915 ZOOM EZT & IZT
00459900 7/05
Printed in USA
Service Manual
Models 915055, 057, 059, 065, 067, 501, 502
Page 1: ...915 ZOOM EZT IZT 00459900 7 05 Printed in USA Service Manual Models 915055 057 059 065 067 501 502...
Page 2: ...wer Blade 6 19 6 3 Sharpening Mower Blade 6 19 Section 7 Drive Train 7 21 7 1 Hydro Transmission Troubleshooting 7 21 7 2 Hydro Gear Fluid Recommendations 7 22 7 3 Hydro Gear Transmission Removal 7 22...
Page 3: ...ED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Ariens replacement parts The replacement of any part on this vehicle with anything other than a Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance du...
Page 4: ...s Injury or Death Read the operator s manual Keep children and others away from unit while operating Never direct discharge toward other people Thrown objects can cause injury Look down and behind bef...
Page 5: ...of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Only trained adults may op...
Page 6: ...port machine while engine is running ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when transporting unit Keep unit free of grass clippings leaves and other debris Clean up oil or fuel spills...
Page 7: ...ual 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 cauti...
Page 8: ...Transmission Electrical Starter Electric Battery 12 Volt Maintenance Free PTO Power Take Off Electric Clutch Brake Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 8 30 3 Transmission Hy...
Page 9: ...teering Levers 6 Parking Brake 7 Fuel Tank 8 Headlights 915067 055 057 059 501 9 Axle Lock 915067 055 057 059 501 10 Mower Lift Pedal 11 Mower Deck 12 Discharge chute 13 Fuel Shut Off Valve 14 Choke C...
Page 10: ...N Each front caster has a grease fitting All grease fittings should be greased at 25 hour intervals Clean and inspect parts and replace as required 1 Clean the fittings before attaching the grease gun...
Page 11: ...Remove guide arm from front mount bracket 3 Remove rear lift link rear trunnion front lift link and front trunnion from mower deck and mower lift 4 Slide mower deck out from under unit Install Figure...
Page 12: ...pitch of mower deck Adjust Pitch of Mower Deck IMPORTANT The mower blade end used to level the mower deck must be used to adjust the pitch of the mower deck 1 Rotate the right and left mower blades 9...
Page 13: ...els should not be rotating If the wheels are not driven to rotate proceed to Steering Control Neutral Adjustment To adjust the neutral setting for no wheel rotation Model EZT 915065 and 502 5 Use a he...
Page 14: ...toward indicates that the wheel on that side is turning slower than the other wheel Either the wheel that is turning faster needs to slow down or the wheel that is turning slower needs to be sped up t...
Page 15: ...E The side the unit turns toward indicates that the wheel on that side is turning slower than the other wheel Either the wheel that is turning faster needs to slow down or the wheel that is turning sl...
Page 16: ...2 Incorrect grade of fuel 43 Faulty suction pipe 2 Bad electrical connection 23 Sticking throttle restricted movement 44 Choked oil filter 3 Faulty starter motor 24 Exhaust pipe restriction 45 Bad sol...
Page 17: ...top the engine and recheck the oil level and add as necessary 13 Check for leakage at the drain plug and oil filter if used Tighten the fittings as necessary if leakage occurs 14 Release the parking b...
Page 18: ...stalling the engine 3 Once the engine is bolted onto the frame install the exhaust system and then tighten the mounting hardware 4 Install the engine sheave belts springs electrical wiring throttle an...
Page 19: ...5 18 Figure 16 1 2 3 3 4 5 PE0760 2 3 1 Rear of Unit 5 915055 057 059 915065 067 5 915501 502 915501 502 915501 502 3 4 1 Oil Drain Tube 2 Oil Drain Valve 3 Idler Pulleys 4 Electric Clutch 5 Muffler...
Page 20: ...tall Figure 18 1 Install mower blades on mower deck with mounting hardware 2 Torque 5 8 inch hex bolt to 80 to 120 lbf ft 108 to 163 Nm Figure 18 6 3 SHARPENING MOWER BLADE 1 Remove mower blade from u...
