Ariens 915131-1334 Owner's Manual

Ariens 915131-1334 Owner's Manual

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Owner/Operator
Manual
Manuel Du Proprietaire/Utilisateur
Models
915131 - 1334
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ENGLISH
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FRANQAIS
03770600A 2/09
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Zoom ® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Proprietaire/Utilisateur Models 915131 - 1334 ENGLISH 03770600A 2/09 FRANQAIS Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Manuales En Idiomas Diferentes Del Ingles

    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).
  • Page 3: Product Registration

    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...
  • Page 4: Safety Decals And Locations

    _"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...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    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.
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 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).
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12 Figure 4 1. Throttle/Choke Lever 6. Steering Levers 7. Fuel Tank 2. Ignition Switch 3. PTO Switch 8. Mower Lift Pedal 4. Seat 9. Mower Deck 5. Fuel Level 10. Discharge Chute 11. Parking Brake...
  • Page 13: Controls And Features

    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...
  • Page 14: Filling Fuel Tank

    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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18: Tipping Seat Forward

    [._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).
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20: Levelling And Adjusting Pitch Of Mower Deck

    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...
  • Page 21: Replacing Mower Blade

    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):...
  • Page 22: Servicing The Battery

    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).
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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:...
  • Page 25: Replacing Hydrostatic Belt

    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.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 ___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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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.

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