Ariens 915055 - 1944, 915057 - 2148, 915059 - 2352, 915065 - 1540, 915067 - 1740, 915501 - 1844, 915502 - 1540 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Ariens 915055 - 1944, 915057 - 2148, 915059 - 2352, 915065 - 1540, 915067 - 1740, 915501 - 1844, 915502 - 1540 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Ariens zero turn riding mower owner/operator manual

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915055 - 1944
915057 - 2148
915059 - 2352
915065 - 1540
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  • Page 1 ZOOM Owner/Operator Manual Models 915055 - 1944 915057 - 2148 915059 - 2352 915065 - 1540 915067 - 1740 915501 - 1844 915502 - 1540 Transfer Coller l’autocollant du model & modèle et du numéro de serial number série dans cet encadré. label from Transferir aquí...
  • Page 2 – Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, ARIENS COMPANY, certificamos que: – Undertegnede, ARIENS COMPANY, bekrefter at: – Undertecknad, ARIENS COMPANY, intygar att: – Allekirjoittanut, ARIENS COMPANY, vakuuttaa, että: – My, niżej podpisani, ARIENS COMPANY, oświadczamy, że: – Nós, abaixo assinados, certificamos em nome da ARIENS COMPANY, que:...
  • Page 3 Garanterad uppmätt ljudnivå (L ) – Representativ äänitehotaso (L poziom mocy akustycznej (L Som Garantido (L Ariens Company Brillion, WI 54110-0157 USA Signature – Signature – Unterschrift – Handtekening – Underskrift – Firma – Firma – Signatur – Namnteckning –...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    WARRANTY ..... . 30 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT REGISTRATION 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 5: Safety

    It contains important information about personal safety. 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. DISCLAIMER Ariens reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser.
  • Page 6 077541 OE0050 2. Danger! Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. OL1816 3. Danger! Always keep feet and hands away from rotating parts. OL1809 Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct discharge toward other people. OL1810 Keep people away from unit while operating.
  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    Never direct discharge toward other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. OL1803 Look down and behind before and while backing. OL1804 OL1805 Never carry children. OL1806 Go up and down slopes, not across. DO NOT operate on slopes over 10°. OL1807 •...
  • Page 8 Only trained adults may operate unit. Training includes being familiar with controls and actual operation. NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, drugs or alcohol. NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their alertness or coordination is impaired.
  • Page 9 ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when transporting unit. Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting...
  • Page 10: 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: Controls And Features

    Safety Interlock System 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. GB - 11 and optional on 915065, 502) WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 12 Ignition Switch Operate ignition switch with a removable key. Ignition switch has four positions: Stop (1), Headlight (2), Run (3), Start (4). See STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE on page 14 for detailed instructions on how to start engine. OE0004 Throttle Lever (915065, 067, 502) Choke (1) –...
  • Page 13 Mower Lift Pedal (Figure 5) Raises and lowers mower deck. 1. Adjustment Pin 2. Mower Lift 3. Adjustment Hole Figure 5 NOTE: The adjustment pin is used to set the height of the mower deck. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 29 for cutting height dimensions.
  • Page 14: Filling Fuel Tanks

    FILLING FUEL TANKS 1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to prevent dust, dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks. 2. Remove fuel caps. IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tanks to 2-1/2 in. (6.35 cm) below bottom of filler neck.
  • Page 15: Moving Unit Manually

    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). Models 915065 and 502 Models 915055, 057, 059, 067, and 1.
  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
  • Page 17: Service And Adjustments

    Interval Task Check Battery Lubricate Unit 25 Hours or Every Season Check 50 Hours Fasteners or Every Season Check All Belts 100 Hours or Every Season SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Remove clamping knob (915065, 067, 055, 057, 059) or flat washer and nut (915501,...
  • Page 18: Removing Mower Deck

    OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD To open, pull up on the front of the hood to open and push down on top of hood to close until hood snaps into hood clips (figure 10). 1. Hood Clip 2. Hood Tipped Open Figure 10 REMOVING MOWER DECK Remove (Figure 11)
  • Page 19 1. Mower Deck 2. Front Trunnion 3. Front Lift Link 4. Front Mount Bracket 5. Mower Lift LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 29). Level Mower Deck 1.
  • Page 20: Replacing Mower Blade

    1. Remove mower blade from unit (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 20). Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Ariens dealer. Discard mower blade if (figure 15): • more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.
  • Page 21 Do not change angle of cutting edge or round the corner at the end of mower blade. 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of material from each end of mower blade. 3. Check mower blade balance by sliding mower blade on an unthreaded bolt.
  • Page 22 Models 915065 and 502 1. Anti-scalp Roller 3. Highest Position 2. Lowest Position Figure 17 SERVING BATTERY NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
  • Page 23: Adjusting Steering Levers

    5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and Installation on page 22). Jump-Starting Ariens does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information. ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS...
  • Page 24: Replacing Pto Belt

    Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment (Figure 20) IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m). The travel of the steering levers may need adjustment if: • The unit turns to the right or left when both steering levers are pushed as far forward as possible.
  • Page 25: Storage

    REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT Remove (Figure 22) 1. Hydrostatic Belt 4. Pulley 2. Hydrostatic 5. Clutch Stop Transmission 6. Electric Clutch Pulley 7. Idler 3. Electric Clutch 8. Idler Spring Connector Figure 22 1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24). Short Term Storage IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    6. Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 7. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 8. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Disengage choke. 2. Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
  • Page 27 1. Mower deck not level or mower pitch is incorrect. Poor cutting 2. Dull or faulty mower blades. quality. CORRECTION 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 2. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Turn ignition key to the off position. 1. david 1. Check tire pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 29) 2.
  • Page 28: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No. Description 03498400 40-Inch Mower Blade (915065, 067) 00173800 40-Inch Mower Blade (915502) 01593900 44-Inch Mower Blade (915055) 01599800 44-Inch Mower Blade...
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Model Number Model Engine Type Cylinder Engine Power – HP (kW) at Governed 15 (11.2) 15 (11.2) 16 (11.9) 19 (14.2) 18 (13.4) 21 (15.7) 23 (17.2) Max Governed RPM Speed Forward Max. – m.p.h (km/h) Reverse Max. – m.p.h (km/h) Turning Radius Brakes...
  • Page 30: Warranty

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  • Page 31 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 Phone: 920-756-2141 Fax: 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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