Assembly - Ariens Mini-Zoom 915061-1434 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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.
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 12). Push unit from
container onto a level surface. Disengage
transmission bypass lever.
Connect Battery
See Battery Removal and Installation on
page 19 and perform steps 2 and 3 in the
installation section.
Place Unit in Operating Position
(figure 3):
1. Tip seat back.
NOTE: Model 915316 must use the locknut to
secure the seat to the unit (located in
literature pack).
2. Install steering levers on the handlebar
brackets with mounting hardware.
3. Adjust steering levers (see ADJUSTING
STEERING LEVERS on page 20).
NOTE: Model 915316 comes equipped to
mulch grass. The unit can be made to have
the grass discharge to the side, if mulching
the grass is not required or wanted (see
MULCHING KIT REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION on page 15).
Secure Discharge Chute
See SECURING DISCHARGE CHUTE on
page 11.
Check Engine Oil Level
Refer to Engine Manual.
Check Tire Pressure
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 26.
Level Mower Deck
See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH
OF MOWER DECK on page 17.
For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly.
See 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

Fill Fuel Tank
See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 11.
Check Safety hInterlock System
See Safety Interlock System on page 10.
Check function of all controls
See OPERATION on page 10.
4
1. Steering Lever
2. Seat
GB - 8
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.
1
3. Mounting
4. Handlebar
Figure 3
2
3
Hardware
Brackets
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