Page 21: ...by sliding mower blade on an unthreaded bolt If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until mower blade is balan...
Page 22: ...3 Inspect implement relief valve 44 Gears improperly installed 3 Inspect charge check valves 24 Inspect charge pump 47 Shifting washer in backwards 4 Incorrect grade of lubricating oil 25 Bad transmis...
Page 23: ...input sheave on top of the transaxles 6 Release the parking brake 7 At the end of each brace rod Figure 21 remove the hairpin and pull the rods away from the transmission 8 At the end of each steerin...
Page 24: ...Install hydrostatic belt on idler electric clutch pulley and hydrostatic transmission pulleys 2 Connect idler spring 3 Install clutch stop 4 Connect electric clutch connector 5 Install PTO belt see Re...
Page 25: ...ior to lift system removal The lift system is held in place with retaining rings and a nyloc nut Figure 25 To remove the lift system components 1 Remove the pins that hold the lift rods to the element...
Page 26: ...taken apart for inspection and lubrication To remove the weldments 1 Remove the link to the transmission 2 Remove the handlebar and control arm 3 Unscrew the flange nut that holds the weldment onto t...
Page 27: ...chanism can be taken apart for inspection and lubrication To remove the weldments 1 Remove the roll pin that holds the weldment on the rod 2 Remove the link to the transmission 3 Remove the link to th...
Page 28: ...9 27 Figure 28 1 Transaxle Link 2 Rod Pivot 3 Steering Switch 4 Dampener 5 Handlebar 6 Roll Pin 1 2 4 5 6 3 3 1 2 Model EZT 915065 and 502 with Serial Numbers Below 10 000 PE0170...
Page 29: ...9 28 Figure 29 PE0172 1 Rod Transaxle 2 Switch 3 Jam Nuts 4 Nyloc Jam Nut 5 Handlebar 6 Dampener 7 Roll Pin Model IZT 915055 057 059 067 501 with Serial Numbers Below 10 000 1 2 3 7 5 1 3 4 2 6...
Page 30: ...ering levers are at the appropriate height 2 Install mounting hardware NOTE Align handlebars by adjusting eccentric spacer until the height of handlebars are the same Models with serial numbers below...
Page 31: ...replace Idles Fast Lean 2 3 7 repair or replace Will Not Accelerate 1 6 11 12 14 15 16 repair or replace Over Rich Acceleration 1 15 repair or replace Hesitates 2 6 11 12 16 repair or replace Will No...
Page 32: ...emove the carburetor bowl and clean Replace all items that cannot be cleaned Reassemble the fuel system and check for proper operation 10 4 FUEL TANK The fuel tank is made of composite material for lo...
Page 33: ...part would cost and the results may not be as good 11 2 ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS In many electrical circuits there is some visible effect which indicates that the circuit is functioning properly A swi...
Page 34: ...forward 2 Disconnect negative cable first then positive cable 3 Remove battery hold down bracket and battery from unit Install 1 Install battery on the unit with battery hold down bracket 2 Connect po...
Page 35: ...g type push pull rotary momentary contact or micro switches NOTE Check that the connections to the switches are secure and that a switch is being activated properly before performing electrical test o...
Page 36: ...ap inside contacts closed If no snap is heard check across the coils with a voltmeter The voltage should read 12 volts with the ignition switch in the start position If no voltage appears the defect i...
Page 37: ...ng through the coil magnetizing the coil pulling the armature onto the rotor with sufficient force to hold the two pieces together effectively connecting the output and the input shafts together Pulli...
Page 38: ...ition switch in the run light position check for battery voltage at terminal B A L Y It should not be present at terminal S With the ignition switch in the run position check for battery voltage at te...
Page 39: ...itch off PTO Switch Off Run Start Brown 11 50 13 00 Volts Purple 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts Red Green 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts Brown Yellow 11 50 13 00 Volts Neutral Switch Off Run...
