Storage
STORAGE Short Term Storage Add Fuel Stabilizer 1. Turn the fuel valve off while engine is IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with high- running and allow the engine to run until pressure water or store unit outdoors. it stops. Turn engine OFF when it begins Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Refer to plug(s) faulty. Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 6. Faulty electrical 6. Contact your Ariens Dealer. system. 7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Ariens Dealer. Engine runs 1. Choke engaged. 1. Disengage choke.
Page 30 2. Cooling system 2. Clean cooling system. Refer to plugged. Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 3. Faulty engine. 3. Contact your Ariens Dealer. Unit moves with 1. The parking brake 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. needs adjustment. engine off and parking brake 2.
Page 31: Service Parts
ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Ariens dealer to add Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts these optional accessories to your unit. to keep your unit running like new. Part No. Description Part No. Description 71502900 Dump Cart...
Page 32: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915163 915165 915173 Model Zoom XL 42 Zoom XL 48 Zoom XL 54 Engine Kohler Kohler Kohler 44.2 (725) Displacement – in. (cc) Max Governed RPM 3600 ± 0 (May be different from maximum RPM) - 100 Speed Forward Max.
Page 33: Warranty
Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com.
Page 34 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 36 Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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