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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
®
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10%
d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
915157 – Zoom 34
(SN 030000 +)
915159 – Zoom 42
(SN 030000 +)
915161 – Zoom 50
(SN 030000 +)
915169 – Zoom 34 CARB
(SN 030000 +)
915171 – Zoom 42 CARB
(SN 030000 +)
04699400A
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Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Zoom ® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915157 – Zoom 34 (SN 030000 +) 915159 – Zoom 42 (SN 030000 +) 915161 – Zoom 50 (SN 030000 +) 915169 – Zoom 34 CARB (SN 030000 +) 915171 – Zoom 42 CARB (SN 030000 +) The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION the seat (Figure 1). The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information.

  • Page 3: Unauthorized Replacement Parts

    4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com. EN - 3...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine CAUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor Failure to observe the safety or moderate injury. It may also be instructions in the manuals and on used to alert against unsafe decals could result in serious practices.
  • Page 5 07800401 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 07800403 Figure 2 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit NEVER direct discharge without discharge chute toward people, pets or in operating position. property. Thrown objects Thrown objects can can cause injury or cause injury or damage.
  • Page 6 Keep children and others Keep all guards and away from unit while unit is shields in place. in operation. 3.2 Discharge Hazard Keep feet and hands away Discharge Hazard - from all rotating or moving NEVER direct discharge parts. toward people, pets or property.
  • Page 7 Read owners manual before servicing or making Proceed off slope slowly. adjustments to unit. Do not try to turn or speed Set parking brake. Remove key and 4. DANGER! disconnect spark plug before servicing or making adjustments to unit. To avoid dismemberment hazard do not put hands 3.5 Bystander Hazard near moving belts.

  • Page 8: Emission Control System

    Only trained adults may operate unit. Training penalties. Emission controls and components includes being familiar with controls and can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company actual operation. dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your...
  • Page 9 Protect eyes, face and head from objects that ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate and panels in good repair, in place and hearing protection. Always wear safety securely fastened. goggles or safety glasses with side shields Do not operate without either entire grass when operating mower.
  • Page 10 Do not use hitch with bagger attached. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until Do not use on steep hills or slopes. fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock- Do not park on hills when trailer is attached.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an Never store the machine or fuel container object or if there is an unusual vibration. inside a building where there is an open Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never flame, such as a water heater. make adjustments or repairs with the engine Shut off fuel (if provided) and allow engine to running.

  • Page 12: Check Tire Pressure

    Check Tire Pressure CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. • Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.

  • Page 13: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 915159, 161, 171 915157, 169 Figure 4 1. Ignition Switch 11. Throttle/Choke Lever 2. PTO Switch 12. Seat Adjustment Lever (915159, 161, 171) 3. Seat 13. Height of Cut Selector Lever 4. Fuel Level 14. Washout Port (915159, 161, 171) 5.

  • Page 14: Operation

    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 Engine Neutral Position...

  • Page 15: Steering Levers

    Throttle/Choke Lever (915157, 169) Choke (1) – Use to start a cold engine. Push throttle lever past detent for choke to start a cold engine. Pull throttle lever back past detent to close choke for a warm engine. Fast (2) – Increases engine speed.
  • Page 16 Figure 6 1. Deck Port Seat Adjustment 2. Hose Coupling 3. Lock Collar (915157, 169) 4. Mower Deck 1. Tip the seat forward. See “TIPPING 5. Standard Garden Hose SEAT FORWARD” on page 22. Figure 7 2. Loosen mounting hardware and slide seat forward or backward to desired 1.

  • Page 17: Fuel Level

    NOTE: If water leaks excessively from hose IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This coupling onto top of deck, coupling may not equipment and/or its engine may include be fully seated onto washout port. Turn off evaporative emissions control system water supply and repeat steps 4 through 6. components, required to meet EPA and/or Use firm pressure while installing coupling CARB regulations, that will only function...

  • Page 18: Stopping The Engine

    Fuel Stabilizer 5. Wait until the engine is running smoothly before operation. Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to warm up resulting in gum deposits in the system. several seconds to several minutes These deposits can damage the carburetor depending on ambient temperature.

