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Page 1: Service Manual
Zoom Service Manual Ariens Models 915035, 037, 039, 041, 313, 501 Gravely Models 915034, 036, 038, 040 00173200 09/03 Printed in USA... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 - Introduction ....1-2 6.3 Sharpening Mower Blade....6-20 1.1 The Manual . -
Page 3: Section 1 - Introduction
Operation or safety of this unit and may void the warranty. Ariens/ Before operation of the unit, carefully and completely Gravely disclaims liability for any claims or damages, read manuals supplied with the unit. The contents will... -
Page 4: Section 2 - Safety
SECTION 2 - SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY ALERTS rented or sold, ALWAYS provide the Operator’s Manual and any needed safety training before operation. Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They 2.6 PREPARATION mean: Before starting any removal of parts, proper Attention! preparation is very important for efficient work. -
Page 5: Safety Rules
2. If a preservative fluid was used in fuel tank, drain Avoid uneven and rough terrain. DO NOT operate near and discard. Fill fuel tank with fresh new fuel. drop offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or 2.9 SAFETY RULES if an edge caves in. -
Page 6: Attachments And Accessories
Storage Avoid Sharp Edges. Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand. Wear DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel in the fuel gloves to service unit when handling sharp edges. tank where any ignition sources are present. Allow unit ALWAYS keep hands away from any pinch points. -
Page 7: Section 3 - Specifications
SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS Ariens Models Model Number 915035 915037 915039 915041 915501 915313 Description 1640 1844 2048 2252 1844 2252 Engine Single Cylinder Twin Cylinder Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Engine Power - HP (kW) @ governed 16 (11.9) 18 (13.4) - Page 8 Gravely Models Model Number 915034 915036 915038 915040 Description ZT1640 ZT1844 ZT2048 ZT2252 Engine Single Cylinder Twin Cylinder Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Engine Power - HP (kW) @ governed 16 (11.9) 18 (13.4) 20 (14.9) 22 (16.4) Max Governed RPM 3400 Fuel Tank Capacity - gal.
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Page 9: Section 4 - General Maintenance & Adjustments
SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Ignition Switch 9. Axle Lock 2. PTO Switch 10. Mower Lift Pedal 3. Throttle Lever 11. Mower Deck 4. Choke Control (915038, 039, 040, 041, 313, 501) 12. Discharge Chute 5. -
Page 10: Fuel Level
OF1881 the unit does not perform as stated contact Figure 3 your Ariens/Gravely dealer for repairs. Use this valve to control fuel flow from left (1) or right (2) fuel tank (Figure 3). Open the valve to operate the engine. Turn the valve to "Off"... - Page 11 Check Parking Brake Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever. Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens/Gravely Dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and Each Use debris.
- Page 12 Tighten all nuts and bolts to the correct torque value. Inspect Muffler and Spark Replace muffler and (if equipped) spark arrestor if corroded. Arrestor Contact your Ariens/Gravely Dealer. Clean air filter cartridge. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed Clean Air Filter Cartridge instructions.
