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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

Models

915163 – Zoom XL 42
(Serial No. 10000 and up)

915165 – Zoom XL 48
(Serial No. 10000 and up)

915173 – Zoom XL 54
(Serial No. 10000 and up)

ENGLISH

04043500A  9/11

Printed in USA

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is 
acceptable for use in this machine.The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.

Il est possible d’utiliser de l’essence contenant jusqu’à 10% d’éthanol (E10) ou 10% de MTBE 
(éther méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine.L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 
10% d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.

Summary of Contents for 915163

Page 1: ...line containing up to 10 ethanol E10 or up to 10 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 or 10 MTBE will void the product warranty Il est possible d utiliser de l essence contenant jusqu à 10 d éthanol E10 ou 10 de MTBE éther méthyl tertiobutylique sur cette machine L utilisation d une essence contenant plus de 10 d ét...

Page 2: ...om pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre équipement Les manuels imprimés dans des langues différentes de l anglais sont également disponibles en téléchargement gratuit sur notre site Web http www ariens com THE MANUAL Before operation of unit carefully and completely read your manuals The contents will provide you with an understanding of safety instructions and controls durin...

Page 3: ...ve purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer it is your responsibility to Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions contact your nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance NOTE To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer go to www ariens com on the Internet Before Attempting To Oper...

Page 4: ...s of control and tip over accidents Operation on all slopes requires extra caution Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive handle with care Disengage attachment stop unit and engine remove key engage parking brake and allow moving p...

Page 5: ...on necessaire Desenclencher la PdF arreter la machine et le moteur serrer le frein de stationnement et enlever la cle de contact avant de commencer toute verification reparation etc Antes y durante retroceso mirar hacia abajo y detras Nunca monten ninos Suba y baje pendientes no transversalmente Si la maquina se detiene subiendo cuesta desactive le cuchilla y beje lentamente Evite viradas subitas ...

Page 6: ...ystem per manual before use Understand location and function of all controls Never allow operation by untrained persons Disengage PTO stop unit and engine set parking brake and remove key before making any inspections repairs etc OL1802 OL1803 OL1804 OL1805 OL1806 MAX 10 OL1807 DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation ALWAYS allow parts to cool No smoking Fill fuel tank to bottom of neck MA...

Page 7: ...nly when there is good visibility and light Data indicates that operators age 60 and above are involved in a larger percentage 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 Wear adequate safety gear sturdy shoes and protective gloves Only trained adults may operate unit T...

Page 8: ... parking brake DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may caus...

Page 9: ...d NEVER modify or remove safety devices DO NOT change engine governor settings or over speed engine 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 unus...

Page 10: ... see Adjusting Seat on page 15 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 ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS on page 23 If no adjustment is desired tighten hardware 4 Adjust steering levers see ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS on page 23 Place Discharge Chute in ...

Page 11: ...improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury Check system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly 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 Do no...

Page 12: ...witch 3 Throttle Lever 4 Seat 5 Steering Levers 6 Parking Brake 7 Fuel Tank 8 Mower Lift Pedal 9 Mower Deck 10 Discharge Chute 11 Fuel Gauge 12 Choke Control 13 Hour meter CONTROLS AND FEATURES 4 2 1 3 5 8 9 10 7 6 12 11 13 Figure 5 ...

Page 13: ...rking Brake Engages 2 and disengages 1 parking brake Power Take Off PTO Switch Engages 2 and disengages 1 mower blades Hour Meter Press and release the toggle button to shift between different functions Press and hold the toggle button to reset the timer or clear a service message The hour meter has three functions Hour Meter measures the amount of time the engine has been run This time cannot be ...

Page 14: ...fter Steering Levers Reverse 1 Pull both steering levers backward Forward 2 Push both steering levers forward Left 3 Pull left steering lever back or push right steering lever forward or a combination of both Right 4 Pull right steering lever back or push left steering lever forward or a combination of both NOTE To stop return both steering levers to neutral NOTE The steering levers must be in the...

