Moving Unit Manually; Operating Mower; Transporting Unit - Ariens Zoom XL 48 Owner's/Operator's Manual

NOTICE: This unit is not equipped with the
return to neutral function. The control arms
must be manually brought back to neutral
from the forward position.

MOVING UNIT MANUALLY

WARNING: DO NOT disengage
or bypass transmission and coast
downhill.
Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to
drive unit and engage (1) transmission
bypass levers to push unit manually Figure 8.
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1. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged
2. Transmission Bypass Lever
Disengaged
Figure 8
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE
Starting the Engine
NOTICE: Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and place the steering levers
in neutral prior to starting the engine.
1. If the engine is cold, push the choke
2. Move the throttle to 1/3 Fast position.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for
more than 15 seconds per minute as damage
can occur.
3. Turn ignition key to start position and
4. Pull the choke lever toward operator
IMPORTANT: Let the engine warm up
several seconds to several minutes
depending on outside temperature.
Stopping the Engine
1. Stop unit.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Set throttle lever to slow.
4. Turn ignition switch to off position and
5. Set parking brake.

OPERATING MOWER

1. Start engine.
2. Set throttle lever to fast.
IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is
plugged with grass or other material.
3. Engage PTO to start mower blades.
NOTICE: The parking brake must be
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disengaged prior to moving the steering
levers from the neutral lockout position.
4. Release parking brake.
5. Use steering levers to move the unit.
6. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.

TRANSPORTING UNIT

ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake,
remove key, and close fuel shut-off valve or
drain fuel when transporting unit on a truck or
trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not tie
down by linkages, guards, cables or other
parts that may be damaged.
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control away from operator position to
start. If the engine is warm or hot, do not
use choke.
See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
release once the engine has started.
position when the engine is warm. Wait
until the engine is running smoothly
before operation.
remove key.