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Page 13: Remove Mower Deck
4.4 REMOVE MOWER DECK Remove (Figure 5) 1. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch. NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit. 2. Remove guide arm from front mount bracket. 3. Remove rear lift link, rear trunnion, front lift link, and front trunnion from mower deck and mower lift. -
Page 14: Hydrostatic Transmission Neutral Adjustment
b. Measure outer edge of mower blades to ground. To adjust the neutral setting for no wheel rotation: Measurement must be within 1/4 inch (6.35 mm). 4. Use a hex wrench to loosen the locking bolt (Figure • If mower deck is not level, repeat steps 5 and 6. 8) until the linkage can be rotated by hand. -
Page 15: Steering Lever Adjustments
6. Move top jam nuts down to tighten on the nyloc 7. Return to step one and repeat until the unit tracks jam nut. Tighten the jam nuts against each other. straight. 1. Rod Transaxle 2. Switch 3. Jam Nuts 4. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Parking Brake
High Position Low Position 1. Steering Lever 2. Mounting Hardware 1. Nyloc Adjusting Nut 3. Handle Figure 10 2. Parking Brake Rod 4. Safety Switch 4.9 ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE PE0831 Figure 11 When properly adjusted the parking brake will lock the linkage on both drives and activate the safety switch (Figure 11). -
Page 17: Section 5 - Engine
SECTION 5 - ENGINE 5.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for isolate engine problems and give possible causes and several types of engines. Use only those possible corrective action responses. -
Page 18: Checking Engine Oil
5.2 CHECKING ENGINE OIL 13.Check for leakage at the drain plug and oil filter if used. Tighten the fittings as necessary if leakage Check the engine oil daily prior to use. occurs. IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine with the oil 14.Release the parking brake. -
Page 19: Engine Installation
5.10 ENGINE INSTALLATION 5. Remove the throttle and choke control from the engine. 1. Check the engine base and unit frame for damage 6. Remove the electrical wiring from the engine before installing the engine. (charge lead, starter cable, fuel solenoid lead, and 2. -
Page 20: Section 6 - Mower Deck
SECTION 6 - MOWER DECK CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: • Turn PTO switch "OFF". • Park mower on a hard, flat, level surface. • Place steering control levers in neutral lock (fully outward) position. • Set parking brake. •... -
Page 21: Sharpening Mower Blade
1. Remove mower blade from unit. Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Ariens/Gravely dealer. Discard mower blade if (Figure 15): • more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed. -
Page 22: Section 7 - Drive Train
SECTION 7 - DRIVE TRAIN 7.1 HYDRO TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for isolate hydro transmission problems and give possible several types of transmissions. Use only those causes and corrective action responses. -
Page 23: Hydrostatic Belt Replacement
7.2 HYDROSTATIC BELT REPLACEMENT 7.3 HYDRO-GEAR FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS Remove (Figure 16) The fluids used in Hydro-Gear transaxles have been carefully selected, and only equivalent or better products should be used. Typically, an engine oil with a minimum rating of 55 sus at 210 F and an API classification of SH/CD is recommended. -
Page 24: Hydro-Gear Transmission Installation
7.6 ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT WARNING: The mower blades MUST STOP in 5 seconds or less when the PTO is disengaged. Adjust or replace electric clutch as required. Test Mower Blade Stopping Time (Figure 18) 1. Electric Clutch 1. Transaxle, Right Hand 3. - Page 25 6. Rotor Figure 19 OE0070 NOTE: Ariens/Gravely recommends having the electric clutch adjusted by a professional. Contact your Ariens/ Gravely dealer. If the electric clutch fails to engage or disengage properly, begins to make an abnormal noise, or if the mower blade stopping time is too high, check the air gap at the three inspection slots.
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Page 26: Section 8 - Lift System
SECTION 8 - LIFT SYSTEM 8.1 LIFT SYSTEM Refer to Figure 20. The mower pan lift system is a manual lift system controlled by the operator. 1. Foot Pedal Lift 3. Linkage 2. Lift Assembly Figure 20 PE0910 Lower deck onto blocks to remove weight from lift system. -
Page 27: Section 9 - Fuel System
SECTION 9 - FUEL SYSTEM 9.1 FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for several types of transmissions. Use only those The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to possible causes and corrective actions that apply to the isolate fuel system problems and give possible causes unit. -
Page 28: Fuel Pump
