Ariens Zoom 1844 XL, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Aligning the Steering Levers (Figure 11)
1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the
ignition key.
2. Place seat in the service position (See Service Position on
page 13).
3. Loosen brake interlock on the same side as steering lever
to be adjusted.
4. Loosen tie rod jam nut and turn tie rod until steering levers
are aligned.
5. Tighten jam nut on tie rod and tighten brake interlock.
ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHT
Check and adjust tire pressure. Increase pressure on side unit
tracks to. DO NOT exceed maximum recommended tire pressure
(See Specifications on page 21).
If tire pressure adjustment does not solve tracking problem,
adjust the limiter bolts on the stop 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 HANDLES
The handles have three height positions (Figure 13).
1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the
ignition key.
Figure 10
1. Return to Neutral
Mechanism
2. Hydraulic Pump
3. Stop Bracket
4. Set Screw
1
4
2
3
1. Damper Locknut
2. Damper
3. Tie-Rod Jam Nut
4. Tie-Rod 5. Steering Lever
6. Brake Interlock
7. Hydrostatic
Transmission
Figure 11
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
WARNING: Prior to adjusting the tracking of the unit,
shut OFF engine, engage parking brake, and remove
the ignition key.
Figure 12
1. Limiter Bolt
2. Jam Nut 3. Steering Lever
4. Stop Bracket
1
2
3
1
4
2
Figure 13
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Position # 1
Position # 2
Position # 3
1. Spacer
2. Handle 3. Eccentric Spacer
4. Steering Lever
1
4
3
2