Operation - Ariens 915213 – Zoom 42 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety section before proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 4 for all controls and features
locations.
Test Steering Lever
1 Neutral Position
2 Neutral Position
3 Neutral Position
4*+ Out of Neutral Position
5*+ Neutral Position
* Test with engine running.
Ignition Switch
Throttle
Fast (1) – Increases engine
1
speed.
Slow (2) – Decreases engine
2
speed.
PTO
Off
On
Off
Off
On
Operate ignition switch
with a removable key.
Ignition switch has three
positions: Stop (1),
Run (2), Start (3). See
Starting and Shutting Off
Engine on page 19 for
detailed instructions on
how to start engine.
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.
Parking Brake
Engaged
Engaged
Disengaged
Disengaged
Engaged
+ Operator lifts off seat.
Choke
Pull choke control out to start a
cold engine.
Push choke control in when
engine is warm.
Parking Brake Lever
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
EN - 16
Engine
Starts
Doesn't Start
Doesn't Start
Shuts Off
Shuts Off
Engages (2) and
disengages (1) parking
brake.
1
2
Engages (2)
1
and
disengages
(1) mower
blades.
2