Summary of Contents for Ariens Sport Zoom 915031-1232
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Sport Zoom Owner/Operator Manual Models 915031 - 1232 915033 - 1440 915309 - 1232 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du model & modèle et du numéro de serial number série dans cet encadré. label from Transferir aquí la etiqueta del product reg- modelo y número de serie 01615200 12/03...
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION operation and maintenance. All reference to left, right, front, or rear are The Ariens dealer must register the product given from operator seated in operation at the time of purchase. Registering the position and facing the direction of forward product will help the company process travel.
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5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. 6. Fill out a Product Registration Card and WARNING: Improper assembly or return the card to the Ariens Company or adjustments can cause serious injury. go to www.ariens.com. Before attempting to operate your...
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SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. PRUDENCE CAUTION PRECAUCIÓN • Maximum tonque weight: 30 lbs. • Poids maximum du timon: 30 livres. • Peso máximo de la lengüeta: 30 lbs. •...
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Only the user can prevent and is responsible 3. Danger! for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property. Read, understand, and follow all safety Always keep feet and hands practices in Owner/Operator Manual before away from rotating parts. assembling, using or working on this mower.
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ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all If you cannot back up a slope or you feel rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts uneasy on it, do not mow it. can cut off body parts. Mow up and down slopes, not across them. ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch Use slow speed on any slope.
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NEVER overfill fuel tank. A frozen battery can explode and result in death or serious injury. DO NOT charge or Replace fuel cap securely and clean up jump start a battery containing frozen fluid. spilled fuel. Thaw the battery before putting on a charger NEVER fill containers inside a vehicle or on a or jump starting.
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ASSEMBLY section. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read 2. Remove steering levers from hardware and understand the entire Safety package and install steering levers on section before proceeding. unit. See Steering Lever Adjustments on TOOLS REQUIRED page 23 on how to install and adjust the steering levers.
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Perform the following tests to ensure safety interlock system is working properly. If unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for repairs. NOTE: With the parking brake engaged, the steering levers are locked in neutral. Test...
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PTO Switch To Mulch: 4. Lift up mulch cover and remove Engages and disengages discharge chute. attachment. Pull switch to engage; push switch to 5. Remove wing knobs from mower deck. disengage. 6. Secure mulch cover to mower deck with wing knobs.
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4. Set parking brake. SEAT ADJUSTMENT 5. Turn ignition switch to off position and 1. Remove detent pin from unit (figure 6). remove ignition key. 2. Tip seat forward. 3. Loosen mounting hardware and slide OPERATING MOWER seat forward or backward to desired 1.
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Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass Brake lever (see Moving Unit Manually on page 13). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
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INTERVAL TASK ACTION Check Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 21). Lubricate Unit Apply grease to two front wheel zerks. 25 Hours or Every Zerk Season OE0046 50 Hours Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other or Every fasteners.
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5. Connect electric clutch connector. 6. Install PTO belt (see PTO Belt Replacement on page 23). 40-Inch Mower Deck (915033) 1. Guide Arm 2. PTO Belt 3. Lift Link 4. Mower Deck 5. Electric Clutch Connector 6. Pivot Pin Figure 9 OE0120 32-Inch Mower Deck (915031,...
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LEVELING MOWER DECK AND ADJUSTING MOWER DECK PITCH Adjust on a level surface, with tires inflated to correct air pressure (see Specifications on page 26), and mower lift lever in the middle position. Leveling Mower Deck NOTE: Cutting height should be within 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) on each side of mower deck (figure 11).
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NOTE: Perform steps 4 through 6 for 32-inch To Lower mower decks. Go to step 7 for 40-inch mower Front of decks. Mower Deck To Raise Front of 1. Front Trunnion Mower Deck 2. Front Lift Link OE0034 Figure 14 1.
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Install Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your 1. Install mower blade on clutch. Ariens dealer. 2. Torque hex bolts to 45–55 lbf-ft (61–75 Discard mower blade if (figure 18): N•m). • more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.
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SERVICING THE BATTERY NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning 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. Wash hands after handling.
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Install (Figure 20) IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information provided on battery and battery charger. 1. Install battery on unit. Contact battery and battery charger 2. Install cross brace and battery hold down manufacturers’ for detailed instructions. bracket. 1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery 3.
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MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT (915033) 1. Mower Deck 2, 7 2. Belt Cover 3. Right Pulley 2, 3 4. Front Bracket 5. Clutch 6. Idler 7. Left Pulley 8. Mower Belt 9. Idler Spring 10. Clutch Bracket OE0041 Figure 21 Remove (Figure 21) 3.
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PTO BELT REPLACEMENT Steering Levers in Up Position Remove (Figure 23) 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation. 2. Disconnect idler spring. 3.
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STORAGE SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts Short Term Storage to keep your unit running like new. IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with Part no. Description high-pressure water or store unit outdoors. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in...
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2. Connect operator presence switch disconnected. wires. See figure 20 on page 20 for location of wires. 3. Faulty operator presence switch. 3. Contact your Ariens Dealer. PTO or 4. Electric clutch connector is loose 4. Connect electric clutch connector. mower or disconnected.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915031 915033 915309 Description 1232 1440 1232 Engine Type Single Cylinder Briggs & Statton Engine Power – hp (kW) @Max 13.5 (10) 13.5 (10) 9.5 (7) Governed Engaged RPM Max Governed Engaged RPM 3100 2900 Speed Forward – mph (km/h) 6.0 (9.7) Reverse –...
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Ariens Company, then any such implied warranty is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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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 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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