Ariens 915057 - 2148 Service Manual

915 ZOOM EZT & IZT00459900 7/05Printed in USAService ManualModels 915055, 057, 059, 065, 067, 501, 502

4 - 94.2 MOVING UNIT MANUALLYDisengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit manually (

4 - 104.5 AXLE LOCKS (915067, 055, 057, 059, 501) (Figure 5)NOTE: The unit comes shipped with the front axle in the lockout position.If a pivoting fr

4 - 114.7 LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECKAdjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure.Level Mower Deck1.

4 - 12See Figure 9 for anti-scalp locations on models 915067, 055, 057, 059, 501. See Figure 10 for anti-scalp locations on model 915065 and 502.There

4 - 13To adjust the neutral setting for no wheel rotation Model IZT 915055, 057, 059, 067, 501:1. Use a hex wrench to loosen the locking bolt (Figure

4 - 14• Move levers to neutral position. • Loosen mounting hardware. • Position steering levers. • Tighten mounting hardware. 3. Adjust height of stee

5 - 155.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate engine problems and give possible causes and corrective

5 - 165.2 CHECKING ENGINE OILCheck the engine oil daily prior to use.IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine with the oil below the low mark on the dipst

5 - 177. Remove fuel line from engine first. Drain fuel from line back into fuel tank.8. Remove the electric clutch and the anti-rotation bolt.9. Remo

5 - 18Figure 16123345PE07602.3.1.Rear of Unit5.915055, 057, 059 915065, 067 5.915501, 502915501, 502915501, 5023.4.1. Oil Drain Tube2. Oil Drain Valve

1Section 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21.1 The Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21.2 S

6 - 196.1 REPLACING PTO BELTRemove (Figure 17)1. Lower mower deck to the ground.2. Remove belt covers from mower deck.3. Hook a puller into idler hol

6 - 20Do not change angle of cutting edge or round the corner at the end of mower blade.2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of material

7 - 217.1 HYDRO TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate hydro transmission problems and give possibl

7 - 22Figure 20Figure 217.2 HYDRO-GEAR FLUID RECOMMENDATIONSThe fluids used in Hydro-Gear transaxles have been carefully selected, and only equivalen

7 - 237.4 REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELTRemove (Figure 22)Figure 221. Remove PTO belt (see Replacing PTO Belt).2. Disconnect electric clutch connector.3.

8 - 248.1 LIFT SYSTEMRefer to Figure 25 for the lift system.The mower pan lift system is a manual lift system controlled by the operator.Mower Lift P

9 - 259.1 STEERING CONTROLSSerial numbers 10,000 and above:Refer to Figure 26 thru Figure 27 for Steering.The steering controls should remain in the

9 - 26Figure 27Serial numbers below 10,000:Refer to Figure 28 and Figure 30 for Steering.The steering controls will swing outward when in neutral. In

9 - 27Figure 281. Transaxle Link2. Rod Pivot3. Steering Switch4. Dampener5. Handlebar6. Roll Pin124563312Model EZT 915065 and 502 with Serial Numbers

9 - 28Figure 29PE01721. Rod Transaxle2. Switch3. Jam Nuts4. Nyloc Jam Nut5. Handlebar6. Dampener7. Roll PinModel IZT 915055, 057, 059, 067, 501 with S

1 - 21.1 THE MANUALThe purpose of this manual is to provide complete instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly, repair, and installation of

9 - 299.2 ADJUSTING STEERING LEVER HEIGHT FOR SERIAL NUMBERS ABOVE 10,000 ONLY(Figure 30)Figure 30NOTE: Perform steps 1 and 2 for both steering lev

10 - 3010.1 FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate fuel system problems and give possible causes are

10 - 3110.2 FUEL PUMPThe impulse style fuel pump is the most commonly used fuel pump. Impulse fuel pumps may either be mounted externally onto the ca

11 - 3211.1 TOOLSThere are some specialized tools and test equipment that are needed for electrical repair work. A brief description of these follows

11 - 33Voltage MeasurementThere are two basic rules to be remembered when using a voltmeter. A voltmeter measures the voltage difference between the t

11 - 34IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information provided on battery and battery charger. Contact battery and battery charger manufacturers for detailed in

