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Ariens 915211 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Manuel du Utilisateur
E10
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ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
®
915211 – Zoom 34
915213 – Zoom 42
915215 – Zoom 50
Models
(SN 000101 +)
(SN 000101 +)
(SN 000101 +)
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04965800
8/15
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 ® Zoom Operator’s Manual Manuel du Utilisateur Models 915211 – Zoom 34 (SN 000101 +) 915213 – Zoom 42 (SN 000101 +) 915215 – Zoom 50 (SN 000101 +) ENGLISH • 04965800 8/15 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION the seat (Figure 1). 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 3: Unauthorized Replacement Parts

    NOTE: A complete Parts manual may be 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. downloaded from www.ariens.com on the Internet. 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or DELIVERY go to www.ariens.com. Customer Note: If you have purchased this DISCLAIMER...

  • Page 4: Safety Alerts

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine CAUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor Failure to observe the safety or moderate injury. It may also be instructions in the manuals and on used to alert against unsafe decals could result in serious practices.
  • Page 5 07800401 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 07800403 Figure 2 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - Discharge Hazard - NEVER NEVER operate unit direct discharge toward without discharge chute in people, pets or property. operating position. Thrown Thrown objects can cause objects can cause injury or injury or damage.
  • Page 6 3.2 Discharge Hazard Keep children and others Discharge Hazard - NEVER away from unit while unit is direct discharge toward in operation. people, pets or property. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Keep feet and hands away from all rotating or moving Keep children and others parts.
  • Page 7 4. DANGER! Set parking brake. To avoid dismemberment hazard do not put hands near moving belts. Remove key and disconnect spark plug before servicing or making adjustments to Keep hands away from all unit. rotating or moving parts. 3.5 Bystander Hazard DO NOT operate the unit in 5.

  • Page 8: Emission Control System

    Emission controls and components machine. can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company Only the operator can prevent and is dealer or an authorized engine responsible for accidents or injuries manufacturer's service center.
  • Page 9 Inspect unit before each use for missing or Children damaged decals and shields, correctly Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is operating safety interlock system, and not alert to the presence of children. deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or Children are often attracted to the machine repair as needed.
  • Page 10 NEVER direct discharged material toward Use care when approaching blind corners, anyone. Avoid discharging material against shrubs, trees or other objects that may a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet obscure vision. back toward the operator. Stop the blade(s) Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and when crossing gravel surfaces.
  • Page 11 Use only an approved gasoline container. Use only Ariens Company-recommended NEVER store the machine or fuel container attachments that are appropriate to your use where there is an open flame, spark or pilot and can be used safely in your application.
  • Page 12 ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective Transporting Unit gear near battery. Use insulated tools. Use extra care when loading or unloading ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of the machine into a trailer or truck. children. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. Battery posts, terminals and related NEVER secure from rods or linkages that accessories contain lead and lead...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required • Adjustable wrenches • 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 20.
  • Page 14 Check 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. See Safety Interlock System on page 16. Check Function of all Controls See OPERATION on page 16.

  • Page 15: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Ignition Switch 11. Throttle Lever 12. Choke 2. PTO Switch 13. Seat Adjustment Lever 3. Seat (Models 915213, 215) 4. Fuel Level 14. Height of Cut Selector Lever 5. Steering Levers 15. Washout Port (Models 915213, 215) 6.

  • Page 16: Operation

    See Figure 4 for all controls and features properly. locations. 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. Test Steering Lever Parking Brake Engine Neutral Position...
  • Page 17 Figure 6 Seat Adjustment NOTE: To stop, return both steering levers to Model 915211 neutral. 1. Tip the seat forward. See TIPPING NOTE: The steering levers must be in the SEAT FORWARD on page 23.

  • Page 18: Filling Fuel Tank

    NOTE: If water leaks excessively from hose coupling onto top of deck, coupling may not be fully seated onto washout port. Turn off water supply and repeat steps 4 through 6. Use firm pressure while installing coupling onto washout port. WARNING: When using the deck wash system, NEVER engage the deck from any position other than...

