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Owner/Operator Manual

Models

915013 - 1742 EZR

915014 - 2048 EZR

915017 - 1542 EZR

915018 - 1842 EZR

915307 - 1742 EZR

01563001A 2/01

Supercedes 01563001

Printed in USA

EZR

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Zero Turn Mower

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

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Summary of Contents for 1542 EZR

Page 1: ...wner Operator Manual Models 915013 1742 EZR 915014 2048 EZR 915017 1542 EZR 915018 1842 EZR 915307 1742 EZR 01563001A 2 01 Supercedes 01563001 Printed in USA EZR Zero Turn Mower ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ... 87 252 EEC 83 180 EEC und 88 181 EEC entspricht sowie der EU Direktive 89 336 EEC modifiziert durch die EU Directive 91 31 EEC entspricht in overeenstemming zijn met de specificaties van richtlijn 98 37 EG en richtlijn 84 538 EEG van de raad zoals gewijzigd door 87 252 EEG 83 180 EEG en 88 181 EEG en EC richtlijn 89 336 EEC zoals gewijzigd door EC richtlijn 91 31 EEC sono conformi alla direttiva ...

Page 3: ...é de contact 4 Commande de la PdF 5 Manette des gaz 1842 2048 Manette des gaz starter 1542 1742 6 Starter 1842 2048 7 Frein de stationnement 8 Levier de relevage de l outil 9 Repose pied 10 Regard de l indicateur de niveau de carburant 11 Bouchon du réservoir de carburant 12 Goulotte d évacuation 13 Rouleaux anti scalp 14 Couvercle de la courroie 15 Dispositif de verrouillage du levier de relevage...

Page 4: ...acelerador estrangulador 1542 1742 6 Control del estrangulador 1842 2048 7 Palanca del freno de estacionamiento 8 Palanca de elevación del accesorio 9 Reposapiés 10 Ventana del indicador del nivel de combustible 11 Tapón del depósito del combustible 12 Tolva de descarga 13 Rodillos antidesbrozo 14 Cubierta de la correa 15 Traba de la palanca de elevación del accesorio 16 Palanca de traba ...

Page 5: ...ety of this unit and may void the warranty Ariens disclaims liability for any claims or damages whether warranty property damage personal injury or death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts For a brief list of replacement parts see Service Parts in this manual To obtain a complete parts manual find your model and serial number Then go to www ariens com or call 1 800 678 5443 D...

Page 6: ...er of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe and proper operation If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser loaned rented or sold ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations 1 DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH...

Page 7: ...t lever can spring up quickly if released while mower deck is removed Do not unlock attachment lift lever when mower deck is removed Before removing the mower deck lower the attachment lift lever to position 1 then latch and lock the lock pin To properly latch and lock the lock pin Pull the pin out of the latched unlocked position Rotate the lock pin downward 90 Push lock pin in to locked position...

Page 8: ...es and proceed slowly straight down the slope Do not mow near dropoffs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes Do not operate on slopes ov...

Page 9: ...tore the machine or fuel container inside a building where there is an open flame such as a water heater Keep nuts and bolts tight especially blade attachment bolts and keep equipment in good condition Never modify alter or permit anyone to modify or alter the unit or its components Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly See Operator Presence System in Operation Ke...

Page 10: ... Deck Leveling in Service and Adjustments 2 Check Battery If the battery is put into service after the month and year indicated on the battery it must be charged before use With a 12 volt battery charger charge the battery for a minimum of one hour and no more than two hours at a rate of 6 to 10 amps Remove battery from unit before servicing See Maintenance for specific information 3 Check Engine ...

Page 11: ...the lever to the FAST position increases the engine speed Moving the lever to the SLOW position decreases the engine speed Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance Throttle Choke Control 1542 1742 Always operate engine at full throttle Place the lever in the Choke position to start a cold engine Move t...

Page 12: ...side wheel completely stopped To obtain minimum turning radius slowly reverse inside wheel while moving outside wheel slowly forward Attachment Lift Lever The position of the lift lever determines the cutting height To adjust the attachment height 1 Squeeze locking lever into handle 2 Raise or lower attachment handle to desired height 3 Release locking lever to set position Maximum cutting height ...

Page 13: ...Tighten the cap lightly 3 Wait a few seconds remove and read oil level If necessary add oil until FULL mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfill For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting See Oil Viscosity Chart in Engine Manual To change oil see Engine Manual 2 Check Fuel Level The fuel level is shown through a window in the control panel next to the parking brake Refe...

Page 14: ... This may require an engine warm up period from several seconds to several minutes depending on the temperature 3 Do not engage attachment during the warm up period STOPPING THE ENGINE 1 With both Travel Steering Control Levers pulled back to centered neutral position bring unit to a complete stop on level ground 2 Put PTO in the OFF position 3 Move the Throttle Lever to SLOW position and let unit...

Page 15: ...sporting or transmission damage can occur Disengage PTO Raise attachment lift to highest position with attachment lift control When pushing your tractor be sure the transmission dump valves are OPEN Do not push tractor at more than five 5 mph To protect engine cover when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer be sure engine cover is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means...

Page 16: ...set the height of your mower deck so that no more than 1 3 of the total grass length is removed at any one time Grass should be cut when it is dry not when it is wet from dew rain or from watering Wet grass tends to pack inside mower pan and will not disperse evenly If grass does not disperse evenly it is possible that too much grass is being removed per cutting grass is too wet or travel speed is...

Page 17: ...EFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check tire pressure Check operator presence and parking brake interlock systems for proper operation Check for loose fasteners Check seat adjustments to ensure all controls can be reached Test operation of all controls MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before Each Use Every 8 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Every Season Before Storage Tracto...

