Control Panel; Parking Brakes; Ignition Switch; Choke Control - Ariens Pro Zoom 54 Manual

NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or
damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels
rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT
make turns with inside wheel completely
stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius,
slowly reverse inside wheel while moving the
outside wheel slowly forward.

CONTROL PANEL

PTO
Engagement
P T O P T O
Throttle
Figure 10

Ignition Switch

Operate the ignition switch with the
removable key. The switch has three
positions: Off (1), On (2) and Start (3). To start
the engine, turn the key to Start, and then
release to On. To stop the engine, turn the
key to Off.
NOTE: DO NOT operate starter more than 10
seconds at a time. If the engine does not start
after 10 seconds allow the starter to rest 30
seconds before trying again. If engine will not
start, see Troubleshooting on page 41 or refer
to Engine Manual.

Choke Control

Pull the choke lever out to start a cold engine.
Push the choke lever in once the engine
starts and warms.
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speed. Move the lever rearward to Slow (2) to
decrease engine speed.
Ignition
Choke
Switch
Control
Hour Meter
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Throttle Lever

The throttle lever
changes the
engine speed.
Move the throttle
lever forward to
Fast (1) to
increase engine
ON
OFF
P T O P T O
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Push the power take off (PTO) switch to "Off"
position to disengage mower blades.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the
steering control levers are in the neutral
position, the PTO switch is in the "Off"
position and parking brake is set.

Parking Brakes

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levers in towards the center to release the
parking brakes.
Deck Lift Lever
Deck Lift Lever
Deck lift lever raises and lowers mower deck
for mowing or transport.
Transport:
Push deck lift lever all the way forward until
lift lock engages.
To release the lock, push the pedal forward,
pull back on the transport lock handle, and
slowly release the lift lever.
DANGER: Before raising the deck
to the transport position, insure
the PTO is disengaged and the
steering control levers are in the
park position.
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Power Take Off (PTO)
Switch
Power take off (PTO)
switch engages and
disengages the mower
blades.
Pull the power take off
(PTO) switch to "On"
position to engage mower
blades.
Place the steering control
levers in the neutral
position and push them
out into the slots to
engage the parking brake
for each side.
Move the steering control
Figure 11