Page 15: ... with up to 10 ethanol gasohol or up to 10 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether is acceptable Use of any gasoline other than those approved above will void the engine warranty If the pumps are not marked for the content of alcohol or ethers check ethanol and MTBE levels with the fuel supplier Do not modify the fuel system to use different fuels Never mix oil and gasoline NOTE All gasoline is not the s...

Page 16: ...ERATING MOWER 1 Start engine 2 Set throttle lever to fast IMPORTANT Never engage PTO if mower is plugged with grass or other material 3 Engage PTO to start mower blades NOTE The parking brake must be disengaged prior to moving the steering levers from the neutral lockout position 4 Release parking brake 5 Use steering levers to move the unit 6 Disengage PTO to stop mower blades TRANSPORTING UNIT A...

Page 17: ...ss lever see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 16 Push unit If unit rolls contact your Ariens Dealer Clean Unit Clean engine battery seat mower deck etc of all dirt and debris Do not use solvents hard cleaners or abrasives NOTE Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax IMPORTANT Do not spray the unit with water especially when the unit is warm from operation Water can seep into bearings and dam...

Page 18: ... Cables on page 22 Lubricate Unit Apply grease to zerk 1 on each front wheel 50 Hours or Every Season Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged Tighten all nuts and bolts to the correct torque value 100 Hours or Every Season Check All Belts Replace worn or deteriorated belts Check hydrostatic belt see REPLACING HYDROST...

Page 19: ...djust on a level surface with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure see SPECIFICATIONS on page 31 There are three measurements required to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck 1 The distance from the mower blades to the ground 2 The forward pitch of the mower blades 3 The pitch of the mower blades from side to side The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground Figure 13 In the ...

Page 20: ...ades 1 Adjust the trunnions first and re take the three measurements required to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck These measurements are a The distance from the mower blades to the ground b The forward pitch of the mower blades c The pitch of the mower blades from side to side 2 Repeat step 1 as needed until all three measurements are within the tolerances specified Figure 13 Lowest Cu...

Page 21: ...rst then positive cable 3 Loosen and remove bolts 4 Remove battery hold down bracket and battery from unit Figure 16 1 1 Rear Trunnion 2 PTO Belt 3 Mower Deck 4 Drag Link 5 Front Trunnion 6 Lift Arm 2 3 5 4 6 Figure 17 1 Deck Link 2 Mower Deck 3 Trunnion 1 2 3 WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause...

Page 22: ...ilk of Magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Get medical attention immediately In case of internal contact DO NOT induce vomiting IMPORTANT DO NOT fast charge Charging at a higher rate will damage or destroy battery IMPORTANT ALWAYS follow information provided on battery and battery charger Contact battery and battery charger manufacturers for detailed instructions 1 Remove battery from unit see Ba...

Page 23: ... 30 feet 9 14 m The travel of the steering levers may need adjustment if The unit turns to the right or left when both steering levers are pushed as far forward as possible The unit turns to the right or left when both steering levers are pulled back as far rearward as possible NOTE The side the unit turns toward indicates that the wheel on that side is turning slower than the other wheel Either t...

Page 24: ...o not install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley in step 1 1 Install PTO belt on electric clutch and mower deck 2 Hook a puller into idler hole and pull idler arm towards outside of unit until PTO belt can be routed around left mower deck pulley 3 Slowly release idler arm until idler pulley rests firmly against PTO belt 4 Install belt covers on mower deck CAUTION Use care when releasing idler spri...

Page 25: ...2 Fill the expansion tank with 20W 50 engine oil with an SL API classification until oil level reaches the cold fill line on the tank 3 Install the expansion tank cap and then purge the system See Purging the Hydraulic System on page 26 Change Hydraulic Fluid and Filter Figure 26 NOTE Change hydraulic fluid and filter after the first 75 hours of operation and then every 400 hours Use 20W 50 engine...