11 - 3511.5 SOLENOID AND RELAYSSolenoid and relays are both magnetically operated devices. Both devices operate on the principle that passing a curre

11 - 36current to a direct current is called a RECTIFIER. A diode is one type of rectifier.To check a diode, isolate if from the circuit by disconnect

11 - 37For models with serial numbers above 10,000 when the ignition switch is in the run position and with the steering switch in the neutral (engage

11 - 382 sets of contacts, one normally open, one normally closed. Contact resistance is 0.1-0.3 ohms when correct.Normally open contacts manually act

2 - 32.1 SAFETY ALERTSLook for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean:Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved!Become Ale

11 - 39Normally open contacts (big terminals) coil resistance 3.0-5.0 ohms. Contact resistance is 0.1-0.3 ohms when correct. Electrically activated.Co

11 - 4011.11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFigure 33 To EngineTo Engine1. Relay2. Clutch Switch3. Hour Meter4. Key Switch5. Switch NO6. Switch, Double Pole NO/NO

11 - 4111.12 WIRING DIAGRAMSModel 915055, 057, 059, 065, 067, 501, 502 for Serial Numbers Above 10,000

11 - 4211.13 CONTINUITY DIAGRAM

11 - 4311.14 ELECTRICAL FOR SERIAL NUMBERS ABOVE 5,000 AND BELOW 9,999Safety Interlock SystemWARNING: Safety Interlock failure and improper operation

11 - 44Diode check out: Diodes are checked with an ohm meter set on the diode check, and should only pass voltage in one direction. If it passes volta

11 - 45Pins 85-86 coil resistance 87-100 ohms. pins 30-87 normally open. Pins 30-87A normally closed. Contact resistance is 0.1-0.3 ohms when correct.

11 - 4611.15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFigure 341. Relay2. Clutch Switch3. Key Switch4. Switch NO5. Neutral Switch6. Interlock Switch235416Model 915055, 057,

11 - 4711.16 WIRING DIAGRAMSModel 915055, 057, 059, 065, 067, 501, 502 for Serial Numbers Between 5,000 and 9,999

11 - 4811.17 CONTINUITY DIAGRAM

2 - 4• Understand location and function of all controls.• Never allow operation by untrained persons.• Disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, set parkin

11 - 4911.18 ELECTRICAL FOR SERIAL NUMBERS BELOW 5,000Safety Interlock SystemWARNING: Safety Interlock failure and improper operation of unit can res

11 - 50.Contact resistance is 0.1-0.3 ohms when correct.Normally open contacts manually activated. contact resistance is 0.1-0.3 ohms when correct.2 s

11 - 51Pins 85-86 coil resistance 87-100 ohms. pins 30-87 normally open. Pins 30-87A normally closed. Contact resistance is 0.1-0.3 ohms when correct.

11 - 5211.19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFigure 35Model 915055, 057, 059, 065, 067, 501, 502 for Serial Numbers Below 5,0001. Relay2. Clutch Switch3. Key Switch

11 - 5311.20 WIRING DIAGRAMSModel 915055, 057, 059, 065, 067, 501, 502 for Serial Numbers Below 5,000

11 - 5411.21 CONTINUITY DIAGRAM

12 - 5512.1 MOWER SPINDLE REMOVALFigure 36The spindles are assemblies that are replaced when worn. To remove the spindle assemblies:1. With the mower

12 - 56TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine will not crank/start1. Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty.2. Fuel tanks

12 - 57Unit moves with engine off and parking brake engaged1. The parking brake needs adjustment.2. Faulty parking brake.1. Contact your Ariens Dealer

12 - 58SERVICE PARTSBE SURE TO ALWAYS USE GENUINE ARIENS PARTS TO KEEP YOUR UNIT RUNNING LIKE NEWPART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION03498400 1 40-inch Mower Blad

2 - 5DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and

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2 - 6of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to negative (-) terminal.ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST and positive (+) c

3 - 7SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 915065 915502 915067 915055 915501 915057 915059Model 1540 1540 1740 1944 1844 2148 2352EngineTypeSingle C

4 - 84.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURESFigure 2SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS1. Ignition Switch2. PTO Switch3. Throttle Lever4. Seat5. Stee