Ariens ZOOM 1540, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual, Page: 10 / 32

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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 on page 15). Push unit
from container onto a level surface.
Disengage transmission bypass lever.
Connect Battery
See Battery Removal and Installation on
page 20 and perform steps 2 and 3 in the
installation section.
Place Unit in Operating Position
(figure 3):
1. Tip seat back.
NOTE: Models 915501 and 502 must use the
flat washer and nut to secure the seat to the
unit.
2. Secure seat to unit with clamping knob
(915065, 067, 055, 057, 059) or flat
washer and nut (915501, 502) (located
in literature pack).
NOTE: The mower decks on models
915501and 915502 come standard as a
mulching deck. If mulching the grass is not
required or wanted, a side discharge kit is
available (order kit 715068 for model 915502
or order kit 715069 for model 915501).
3. Install steering levers on the handlebar
brackets with mounting hardware.
4. Adjust steering levers (see ADJUSTING
STEERING LEVERS on page 21).
Check Engine Oil Level
Refer to Engine Manual.
Check Tire Pressure
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 27.
Level Mower Deck
See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH
OF MOWER DECK on page 17.
Fill Fuel Tanks
See FILLING FUEL TANKS on page 13.
Adjust Seat
See Adjusting Seat on page 13.
Check Safety Interlock System
See Safety Interlock System on page 11.
Check function of all controls
See OPERATION on page 11.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
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.
OE0190
2
4
3
1
1. Clamping Knob
(915065, 067,
055, 057, 059)
or flat washer
and nut
(915501, 502)
2. Seat
3. Steering Lever
4. Mounting
Hardware
5. Handlebar
Brackets
Figure 3
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