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Customer Responsibilities

Register the product immediately at the time of sale.

 If the dealer does not register the product, the 

customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to 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 explained in the owner's manual.
• Promptly notify Ariens or an authorized Ariens, Gravely or Countax service representative of the need for 

warranty service.

• Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner's expense.
• Have the warranty service performed by an authorized Ariens, Gravely or Countax service representative.

To Find an Authorized Service Representative:

Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty

• Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and 

may void the warranty.

• Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved 

by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.

• The following maintenance, service and replacement items are not covered by this warranty unless they 

are noted in the Limitations section above: lubricants, spark plugs, oil, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, 
brake linings, brake arms, brake shoes, skid shoes, scraper blades, shear bolts, mower blades, mower 
vanes, brushes, headlights, light bulbs, knives, cutters. 

• Any misuse, alteration, improper assembly, improper adjustment, neglect, or accident which requires 

repair is not covered by this warranty.

Use of gasoline blends exceeding 10% ethanol voids any and all warranties.

• Products are designed to the specifications in the area that the product was originally distributed.  Differ-

ent areas may have significantly different legal and design requirements. This warranty is limited to the 
requirements in the area in which the unit was originally distributed.  Ariens Company does not warrant 
this product to the 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. Nothing contained in this warranty 
shall be construed as obligating the Ariens Company to incorporate such design changes into previously 
manufactured 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 implied warranty that may exist, is limited to 
repair of any defect in workmanship, and repair or replacement of any defective part. Ariens Company shall 
not be liable for incidental, special, or consequential damages (including lost profits). Some states do not 
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not 
apply to you.

DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY

Ariens Company makes no warranty, express or implied, other than what is expressly made in this 
warranty. If the law of your state provides that an implied warranty of merchantability, or an implied 
warranty of fitness for particular purpose, or any other implied warranty, applies to Ariens Company, 
then any such implied warranty is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not allow 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from region to region.

In the U.S. and Canada:

Use the dealer locator on our websites:    www.ariens.com     •     www.gravely.com

Or contact us by mail or by phone:

In the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, 
Central and South America:

In Europe, Asia, Africa or 
the Middle East:

In Australia or New Zealand:

Ariens Company 

655 W. Ryan Street 

Brillion, WI 54110 

Phone: (920) 756 - 4688

www.ariens.com

Countax Ltd, Countax House

Great Haseley, Oxfordshire, 

OX44 7PF

Phone: 0800 597 7777

www.countax.com

109-111 Abbot House

Hallam, Victoria 3803 Australia

Phone: (03) 9796 4244

1800 335 489

www.bynorm.com.au

Summary of Contents for 991082 ZT HD48

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Page 3: ...or obligation to the purchaser The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing Equipment described within this manual may be optional Some illustrations may not...

Page 4: ...LWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations SAFET...

Page 5: ...and others away from unit while operating Never direct discharge toward other people Thrown objects can cause injury Look down and behind before and while backing Keep children out of work area and u...

Page 6: ...rect discharge toward people pets or property Thrown objects can cause injury or damage Keep children and others away from unit while unit is in operation Do not operate mower unless all guards are in...

Page 7: ...on is experienced do the following Disengage PTO Look before backing Proceed off slope slowly Do not try to turn or speed up 3 DANGER Discharge Hazard NEVER operate unit without discharge chute in ope...

Page 8: ...Thrown objects can cause injury or damage Do not operate mower unless all guards are in operating position or bagger is attached 7 DANGER Discharge Hazard NEVER operate unit without discharge chute in...

Page 9: ...gh terrain Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic DO NOT operate near drop offs ditches or embankments Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves...

Page 10: ...objects Use extreme caution on gravel surfaces Always stand clear of the discharge area ALWAYS disengage PTO stop unit and engine remove key engage parking brake and allow moving parts to stop before...

Page 11: ...and unit damage DO NOT reverse battery connections Reverse connections may result in sparks which can cause serious injury Always connect positive lead of charger to positive terminal and negative lea...

Page 12: ...ication Lubricate all fittings per maintenance label under seat and check hydrostat oil level See Lubricate Unit on page 24 12 On 60 inch Decks Remove the discharge chute from the transport position a...

