Owner/Operator Manual
992098 - Zoom 1844 XL
992099 - Zoom 2148 XL
Zoom XL
00376600A 01/05
Printed in USA
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual 992098 Zoom 1844 XL 992099 Zoom 2148 XL Zoom XL 00376600A 01 05 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL...
Page 2: ...RIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Ariens replacement parts The replacement of any part on this equipment with anything other than an Ariens authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performa...
Page 3: ...nor moderate or serious injury or death Learn applicable rules and laws in your area including those that may restrict the age of the operator REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING Original purchaser of this uni...
Page 4: ...T operate on slopes over 17 If machine stops going uphill stop blade and back down slowly Avoid sudden turns Keep safety devices guards shields switches etc in place and working Check interlock system...
Page 5: ...ity to explain it to them Only the user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves other people or property Only trained adults may operate or service unit Traini...
Page 6: ...transmission when on a slope 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...
Page 7: ...perator manual as required 1 Unpack Unit Remove shrink wrap and packaging materials 2 Remove Unit From Container Open Bypass Valves dump valves See Moving the Unit with the Engine Off on page 11 Push...
Page 8: ...aged the steering levers must be locked in neutral With the parking brake disengaged the engine must not start and the engine must shut off if the operator leaves the seat CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure...
Page 9: ...e mower blades Pull the power take off PTO switch to On position to engage mower blades Push the power take off PTO switch to Off position to disengage mower blades NOTE The engine will not start unle...
Page 10: ...the switch and turn it to the Start position 7 As soon as the engine starts release the key 8 Move the choke control to the Off position from the Choke position Wait until the engine is running smooth...
Page 11: ...is dry Keep mower blades sharp Keep mower deck properly levelled Adjust anti scalp rollers to prevent scalping Do not set height of cut too low For very tall grass mow twice Do not travel too fast Mo...
Page 12: ...c oil as needed Do not overfill See Check Hydraulic Fluid Level on page 13 Check Tires See Specifications on page 21 for correct tire pressure Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Schedule Perform schedul...
Page 13: ...d dipstick Remove dipstick 2 Place container under oil filter to catch oil 3 Remove oil filter 4 Allow tank to drain 5 Lubricate rubber gasket on new oil filter with clean hydraulic oil 6 Spin new oil...
Page 14: ...free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals Remove Battery 1 Shut OFF engine Engage parking brake Remove the ignition key 2 Place seat in the service position See...
Page 15: ...d electrical system components See your engine manual for more detailed information LUBRICATE UNIT Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Eliminating Exc...
Page 16: ...top bracket Figure 12 Front bolts adjust forward and rear bolts adjust reverse Lengthen the limiter bolt move closer to lever on side which is too fast ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE STEERING LEVER HANDL...
Page 17: ...m 3 Check to ensure the parking brake engages and disengages without binding by engaging and disengaging the parking brake several times 4 Tighten jam nuts together NOTE After installing new brake pad...
Page 18: ...he cutting height pin in the holes on the side of the deck lift cover so it passes all the way through the deck lift cover and shaft IMPORTANT The mower lift arms are not locked unless the cutting hei...
Page 19: ...tall blocks at each rear corner and 4 3 4 in 12 cm tall blocks at each front corner 3 Lower deck onto the blocks 4 Loosen the locknuts on the side where the chains are slack and slide the bolt down t...
Page 20: ...epare the engine for service 2 Put fresh clean fuel in the fuel tank 3 Begin the maintenance schedule 4 Charge and install the battery STORAGE WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand entire Safety se...
Page 21: ...tch Brake Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 7 26 5 Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Mobil 1 15W 50 Synthetic Hydraulic Oil Filter Yes Size and Weight L...
Page 22: ...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 t...
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Page 24: ...t contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157 920 756 46...