  • Page 19: Moving Unit Manually

    MOVING UNIT MANUALLY (Figure 8) WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Pull the bypass lever out and lock it in place, and then release the parking brake to push the unit by hand. Push the bypass lever in to drive the unit normally.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Schedule

    Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever. See Parking “MOVING UNIT MANUALLY” on page 19. Push unit. If unit rolls, Brake contact your Ariens dealer. Clean Clean engine, battery, seat, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use Unit solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
  • Page 21 Interval Task Action Each Use Follow Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Engine Refer to Engine Manual for detailed Manual instructions. Mainten- NOTE: To drain the oil, remove oil drain ance cap and attach the oil drain hose, Schedule supplied in the lit pack, to the drain plug. Rotate the drain to the left to allow oil to drain.

  • Page 22: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND WARNING: AVOID INJURY. INSTALLATION Read and understand the entire Remove Safety section before proceeding. (Figure 11) 1. Remove PTO belt from the engine drive TIPPING SEAT FORWARD pulley. See “REPLACING PTO BELT” on (Figure 9) page 29.
  • Page 23 1. Rear Trunnion 2. PTO Belt 3. Mower Deck 4. Drag Link 5. Front Trunnion 6. Lift Arms 7. Nuts Figure 11 LEVELING AND ADJUSTING Lowest Cutting Position PITCH OF MOWER DECK NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure.
  • Page 24 The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust Blades Mower Blade Height And Pitch (Figure 13) (Figure 15) • Should be 0" (0 cm) to 1/4" (0.635 cm) NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust pitched forward. the height and pitch of the mower blades.

  • Page 25: Replacing Mower Blade

    1. Remove mower blade from unit. See “REPLACING MOWER BLADE” on Remove page 25. (Figure 16) Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your CAUTION: Mower blades are Ariens dealer. sharp and can cut you. Wrap the...

  • Page 26: Servicing The Battery

    SERVICING THE BATTERY 4. Remove nut and bolt securing battery hold down bracket. Save for NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a reinstallation. maintenance-free battery that requires no NOTE: The bolt securing the battery is regular maintenance except cleaning the mounted through the underside of the frame. terminals.

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery

    U1 Battery Installation Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables (Figures 19 and 20) (Figure 18) 1. Remove factory battery. See “Remove 1. Tip seat forward. See “TIPPING SEAT Factory-Installed Battery” on page 26. FORWARD” on page 22. NOTE: Be sure to cut cable tie connecting 2.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Steering Levers

    5. Install battery on unit. See “Factory- Adjustment 3 Installed Battery Removal and Installation” on page 26. Jump-Starting Ariens does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information. Adjustment 1...

  • Page 29: Replacing Pto Belt

    Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers in. Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers out. Figure 23 1. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt 2. Lower Control Arm 3. Adjust Steering Lever Forward or Figure 24 Backward 1.

  • Page 30: Replacing Hydrostatic Belt

    Install 915157, 169 (Figure 25) 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. Rotate idler arm clockwise until PTO belt can be routed around left mower deck pulley.

  • Page 31: Storage

    IMPORTANT: NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with potential sources of ignition. Add Fuel Stabilizer 1. Drain fuel from fuel tank. 2. Allow the engine to run until it stops. Turn engine OFF when it begins surging to avoid engine damage.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    5. Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark loose or spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed plug(s) faulty. instructions. 6. Faulty electrical 6. Contact your Ariens dealer. system. 7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Ariens dealer. 1. Choke engaged. 1. Disengage choke.

  • Page 33: Service Parts

    (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 25). SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Ariens See your authorized Ariens dealer to add parts to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915157 915159 915161 Model Zoom 34 Zoom 42 Zoom50 Engine Type Briggs & Stratton Kohler 30.51 (500) 44.2 ( 725) Engine Displacement in. (cc) Governed RPM (May be different 3600 + 0 from maximum RPM) 3600 – 100 Drive Forward Max.
  • Page 35 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915169 915171 Model Zoom 34 CARB Zoom 42 CARB Engine Type Briggs & Stratton Kohler 30.51 (500) 44.2 (725) Engine Displacement in. (cc) Governed RPM (May be different from 3600 + 0 maximum RPM) 3600 – 100 Drive Forward Max.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com.
  • Page 37 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this war- ranty.
  • Page 38 Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com www.ariens.com.au...

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