Page 13: ...ur Meter 6 Throttle Lever 7 Choke Control 8 Power Take Off PTO Switch 9 Battery 10 Mower Lift Pedal 11 Mower Deck 12 Mower Lift Lock 13 Seat Adjustment Lever 14 Parking Brake 15 Bypass Valve Lever CON...

Page 14: ...locked in neutral whenever the parking brake is engaged NOTE Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns DO NOT make turns with inside wheel c...

Page 15: ...ver 1 Pull lever up to engage parking brake 2 Push lever down to disengage parking brake Seat Adjustments To adjust seat forward or backward 1 While seated pull seat adjustment lever outward and slide...

Page 16: ...um of 87 octane 87 AKI 91 RON High altitude use may require a different octane Consult your engine manual Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol gasohol or up to 10 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether is accepta...

Page 17: ...gage the PTO and engage the parking brake 2 Move the throttle lever to the Slow position 3 Turn the ignition key to the Off position TO MOW WITH UNIT Operate the unit only when seated in the operator...

Page 18: ...rp 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 Mow with the engine set at full...

Page 19: ...raulic oil level mark on cap dipstick Add 20W50 engine oil as needed Do not overfill See Check Hydraulic Fluid Level on page 21 Check Tires See Specifications on page 33 for correct tire pressure CAUT...

Page 20: ...ot points and pin connections Grease lube fittings See Lubricate Unit on page 24 Check Brake Gap Adjust gap if necessary See Adjusting the Parking Brake on page 26 Every 100 Hours Clean Battery Keep b...

Page 21: ...nting surface and then lubricate rubber gasket on new oil filter with clean hydraulic oil 5 Spin new oil filter onto filter housing until it makes contact Tighten oil filter another 3 4 turn 6 Install...

Page 22: ...and slowly move the steering levers in forward and reverse five or six times 6 Stop the engine check the oil level and add oil as needed 7 Repeat steps 2 6 until the transaxles operate smoothly in fo...

Page 23: ...edule on page 19 3 Disconnect cables from battery negative then positive Figure 11 4 Remove hold down and remove battery Replace Battery 1 Replace battery and secure with battery hold down 2 Reconnect...

Page 24: ...other well ventilated place 3 Connect positive lead of charger to positive terminal and negative lead to negative terminal 4 Charge battery according to charger and battery manufacturers instructions...

Page 25: ...l screw on the pump 8 Move steering levers from Forward to Reverse several times and return steering levers to neutral position Check wheel s for movement 9 If wheel is still moving repeat steps 7 and...

Page 26: ...handle and eccentric spacer from the steering lever NOTE Position the right and left handles at the same height position 3 Install the spacer handle and eccentric spacer in the appropriate height posi...

Page 27: ...See Operation on page 14 2 Lower the mower 3 Place seat in most rearward position 4 Remove belt covers 5 Place foot board in open position Figure 18 Replacing Mower Belts NOTE Long mower belt must be...

Page 28: ...See Replacing Mower Belts on page 27 3 Slowly release the tension on the hydro pump belt idler until all the tension is removed from the springs 4 Remove old hydro pump belt from right hand hydrostat...

Page 29: ...deck lift shaft and the deck lift cover Insert the 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...

Page 30: ...g the height adjusters on the deck lift brackets see Figure 25 6 After deck is level side to side check the deck front to back pitch 7 Turn the blades so the blade ends point front to back as shown in...

Page 31: ...nimum A 016 feeler gauge should slide between armature and rotor with slight contact Maximum A 020 feeler gauge should slide between armature and rotor with slight contact 3 Repeat for each inspection...

Page 32: ...uretor NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with potential sources of ignition To Take the Unit Out of Storage 1 Refer to the engine service manual to prepare the eng...

Page 33: ...Brake Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 6 5 24 6 Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 20W 50 engine oil with an SL API classification Hydraulic Oil Fi...

Page 34: ...lutch Brake Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 6 5 24 6 Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 20W 50 engine oil with an SL API classification Hydraulic O...

Page 35: ...tions 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...

Page 36: ...equirements 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 w...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...is 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 Warra...

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Page 40: ...this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 920 756 4688 Fax 920 7...

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