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

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before
proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 5 for all controls and features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: Safety interlock
failure and improper operation of
unit can result in death or serious
injury. Check system before each
use to make sure it is functioning
properly.
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 PTO
Lever
1 Neutral
Position
2 Neutral
Position
3 Neutral
Position
4*+ Out of
Neutral
Position
5*+ Neutral
Position
* Test with engine running.
+ Operator lifts off seat.
Ignition Switch
1
2
4

OPERATION

Parking
Brake
Off Engaged
On Engaged
Off Disengaged Doesn't
Off Disengaged
On Engaged
Operate ignition
switch with a
removable key.
Ignition switch has
four positions:
Stop (1), Headlight
(2), Run (3), Start (4).
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See on page 17 for
detailed instructions
on how to start
engine.
Throttle Lever
Choke Control
NOTICE: Do not choke a warm engine.
Engine
Parking Brake
Starts
Doesn't
Start
Start
Shuts
Off
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
Shuts
Off
Hour Meter
Press and release the toggle button to shift
between different functions.
Press and hold the toggle button to reset the
timer or clear a service message.
The hour meter has three functions:
Hour Meter: measures the amount of time
the engine has been run. This time cannot be
cleared.
EN - 14
Fast (1) – Increases
1
engine speed.
2
Slow (2) – Decreases
engine speed.
Use to start a cold engine. Push
the choke lever away from
operator position to start a cold
engine. Pull the choke lever
toward the operator position
when the engine starts to run
smoothly.
Engages (2) and
1
disengages (1) parking
brake.
2
Engages (2)
1 and disengages
(1) mower
blades.
2