Ariens Zoom 34 Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Owner/Operator Manual 
Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

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04699400A 

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Printed in USA

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

E10

The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10% 
d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.

Models

915157 – Zoom 34

(SN )

915159 – Zoom 42

(SN )

915161 – Zoom 50

(SN )

915169 – Zoom 34 CARB

(SN )

915171 – Zoom 42 CARB

(SN )

Summary of Contents for Zoom 34

Page 1: ...any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 or 10 MTBE will void the product warranty L utilisation d une essence contenant plus de 10 d thanol E10 ou de 10 de MTBE annulent la garantie Models 915157 Zoom...

Page 2: ...f the engine manual is not available contact the engine manufacturer for a replacement manual MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS When ordering replacement parts or making service inquiries know the Model and Se...

Page 3: ...anual 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 Int...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...cause injury or damage Do not operate mower unless all guards are in operating position or bagger is attached 2 DANGER Discharge Hazard NEVER direct discharge toward people pets or property Thrown obj...

Page 6: ...put hands near moving belts Keep hands away from all rotating or moving parts Keep all guards and shields in place 3 2 Discharge Hazard Discharge Hazard NEVER direct discharge toward people pets or p...

Page 7: ...rs Look behind when operating the unit in reverse 3 6 Loss of Traction Hazard If loss of traction is experienced do the following Disengage PTO P Proceed off slope slowly Do not try to turn or speed u...

Page 8: ...away Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work area Keep children under watchful care of a responsible adult NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit Keep area of operation clea...

Page 9: ...weight of loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and the unit can safely handle ALWAYS keep protective structures guards and panels in good repair in place and securely fastened Do not ope...

Page 10: ...this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or containe...

Page 11: ...signed for your unit Check attachment components frequently If worn or damaged replace with manufacturer s recommended parts Tools Required Adjustable wrench Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease Unpac...

Page 12: ...ctly 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 not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly...

Page 13: ...er Lift Pedal 8 Mower Deck 9 Discharge Chute 10 Parking Brake Lever 11 Throttle Choke Lever 12 Seat Adjustment Lever 915159 161 171 13 Height of Cut Selector Lever 14 Washout Port 915159 161 171 CONTR...

Page 14: ...to start a cold engine Pull lever up for choke Push lever down once unit is started Fast 2 Increases engine speed Slow 3 Decreases engine speed OPERATION WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand the...

Page 15: ...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 ne...

Page 16: ...it with water when the unit is warm from operation Water can seep into bearings and cause damage 3 Attach the hose coupling to a standard garden hose connected to a water supply 4 Pull back the lock c...

Page 17: ...Overfilling may cause permanent damage to evaporative emissions control system components Filling to the recommended level ensures a vapor gap required to allow for fuel expansion Pay close attention...

Page 18: ...engaged Engine will not run smoothly and will smell like fuel if operating unit with partial choke 5 Wait until the engine is running smoothly before operation IMPORTANT Allow the engine to warm up se...

Page 19: ...ke to push the unit by hand Push the bypass lever in to drive the unit normally NOTE There are two bypass levers one on each side of the unit WARNING DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast...

Page 20: ...page 19 Push unit If unit rolls contact your Ariens dealer Clean Unit Clean engine battery seat etc of all dirt and debris Do not use solvents hard cleaners or abrasives For deck cleaning instruction...

Page 21: ...t 1 Apply grease to zerk 1 on each front wheel 2 Apply grease to quick adjust seat mechanism through slots 2 on bottom side of seat plate Work grease into mechanism by sliding seat back and forth repe...

Page 22: ...from the lift arms on both sides of the unit by removing the 3 8 nuts Keep hardware for reinstallation 4 Slide mower deck out from under unit Install Figure 11 1 Slide mower deck under unit 2 Connect...

Page 23: ...des 3 The pitch of the mower blades from side to side The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground Figure 12 In the lowest cutting position should be 1 1 2 1 4 3 175 cm 635 cm In the highest cutti...

Page 24: ...wer blades to the ground b The forward pitch of the mower blades c The pitch of the mower blades from side to side Adjust Trunnions 1 Using an adjustable or open ended wrench tighten or loosen the loc...

Page 25: ...removing an equal amount of material from each end of mower blade 3 Check mower blade balance by sliding mower blade on an unthreaded bolt If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal positio...

Page 26: ...e frame underneath the seat with battery terminals positioned as shown Figure 18 3 Place battery hold down bracket on top of the battery Hook the curved end of the bracket in the lower mounting hole i...

Page 27: ...itive cable first then negative cable 5 Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to battery cable ends and terminals 6 Tip seat back See TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 22 Charging the Battery Figure 1...

Page 28: ...MPORTANT Adjust each steering lever equally NOTE When adjusting steering levers for the first time it is recommended that you make adjustments in the following order 1 Adjust Steering Lever Height 1 R...

Page 29: ...is turning slower needs to speed up to allow the unit to travel in a straight line 1 Determine which way the unit turns 2 Loosen jam nut on the adjustment bolt 3 Adjust speed by Turning adjustment bol...

Page 30: ...LT Remove Figure 27 1 Remove PTO belt See REPLACING PTO BELT on page 29 2 Disconnect idler spring 3 Remove hydrostatic belt from hydrostatic transmission pulleys drive pulley and idler Install Figure...

Page 31: ...el 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 c...

Page 32: ...Clean or replace air filter cartridge Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions 3 Faulty engine 3 Contact your Ariens dealer Unit does not move with engine running when using steering levers 1...

Page 33: ...RPENING MOWER BLADE on page 25 or replace mower blades see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 25 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit...

Page 34: ...attery 12V Maintenance Free 190 CCA PTO Power Take Off Electric Clutch Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 1 97 7 49 Size and Weight Length in cm 65 165 1 Width in cm 45 114...

Page 35: ...al Starter Electric Battery 12V Maintenance Free 190 CCA PTO Power Take Off Electric Clutch Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 1 97 7 49 Size and Weight Length in cm 65 165...

Page 36: ...the Ariens Company or register the unit online at www ariens com www gravely com www countax com To obtain warranty service the original purchaser must Perform the maintenance and adjustments explain...

Page 37: ...red products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES Ariens Company s liability under this warranty and under any impl...

Page 38: ...Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 920 756 4688 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com www ariens com au...

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