Assembly - Ariens Zoom 42 Manual

Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury
or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area. Always provide good ventilation.
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating
condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can
cause fire or explosion.
Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an
object or if there is an unusual vibration.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never
make adjustments or repairs with the engine
running.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut you.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use
extra caution when servicing them. NEVER
weld or straighten mower blades.
Rotation of one blade may cause rotation of
the other blades.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
Keep all hardware properly tightened.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
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
MANUALLY" on page 20. Push unit from
container onto a level surface. Disengage
transmission bypass lever.
Connect Battery
See "Install Factory-Installed Battery" on
page 26 and perform steps 5 and 6 in the
installation section.
Stored energy in springs can cause injury.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Never store the machine or fuel container
inside a building where there is an open
flame, such as a water heater.
Shut off fuel (if provided) and allow engine to
cool completely before storing in closed area
or covering unit.
Clean grass and debris from unit, especially
from around muffler and engine, to help
prevent fires.
For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly.
See storage section and Engine Manual for
proper storage.
Use only attachments or accessories
designed for your unit.
Check attachment components frequently. If
worn or damaged, replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts.

ASSEMBLY

Place Unit in Operating Position
(Figure 3)
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat
positioned as far back as possible.
1. Push steering levers aside and tip seat
up.
2. Adjust the seat as needed. See "Seat
Adjustment" on page 17.
3. Remove hardware from top hole of the
steering lever (Figure 3). Slide steering
lever back to align slot with hole at the
top of the steering pivot arm.
NOTE: Do not tighten hardware before
reviewing See "ADJUSTING STEERING
LEVERS" on page 28. If no adjustment is
desired tighten hardware.
1. Steering Lever
2. Steering Pivot Arm
3. Steering Lever Hardware
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3
2
Figure 3
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