Ariens 915157-Zoom 34 Specifications

Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/UtilisateurZoom®04699400A • 1/14Printed in USAENGLISHFRANÇAISE10The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% eth

EN - 10Do not use hitch with bagger attached.Do not use on steep hills or slopes.Do not park on hills when trailer is attached.Do not use with any gro

EN - 11Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object or if there is an unusual vibration. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adj

EN - 12Check Tire PressureSee "SPECIFICATIONS" on page 34.Level Mower DeckSee “LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK” on page 23.Fill F

EN - 13 1. Ignition Switch2. PTO Switch3. Seat4. Fuel Level5. Steering Levers6. Fuel Tank7. Mower Lift Pedal8. Mower Deck9. Discharge Chute10. Parking

EN - 14CONTROLS AND FEATURESSee Figure 4 for all controls and features locations.Safety Interlock SystemPerform the following tests to ensure the safe

EN - 15Throttle/Choke Lever(915157, 169)Choke (1) – Use to start a cold engine. Push throttle lever past detent for choke to start a cold engine. Pull

EN - 16Seat Adjustment(915157, 169) 1. Tip the seat forward. See “TIPPING SEAT FORWARD” on page 22.2. Loosen mounting hardware and slide seat forward

EN - 17NOTE: If water leaks excessively from hose coupling onto top of deck, coupling may not be fully seated onto washout port. Turn off water suppl

EN - 18Fuel StabilizerGasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the sy

EN - 19MOVING UNIT MANUALLY(Figure 8)Pull the bypass lever out and lock it in place, and then release the parking brake to push the unit by hand. Push

EN - 2SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . .

EN - 20IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenanc

EN - 21Each Use Follow Engine Manual Mainten-ance SchedulePerform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.NOTE:

EN - 22TIPPING SEAT FORWARD(Figure 9)Move steering levers to neutral position and rotate handles outward. Tip seat forward.OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD(Fi

EN - 23LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECKNOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure. See “SPECIFICAT

EN - 24The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades(Figure 13)• Should be 0" (0 cm) to 1/4" (0.635 cm) pitched forward.NOTE: This measurement must

EN - 25REPLACING MOWER BLADERemove(Figure 16)1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation.2. Remove mounting hardware and mower blades from spindles.Inst

EN - 26SERVICING THE BATTERYNOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the termina

EN - 27U1 Battery Installation(Figures 19 and 20)1. Remove factory battery. See “Remove Factory-Installed Battery” on page 26.NOTE: Be sure to cut cab

EN - 284. Charge battery according to battery charger and battery manufacturers’ instructions.5. Install battery on unit. See “Factory-Installed Batte

EN - 293. Adjust Steering Lever Forward or Backward1. Loosen, do not remove, the bolts securing the handlebar to the upper control arm.2. Rotate stee

EN - 3Customer Note: If the dealer does not register your product, please fill out, sign and return the product registration card to Ariens or go to w

EN - 30Install(Figure 25)NOTE: Do not install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley in step 1. 1. Install PTO belt on engine drive pulley and mower deck.

EN - 31Short Term StorageIMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors.Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a

EN - 32TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSECORRECTIONEngine will not crank/start. 1. Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty. 1. Check sa

EN - 33Unit moves with engine off and parking brake engaged. 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 1. Contact your Ariens dealer. 2. Faulty parking

EN - 34SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 915157 915159 915161Model Zoom 34 Zoom 42 Zoom50EngineTypeBriggs & StrattonKohlerEngine Displacement in.3 (cc)3

EN - 35SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 915169 915171Model Zoom 34 CARB Zoom 42 CARBEngineTypeBriggs & StrattonKohlerEngine Displacement in.3 (cc)30.51

Consumer 2013EN - 36Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited WarrantyAriens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Coun

Consumer 2013EN - 37• Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner's expense.• Have the warranty service performed by

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EN - 4SAFETY ALERTSThe safety alert symbol is used in decals and with this manual. Understand the safety message. It contains important information ab

EN - 507800401P07800403KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY0298810027461352Figure 2 1. DANGER!Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit without discharge chute in ope

EN - 6Keep children and others away from unit while unit is in operation.Keep feet and hands away from all rotating or moving parts.DO NOT step or sta

EN - 7Read owners manual before servicing or making adjustments to unit.Set parking brake.Remove key and disconnect spark plug before servicing or mak

EN - 8EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMThis equipment and/or its engine may include exhaust and evaporative emissions control system components required to meet

EN - 9Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection. Always wear safety goggles or safety