Page 26: ...th drive wheels are off the ground 2 Disengage the parking brake and put the trans axle bypass levers in the neutral position see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 16 3 Start the engine and slowly move the steering levers in forward and reverse five or six times 4 Stop the engine and put the trans axle bypass levers in the drive position see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 16 5 Start the engine and slowly...

Page 27: ...damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses filter and tank Prevent deposits from forming in the fuel system during storage by adding a quality fuel stabilizer to the fuel Follow the recommended mix ratio found on the fuel stabilizer container IMPORTANT NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with potential sources of ignition Add Fuel Stabilizer 1 Turn the fuel valve o...

Page 28: ...or spark plug s faulty 5 Connect spark plug wire s or replace spark plug s Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions 6 Faulty electrical system 6 Contact your Ariens Dealer 7 Faulty engine 7 Contact your Ariens Dealer Engine runs rough 1 Choke engaged 1 Disengage choke 2 Air filter cartridge plugged 2 Clean or replace air filter cartridge Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions 3 F...

Page 29: ...to Engine Manual for detailed instructions 3 Faulty engine 3 Contact your Ariens Dealer Unit moves with engine off and parking brake engaged 1 The parking brake needs adjustment 1 Contact your Ariens Dealer 2 Faulty parking brake 2 Contact your Ariens Dealer Hour meter continues when engine not running 1 Ignition key is in the run position with engine turned off 1 Turn ignition key to the off posi...

Page 30: ...il Filter 02961600 42 Inch Mower Blade 03288600 42 Inch Mulching Blade 02982000 48 Inch Mower Blade 00273000 48 Inch Mulching Blade 02961700 54 Inch Mower Blade 03288700 54 Inch Mulching Blade 07242200 Hydrostatic Belt 07200037 42 Inch PTO Belt 07200436 48 Inch PTO Belt 07200023 54 Inch PTO Belt ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these optional accessories to your unit Part No De...

Page 31: ...Maintenance Free PTO Power Take Off Electric Clutch Brake Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 4 5 17 0 Transmission Hydrostatic Drive Size and Weight Length in cm 68 173 Width in cm 44 111 8 49 124 5 56 142 2 Weight lbs Kg 656 297 6 667 302 5 680 308 4 Height in cm 41 109 Tires Front Tire Size in 11 x 4 Rear Tire Size in 20 x 8 20 x 10 Front Tire Pressure psi kPa 46 317 ...

Page 32: ...ations The chart below details special exceptions to this warranty Warranty Code Product Group Warranty Period Consumer Use Warranty Period Commercial Use HA Zoom ZT Zero Turn Riders AMP Rider 3 Years 90 Days HB Max Zoom ZT HD Zero Turn Riders 3 Years 1 Year HC Tractors 961 Series Walk Behind Mowers 2 Years 90 Days HD Classic LM Series Mowers Wide Area Walk Mowers 3 Years 90 Days N A Service repla...

Page 33: ...requirements of any other area Warranty service is limited to service within the area originally distributed In countries other than the United States and Canada contact the Ariens Company dealer for warranty policies that govern within your country Rights may vary from country to country and within any one country Disclaimer Ariens Company may from time to time change the design of its products N...

Page 34: ...e amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have a question regarding your warranty coverage you should contact Ariens Company Technical Service Center at 1 920 756 4688 DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS a The warranty period begins on the date the small off road equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser b General Evaporative Emissions Warranty Coverage Ariens Company warrants to the ultimate ...

Page 35: ...his article The manufacturer issuing the warranty will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add on or modified part Evaporative Emission Warranty Parts List The following parts are considered emission related components for evaporative emissions Fuel Tank Fuel Cap and Tether Fuel Line Fuel Line Fittings Clamps Pressure Relief Valves Contro...

Page 36: ...Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 1072 920 756 4688 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com ...

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