Page 40: ...y activated Coil Resistance check clutch specifications Starter Solenoid Relay Off Run Start Brown Yellow 86 11 50 13 00 Volts Small Black 85 Connected to Ground Large Red Battery 30 11 50 13 00 Volts...
Page 41: ...CTRICAL SYSTEM Figure 33 To Engine To Engine 1 Relay 2 Clutch Switch 3 Hour Meter 4 Key Switch 5 Switch NO 6 Switch Double Pole NO NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 Model 915055 057 059 065 067 501 502 for Serial Number...
Page 42: ...11 41 11 12 WIRING DIAGRAMS Model 915055 057 059 065 067 501 502 for Serial Numbers Above 10 000...
Page 43: ...Button In Operator On Seat Disengaged down position Disengaged down position Not Energized Energized Off Run Light Run Start The diagrams below show the various states of connection for electrical co...
Page 44: ...effect this has on operation is that before the PTO switch can be turned on or the steering arms can be taken out of neutral it is required that the seat switch is on and the parking brake is off The...
Page 45: ...is 0 1 0 3 ohms when correct A Measure with steering arms in neutral Key Switch Off Run Start B 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts A 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts S 11 50 13 0...
Page 46: ...PTO switch off Start Relay Off Run Start Yellow Red 86 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts A Black 85 Connected to Ground Black White 87 11 50 13 00 Volts White Black 87A Connected to Ignition Module...
Page 47: ...15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Figure 34 1 Relay 2 Clutch Switch 3 Key Switch 4 Switch NO 5 Neutral Switch 6 Interlock Switch 2 3 5 4 1 6 Model 915055 057 059 065 067 501 502 for Serial Numbers Between 5 000 a...
Page 48: ...11 47 11 16 WIRING DIAGRAMS Model 915055 057 059 065 067 501 502 for Serial Numbers Between 5 000 and 9 999...
Page 49: ...on In Operator On Seat Disengaged down position Disengaged down position Not Energized Energized Off Run Light Run Start The diagrams below show the various states of connection for electrical compone...
Page 50: ...d on or the steering arms can be taken out of the neutral it is required that the seat switch is on and the parking brake is off The hour meter will run whenever the key switch is in the run position...
Page 51: ...olts 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts A 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts S 11 50 13 00 Volts L 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts Seat Switch Off Run Start Red Yellow 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13...
Page 52: ...es closed and PTO switch off Start Relay Off Run Start Yellow Red 86 11 50 13 00 Volts 11 50 13 00 Volts Black 85 Connected to Ground Black White 87 11 50 13 00 Volts White Black 87A Connected to Igni...
Page 53: ...11 52 11 19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Figure 35 Model 915055 057 059 065 067 501 502 for Serial Numbers Below 5 000 1 Relay 2 Clutch Switch 3 Key Switch 4 Switch NO 5 Switch Double Pole N O N O 2 3 5 4 1 5...
Page 54: ...11 53 11 20 WIRING DIAGRAMS Model 915055 057 059 065 067 501 502 for Serial Numbers Below 5 000...
Page 55: ...ator On Seat Disengaged down position Disengaged down position Not Energized Energized Off Run Light Run Start The diagrams below show the various states of connection for electrical components The so...
Page 56: ...mower may be performed 2 Remove the mower spindle covers 3 Remove the mower deck blades 4 Reduce belt tension on the belt by removing the idler pulley spring 5 Remove the spindle sheaves and square k...
Page 57: ...Engine Manual for detailed instructions 3 Contact your Ariens Dealer Unit does not move with engine running when using steering levers 1 The transmission bypass lever is engaged 2 Faulty hydrostatic...
Page 58: ...ission and or linkage needs adjustment 1 Check tire pressure see Specifications 2 Adjust steering levers see Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment 3 Contact your Ariens Dealer Unit creeps with steering...
Page 59: ...PTO Belt 915055 501 07241500 1 48 inch PTO Belt 915057 07241600 1 52 inch PTO Belt 915059 07242900 1 44 inch PTO Belt 915501 ACCESSORIES SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED ARIENS DEALER TO ADD THESE OPTIONAL ACCESSO...
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