Ariens 991074-Max Zoom 52- Manuals

GB - 10 UNIT ASSEMBLY Package Contents: Unit, Mower Deck and Literature Pack Preparation Checklist Refer to the Owner/Operator 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 t...

GB - 11 10. Check Safety Interlock System - Check to see that the interlock system operates correctly (See Safety Interlock System on page 12). 11. Lubrication - Lubricate all fittings per maintenance label under seat and check hydrostat oil level (See Lubricate Unit on page 22). 12. On 60-inch Deck...

GB - 12 CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 4 for 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. NOTE: When the parking brake ...

GB - 14 The alert starts counting down two hours before the maintenance is due. The meter flashes the word, "Now," when it reaches the maintenance time. Press and hold the toggle button to reset the maintenance clock to zero after perfoming the service. NOTE: The hour meter is preprogrammed ...

GB - 15 Fuel Stabilizer Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent deposits from forming in the fuel system during storage ...

GB - 16 3. Bring the steering levers to neutral. 4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4 speed. 5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the mower. IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged with grass or other material. This may cause damage to the electric clutch. 6. Move throttle control to ...

GB - 17 Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following charts show the recommended service schedule. More frequent service may be required due to working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).See the maintenance instructions in the ...

GB - 18 Ariens Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Ariens Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized service center. SERVICE POSITION 1. Place unit on a flat level surf...

GB - 19 HYDRAULIC FLUID Check Hydraulic Fluid Level Check the system with the unit cold and parked on a flat, level surface. Then run the unit for about one minute and recheck the levels. To Add Hydraulic Fluid: 1. Remove the cap from the expansion tank. 2. Fill the expansion tank with 20W-50 engine...

GB - 20 7. Fill with 20W-50 engine oil with an SL API classification until oil appears at the bottom of the drain plug (about 2 quarts per transaxle). Install the drain plug and tighten it to 180 lbf-in (20.3 N•m). 8. Repeat steps 1–7 for the other transaxle. 9. Follow the instructions in To Add Hyd...

GB - 21 Sharpen the Mower Blades 1. Remove mower blade from unit. Discard mower blade if: • More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed. • Air lifts become eroded. • Blade is bent or broken. 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of material from each end of mower blade. DO NOT chang...

GB - 22 1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove Battery on page 21. 2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush. 3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. 4. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 21. Charging the Battery Battery Electrolyte First Aid Follow Fi...

GB - 25 Check Adjustment NOTE: Be sure to check the parking brake on both sides of the unit (Figure 17). 1. Engage parking brake and set both transmission bypass valves to the neutral position. See Moving the Unit with the Engine Off on page 16. 2. Push the unit forward. If the unit easily rolls for...

GB - 26 4. Remove short mower belt from right blade spindle and from deck. Idler pivot bolt must be loosened slightly to gain clearance to remove belt from under idler pulley (Figure 19). 5. Arrange new mower belt(s) on deck (short belt first). Retighten short mower belt idler pivot bolt. Install be...

GB - 27 MOWER DECKS Anti-scalp Roller Adjustment The anti-scalp rollers are set at the factory for typical mowing height, but can be adjusted for high or low cutting conditions (Figure 22). Anti-Scalp rollers are intended to prevent lawn scalping, not to control cutting height. For a very high cutti...

GB - 28 Installing the Mower Deck (Figure 23) 1. Slide mower deck under unit.2. Connect mower mounting arms to deck with mower mounting pins. 3. Install link chains on the mower lift arms in the same holes they were removed from. 4. Install PTO mower belt (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 25). 5. L...

GB - 29 Adjust Blade Height Level and pitch the mower with the height adjusters on each deck lift bracket (Figure 25). Loosen the jam nut on the deck lift bracket bolt about 1/4 turn to reduce clamp load on the height adjusters.Loosen the jam nut on the deck adjuster bolt and then turn the bolt cloc...

GB - 30 SHORT TERM NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and know unit is in safe working condition.Store unit in a cool, dry protected area. LONG TERM Clean uni...

GB - 31 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 991085 991086 991087 Model Max Zoom 48 Max Zoom 52 Max Zoom 60 Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FR691 FR730 Engine Displacement - in 3 (cc) 44.3 (726) Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) 3600 ± 75 Liquid or Air Cooled Air Speed Forward Maximum – mp...

Con_Ride_2011 33 To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative, contact Ariens at: 655 W. Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 (920) 756 - 2141 www.ariens.com www.gravely.com To find a Countax authorized service representative, contact Countax at: Countax Ltd Countax House Great Haseley O...

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING Ariens Company655 West Ryan StreetBrillion, WI 54110-1072920-756-2141Fax 920-756-2407www.ariens.com