Visite a su distribuidor package. They are printed on a serial number o vaya a www.ariens.com para label, located on the frame of your unit under obtener una lista de idiomas the seat (figure 1).
6. Fill out a product registration card and warranty claims or contact you with the latest return the card to the Ariens Company or service information. All claims meeting go to www.ariens.com. requirements during the limited warranty...
_"Y-'1 al=1 i_;I • WARNING: This cutting machine HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not AUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands avoided, MAY RESULT in minor and feet and throwing objects. or moderate injury. It may also be Failure to observe the safety used to alert against unsafe instructions in the manuals and on...
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Figure 2 1.DANGER! &DANGER! Always keep feet and hands _,_'_ Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. away from rotating parts. OL1816 OL1809 2.CAUTION Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct discharge toward other people. No smoking. while operating.
Keep safety devices (guards, controls and components can only be shields, switches, etc.) in place and adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized working. service centers. Contact your Ariens Equipment Retailer concerning emission Check interlock system per manual before use. controls and component questions.
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ALWAYS remove key from ignition and wire ALWAYS keep h ands and feet a way f rom all from spark plug before assembly, orworking rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts onthis unit. can cut o ff b ody p arts. Inspect unit b efore each u se for: m issing or ALWAYS keep h ands away from all p inch...
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Follow t he manufacturer's recommendations DO NOT transport machine while engine is for w heel weights orcounterweights running. improve stability when u sing a ttachments. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment NEVER carry p assengers-especially shut off fuel when transporting unit.
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DO NOT T IP battery beyond a45 °angle i n Shut off f uel (ifprovided) and allow engine to any direction. cool completely before storing inclosed area orcovering unit. ALWAYS keep b atteries out o freach of children. Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from around muffler and engine, tohelp Battery posts, terminals and related...
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Read a nd understand the entire WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required Adjustable wrench Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLYon page 15).
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Check Tire Pressure Level Mower Deck See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH CAUTION: Avoid injury! OF MOWER DECK on page 20. Explosive separation of tire and Fill Fuel Tank rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: See FILLING FUEL TANKon page 14. Do not attempt to mount a Check Safety Interlock System...
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...
Steering Levers Mower Lift Pedal (Figure Raises and lowers mower deck. Reverse (1)- Pull both steering levers backward. Press mower lift pedal and install adjustment Forward (2)- Push both steering _in in the desired adjustment hole. levers forward. Left (3) - Pull left steering lever back or push right steering lever forward or a combination of both.
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT o perate starter for Vary cutting pattern with each mowing. more than 10 seconds per m inute as damage Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside can occur. of mower deck. Clean after each use. 2.Put t he ignition key inthe switch and turn ittothe Start position.
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Parking MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact Brake 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. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
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Interval Task Action Each Use Follow Engine Manual Mainten- ance Schedule 25 Hours Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and 3r Every Battery Battery Cables on page 22). Season UnitLubricateApply grease to zerk (1)on each front wheel 50 Hours Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners.
[._ap]_ V_4 _I m_ V _4 m_ll_'_l / _vj I _1 _ III__ ] MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Read and understand the entire WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Remove (Figure 9) Safety section before proceeding. 1. Remove PTO belt from the engine drive pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24).
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5. Install PTO belt on the engine drive Install (Figure pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on 1. Slide mower deck under unit. page 24). NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and NOTE: Make sure the cable is taut, but not left side of unit.
LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING The Forward Pitch Of The Mower PITCH OF MOWER DECK Blades (Figure 11): Should be 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in. NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the (6.35 mm) pitched forward. tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see NOTE: This measurement must be taken SPECIFICATIONS...
1. Remove mower blade from unit (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on Figure 13 page 21 ). REPLACING MOWER BLADE Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Remove (Figure Ariens dealer. Discard mower blade if (figure 15):...
3.Check mower blade b alance by sliding Battery Removal and Installation mower blade onanunthreaded bolt. If blade isbalanced, itshould remain ina Remove (Figure horizontal position. Ifeither end of 1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT mower blade m oves downward, sharpen FORWARD on page 18).
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5. Eccentric Spacer 5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and Installation on page 22). Figure 17 Jump-Starting Ariens does not recommend jump-starting NOTE: Perform steps 1 and 2 for both your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine steering levers.
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REPLACING PTO BELT Forward Speed Adjustment (Figure Remove (Figure 19) NOTE: Reverse speed cannot be adjusted. If 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. unit tracks excessively left or right in reverse, 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck. see your Dealer for repair. IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 CAUTION:...
Install (Figure NOTE: Do not install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley in step 1. 1. Install PTO belt on engine drive pulley and mower deck. 2. Pull idler arm towards outside of unit until PTO belt can be routed around left mower deck pulley.
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Storage, To treat the fuel system for storage: Remove and fully charge battery. Store in a clean dry area. 1. Add fuel stabilizer (Ariens part number Drain fuel from fuel tank. 00592900) according to manufacturers's instructions. Refer to Engine Manual for the proper engine storage procedures.
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Faulty hydrostatic Replace hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING steering levers. belt. HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 25). Faulty Contact your Ariens Dealer. transmission. PTO or mower Operator Depress operator presence switch by sitting on seat. blades do not presence switch not depressed.
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Be sure toalways use genuine Ariens parts See your authorized Ariens dealer to add tokeep y our unit r unning like new. these optional accessories to your unit. Part N o. Qty Description Part No. Description 51519500 1 Spindle Assembly...
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___o_,,,_ Model Number 915131 Model Zoom 1334 Engine Type Briggs & Stratton IC 21 (344) Engine Displacement in.3 (cc) 3600 + 0 Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) 3600 - 100 Speed Forward Max. - m.p.h (km/h) 6.0 (9.6) Reverse Max.
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31, 2007 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer (Ariens brand products) or Gravely dealer (Gravely brand products) will repair any defect in material or workmanship, repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
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90 days of the warranty period, a defective battery will be replaced free of charge. If the applicable warranty period is more than 90 days, Ariens will cover the prorated cost of any defective battery, for up to 12 months after the date of purchase.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.