Moving Unit Manually; Operating Mower; Transporting Unit - Ariens 915213 – Zoom 42 Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine
1. Stop unit.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Set throttle lever to slow.
4. Turn ignition switch to off position and
remove key.
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. It
will take 2 – 3 seconds for the blades to
engage.
NOTE: The parking brake must be
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 properly remove 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.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
• Cut grass when it is dry.
• Keep mower blades sharp.
• Keep mower deck properly leveled.
• Do not set height of cut too low. For
very tall grass, mow twice.
• Do not travel too fast.
• Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
• When mulching, only remove one-third
of grass length per cutting.
• Discharge clippings into areas already
cut.
• Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
• Do not allow grass or debris to collect
inside of mower deck. Clean after
each use.

MOVING UNIT MANUALLY

(Figure 8)
WARNING: DO NOT disengage
or bypass transmission and coast
downhill.
Pull the bypass lever out and lock it in place,
and then release the parking brake to push
the unit by hand.
Push the bypass lever in to drive the unit
normally.
NOTICE: There are two bypass levers (one
on each side of the unit).
1. Bypass lever pulled out to push the unit
by hand.
2. Bypass lever pushed in to drive the
unit.
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Figure 8
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