Page 18: ...to slow leaks tire sealant may be purchased from your Dealer Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion CHECK BLADES For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent worn or damaged blades Blade Removal 1 Shut off the engine and unit Remove the ignition key Remove the ignition wire s from the spark plug s to prevent accidental start up 2 Raise mower to highest position to a...

Page 19: ...lly Reinstall battery Battery Removal and Installation Remove battery before service To remove the battery from the unit 1 Remove the two self tapping screws at the top of the front panel 2 Remove the two hex screws from the Lift Lever access plate and remove the plate 3 Unscrew the knob from the Parking Brake Lever 4 Lift the front panel off the unit by lifting it up and out of slots in frame cle...

Page 20: ...BRICATION Apply Stens Hi Temp Grease or equivalent to the lube fittings on idler pivots Grease the fittings on the front wheel spindles the idler arms and the steering controls every 50 hours of operation CLEANING Clean engine battery seat deck etc of all dirt and debris with a brush or cloth Do not use solvents harsh cleaners or abrasives Remove packed grass and debris from under mower deck Keep ...

Page 21: ...uctions on changing the air filter IMPORTANT Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the engine causing premature wear and engine failure INSPECT MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR Inspect muffler and if equipped spark arrester Replace muffler if corroded as it could create a fire hazard and or damage REPLACE SPARK PLUGS Spark plug type and gap setting...

Page 22: ... into the holes in the bottom of the frame on both sides 7 Secure rear hangers with hair pins 8 Hook the height adjusters onto the lift arm 9 Secure height adjusters with washers and hair pins 10 Install mower belt onto mower pulley and electric clutch 11 Connect mower belt idler spring to bolt under frame TO REMOVE 42 MOWER DECK 1 Turn off engine engage parking brake and allow hot parts to cool 2...

Page 23: ...t place mower in the number three 3 position 2 Loosen height adjuster nuts 3 Remove hair pins and washers holding height adjusters to lift arm and unhook height adjusters from lift arm 4 Turn height adjusters equally clockwise to raise mower or equally counterclockwise to lower mower Adjust for a height of 2 3 4 from ground to blade tip 5 Hook height adjusters onto lift arm and check for correct h...

Page 24: ...m 3 On low side Turn height adjuster nut clockwise on low side of mower pan to raise low side Raise low side one half the measured difference in height between the low side and the high side On high side Turn height adjuster nut counterclockwise to lower high side the other one half of the height difference 4 Hook height adjusters onto lift arm and check side to side level If not level continue to...

Page 25: ...ments 3 Remove sheave covers 4 Remove mower idler spring 5 Remove mower deck belt 6 Install new mower deck belt onto mower sheaves and idler 7 Install mower idler spring 8 Reinstall sheave covers 9 Reinstall mower deck to tractor See To Install 48 Mower Deck in Service and Adjustments 10 Reinstall mower drive belt Mower Deck Belt Replacement 42 Deck 1 Detach mower deck from tractor See To Remove 4...

Page 26: ... is set or belt blade damage will result 13 Reinstall sheave covers 14 Reinstall mower deck to tractor See To Install 42 Mower Deck in Service and Adjustments Transaxle Belt Replacement 1 Remove transaxle idler spring from bolt under frame 2 Remove belt from transaxles 3 Remove belt from engine sheave 4 Install new belt onto transaxles then engine sheave Check for belt alignment and clearance 5 Co...

Page 27: ... adjust 1 Remove side shrouds Set aside 2 Loosen bolts which attach the eccentric to the seat support Do not remove the bolts 3 Rotate eccentric to adjust the travel of the speed control arm The thicker portion of the eccentric shortens the distance the steering control lever will travel forward The thinner portion of the eccentric lengthens the distance the steering control lever will travel forw...

Page 28: ...nnection to the engine block or the furthest ground point away from the discharged battery 7 Follow Starting and Shut Off steps in Operation 8 Remove jumper cables in the reverse order that you connected them Remove cable from the ground point then the negative terminal of the booster battery then the positive terminal of the booster battery and finally the positive terminal of the discharged batt...

Page 29: ...les where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals If battery is removed from tractor for storage do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces ENGINE See the Engine Manual for detailed instructions on storage Available for 915307 STORAGE CAUTION Never store the tractor with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine ...

Page 30: ...k all wiring 11 Contact your Ariens Dealer 12 Recharge or replace battery 13 Replace fuse 14 Clean battery terminals 15 Contact your Ariens Dealer 16 Contact your Ariens Dealer 17 Contact your Ariens Dealer 18 Set in HIGHER CUT position 19 Clean underside of mower 20 Check oil level change oil 21 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 22 Clean engine air screen fins 23 Clean replace muffler 24 Contac...

Page 31: ...2 1 9 1 5 1 4 Fuel See Engine Manual for type and grade Fuel Tank Capacity gal Liters 3 5 13 3 Length in cm 71 9 182 6 75 8 192 5 71 9 182 6 75 8 192 5 Width in cm 50 127 60 152 4 50 127 Height in cm 44 7 114 Weight lbs Kg 660 299 647 293 670 304 665 301 Front Wheel Size in cm 11 0 x 4 00 5 28 x 10 2 12 7 Rear Wheel Size in cm 18 x 8 50 8 45 7 x 21 6 20 3 4 ply Pressure all tires 15 to 20 psi 103 ...

Page 32: ...sentative contact Ariens Company at the number or address above Batteries are warranted only for a period of twelve 12 months after date of purchase on a prorated basis For the first ninety 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 Company will cover the prorated cost of any defective battery for...

Page 33: ...Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com ...

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