  • Page 19: Stopping In An Emergency

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY equipment and/or its engine may include evaporative emissions control system WARNING: Operating unit on components, required to meet EPA and/or slopes may lead to loss of CARB regulations, that will only function steering control.

  • Page 20: Transporting Unit

    5. Use steering levers to move the unit. MOVING UNIT MANUALLY 6. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades. (Figure 8) TRANSPORTING UNIT WARNING: DO NOT disengage ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, or bypass transmission and coast remove key, and properly remove fuel when downhill.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever. See Parking MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 20. Push unit. If unit rolls, contact Brake your Ariens dealer. Clean Clean engine, battery, seat, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use Unit solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
  • Page 22 Interval Task Action Each Use Follow Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Engine Refer to Engine Manual for detailed Manual instructions. Mainten- NOTE: To drain the oil, remove oil drain ance cap and attach the oil drain hose, Schedule supplied in the lit pack, to the drain plug. Rotate the drain to the left to allow oil to drain.

  • Page 23: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND WARNING: AVOID INJURY. INSTALLATION Read and understand the entire Remove Safety section before proceeding. (Figure 11) 1. Remove PTO belt from the engine drive TIPPING SEAT FORWARD pulley. See REPLACING PTO BELT on (Figure 9) page 30.

  • Page 24: Leveling And Adjusting Pitch Of Mower Deck

    1. Rear Trunnion 2. PTO Belt 3. Mower Deck 4. Drag Link 5. Front Trunnion 6. Lift Arms 7. Nuts Figure 11 LEVELING AND ADJUSTING Lowest Cutting Position PITCH OF MOWER DECK Pitch is the difference in blade height from front to back or from side to side.
  • Page 25 The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust Blades Mower Blade Height And Pitch (Figure 13) (Figure 15) • Front tip of blades should be 0 – NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust 0.635 cm (0 – 1/4") lower than the rear the height and pitch of the mower blades.

  • Page 26: Replacing Mower Blade

    1. Remove mower blade from unit. See REPLACING MOWER BLADE on Remove page 26. (Figure 16) Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your CAUTION: Mower blades are Ariens dealer. sharp and can cut you. Wrap the...

  • Page 27: Servicing The Battery

    SERVICING THE BATTERY 4. Remove nut and bolt securing battery hold down bracket. Save for NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a reinstallation. maintenance-free battery that requires no NOTE: The bolt securing the battery is regular maintenance except cleaning the mounted through the underside of the frame. terminals.
  • Page 28 Installation on page 27. Jump-Starting 5. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable. Ariens does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine 6. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to battery cable ends and terminals. and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Steering Levers

    ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS Rotate this end away from the operator (Figure 21) position to move the steering levers in. Adjustment 3 Adjustment 1 Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers out. Figure 22 3. Adjust Steering Lever Forward or Backward 1.

  • Page 30: Replacing Pto Belt

    Model 915211 1. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt 2. Lower Control Arm Figure 23 NOTE: Reverse speed cannot be adjusted. If unit tracks excessively left or right in reverse, 1. Deck Spindle see your dealer for repair. 2. Engine Drive Pulley 3.

  • Page 31: Replacing Hydrostatic Belt

    2. Rotate idler arm clockwise until PTO belt STORAGE can be routed around left mower deck pulley. 3. Slowly release idler arm until idler pulley Short Term Storage rests firmly against PTO belt. IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with high- 4. Install belt covers on mower deck. pressure water or store unit outdoors.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Refer to Engine Manual faulty. for detailed instructions. 6. Faulty electrical system. 6. Contact your Ariens dealer. 7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Ariens dealer. 1. Choke engaged. 1. Disengage choke. 2. Air filter cartridge 2.

  • Page 33: Service Parts

    26) or replace mower blades (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 26). SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts See your authorized Ariens dealer to add to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit. Part No.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915211 915213 915215 Model Zoom 34 Zoom 42 Zoom 50 Engine Type Kohler 6000 660 (40.3) Engine Displacement – cm (in. Governed RPM (May be different from maximum 3600 + 0 / - 100 RPM) Drive Forward Max. – km/h (m.p.h) 9.6 (6.0)

  • Page 35: Warranty

    Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com.
  • Page 36 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this war- ranty.
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