Ariens Zoom XL 54- User Manual

EN - 8 dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. SAFETY RULES If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual an...

EN - 11 Tools Required • Adjustable wrench • 9/16" wrench • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 17). Push unit from container onto a level surface. D...

EN - 13 1. Ignition Switch2. PTO Switch3. Throttle Lever4. Seat5. Steering Levers6. Parking Brake7. Fuel Tank8. Mower Lift Pedal9. Mower Deck 10. Discharge Chute 11. Fuel Gauge 12. Choke Control13. Hour meter CONTROLS AND FEATURES 2 3 5 9 7 6 12 11 13 1 8 Figure 5 4

EN - 14 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 5 for all controls and features locations. Safety Interlock System Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for repairs. Ignition Switch Operate ig...

EN - 16 Adjusting Seat Lift adjustment lever and slide seat forward or backward to the desired position. FILLING FUEL TANK To add fuel to the fuel tank: 1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to prevent dust, dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks. 2. Remove fuel caps. IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine...

EN - 17 NOTICE: This unit is not equipped with the return to neutral function. The control arms must be manually brought back to neutral from the forward position. MOVING UNIT MANUALLY Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit manua...

EN - 18 FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is dry.Keep mower blades sharp. Keep mower deck properly leveled. 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 throttle. When mulc...

EN - 20 TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Move steering levers to neutral position and rotate handles outward. Tip seat forward. OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD To open, pull up on the back of the hood until hood hits the hood stops. Push down on back of hood to close Figure 10. OPENING DECK ACCESS PLATE 1. Put parking...

EN - 23 SERVICING BATTERY NOTICE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals and periodic charging.This style battery can be replaced with a standard size U1 battery. Battery Removal and Installation Remove Figure 18 1. Tip ...

EN - 24 Charging the Battery Figure 19 Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid. • External Contact: Flush with water. • Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately! • Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of water. Follow with Milk of Ma...

EN - 25 3. Adjust Steering Lever Forward or Backward 1. Loosen, do not remove, the bolts securing the handlebar to the upper control arm. 2. Slide steering lever forward or backward to desired position and tighten bolts. NOTICE: Tighten upper bolt first. Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment Figure 2...

EN - 26 4. Remove PTO belt from left mower deck pulley. 5. Slowly release idler arm until tension is removed from idler spring. 6. Remove PTO belt from mower deck and electric clutch. Install Figure 23 NOTICE: Do not install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley in step 1. 1. Install PTO belt on electr...

EN - 28 Short Term Storage IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with high- pressure water or store unit outdoors.Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean dry area. Inspect unit for signs of wear or damage. Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Long Term Storage Follow all instructions un...

EN - 29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not crank/start. 1. Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty. 1. Check safety interlock system (see Safety Interlock System on page 14). 2. Fuel tanks empty. 2. Fill fuel tanks (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 16). 3. Dis...

EN - 31 ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these optional accessories to your unit. Part No. Description 71502900 Dump Cart 71509000 42" Mulch Kit 71508700 48" Mulch Kit 71509100 54" Mulch Kit 71503200 48" Aerator 71503300 36" Roller 71503400 48" Dethatcher ...

EN - 32 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915163 915165 915173 Model Zoom XL 42 Zoom XL 48 Zoom XL 54 Engine Kohler Kohler Kohler Displacement – in. 3 (cc) 44.2 (725) Max Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) 3600 ± 0 - 100 Speed Forward Max. – m.p.h. (km/h) 6.5 (10.46) Reverse Max. – m.p.h. (k...

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