9.2 FUEL PUMP The impulse style fuel pump is the most commonly used fuel pump. Impulse fuel pumps may either be mounted externally onto the carburetor fuel inlet or 915038, 039, 040, 041, 313 remotely mounted. These pumps are connected in the fuel line between the fuel supply and the carburetor or 915034, 035, 036, 037 directly to the fuel inlet. -
Page 29: Section 10 - Electrical
They provide excellent service for the colors). money as long as they are used with care. Ariens/Gravely Company recommends that all work be Digital Meters done in a professional manner. The use of the tubing to cover joints and the soldering of connections contribute Digital Meters do not have a movement and are there- to a professional looking job. -
Page 30: Battery
Voltage Measurement WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES can result There are two basic rules to be remembered when in serious injury or death. ALWAYS keep open using a voltmeter. A voltmeter measures the voltage flames, sparks, or smoking materials away difference between the test leads and the voltmeter is from battery. -
Page 31: Electrolyte Level
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 32: Battery Charger
IMPORTANT: When distilled water is added to battery room temperature and the charging time can be during freezing weather, battery must be charged to estimated. For example: mix water with electrolyte, or water will remain at top and freeze. Specific % of Charging Gravity... -
Page 33: Switches
10.4 SWITCHES To jump start the battery: 1. Ensure battery is not frozen. If the fluid is frozen, Switches either open a circuit to stop current flow or remove battery from unit and allow to thaw before close and allow current to flow through. charging. -
Page 34: Solenoid And Relays
OFF position. The starter solenoid in the Ariens/Gravely equipment is RUN Position - Should be continuity between contacts a sealed unit used to actuate the starter motor on the B and L. -
Page 35: Fuses
(DC). A device which converts alternating service information and parts available to properly current to a direct current is called a RECTIFIER. A service the engine. Ariens/Gravely dealers should be diode is one type of rectifier. able to test engines and engine components to pinpoint... - Page 36 terminal (B) to terminal (A). Terminal (A) on the ignition The clutch used on models 915014, 016, 306 should switch supplies battery voltage to the back of the PTO have a coil resistance of (1.98-3.98) ohms. If the coil is switch on the purple lead and on to the neutral bad the resistance will be higher or not at all.
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Page 37: Wiring Diagrams
10.11 WIRING DIAGRAMS SWITCH CLUTCH PURPLE / WHITE PURPLE SEAT HOUR SWITCH METER BLACK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH FUEL START SOLENIOD RELAY REGULATOR ENGINE BLACK MAGNETO WHITE / KILL BLACK 87 86 85 BLACK /WHITE STARTER PURPLE BROWN / YELLOW RIGHT STEERING BLACK CONTROL... - Page 38 Operator Off Seat, Start, PTO Off SWITCH CLUTCH PURPLE / WHITE PURPLE SEAT HOUR SWITCH METER BLACK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH START FUEL SOLENIOD RELAY REGULATOR ENGINE BLACK MAGNETO WHITE / KILL BLACK 87 86 85 BLACK /WHITE STARTER PURPLE BROWN / YELLOW RIGHT STEERING...
- Page 39 Operator Off Seat, Run, PTO Off SWITCH CLUTCH PURPLE / WHITE PURPLE SEAT HOUR SWITCH METER BLACK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH START FUEL SOLENIOD RELAY REGULATOR ENGINE BLACK MAGNETO WHITE / KILL BLACK 87 86 85 BLACK /WHITE STARTER PURPLE BROWN / YELLOW RIGHT STEERING...
- Page 40 Operator On Seat, Run, PTO On, Driving SWITCH CLUTCH PURPLE / WHITE PURPLE SEAT HOUR SWITCH METER BLACK PARKING BRAKE SWITCH START FUEL SOLENIOD RELAY REGULATOR ENGINE BLACK MAGNETO WHITE / KILL BLACK 87 86 85 BLACK /WHITE STARTER PURPLE BROWN / YELLOW RIGHT...
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Page 41: Continuity Diagram
10.12 CONTINUITY DIAGRAM The diagrams below show the various states of connection for electrical components. The solid lines on switches show continuity. NOTE: All switches are viewed from the rear. Key Switch START RUN / LIGHT Relay PTO Switch DISENGAGED ENGAGED NOT ENERGIZED ENERGIZED... -
Page 42: Electrical System
10.13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM To Starter 1. Clutch Switch 6. Switch N.O. 2. Relay 7. Interlock Switch N.C. 3. Double Pole Switch N.O./N.O. 8. Diode 4. 25 Amp Fuse 9. Solenoid 5. 10 Amp Fuse 10 - 41... -
Page 43: Section 11 - Mower Attachment
SECTION 11 - MOWER ATTACHMENT 11.1 MOWER SPINDLE REMOVAL 1. Spindle Cover 2. Idler Arm 3. Spindle Assembly 4. Hub Figure 23 PE0550 1. Remove the mower deck from the unit for 6. Remove the mower spindle housings from the disassembly of the mower. - Page 44 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...
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