Zoom XL®Owner/Operator ManualManuel Du Propriétaire/UtilisateurModels915145 – Zoom XL 42915147 – Zoom XL 48915149 – Zoom XL 54ENGLISH04040800 10/09Pr
GB - 10Tools Required• Adjustable wrench• 9/16" wrench• Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.Unpack UnitRemove unit and all other components from
GB - 11Check Engine Oil Level1. Refer to Engine Manual.Level Mower DeckSee on page 18.Fill Fuel TanksSee FILLING FUEL TANKS on page 13.Adjust Seat Se
GB - 12CONTROLS AND FEATURESSee figure 5 for all controls and features locations.Safety Interlock SystemPerform the following tests to ensure the safe
GB - 13Steering Levers• Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers backward.• Forward (2) – Push both steering levers forward.• Left (3) – Pull left stee
GB - 14GASOLINEIMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that meets the following guidelines:• Clean, fresh gasoline.• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). Hi
GB - 15STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINEStarting the EngineNOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and place the steering levers in neutral
GB - 16IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenanc
GB - 17TIPPING SEAT FORWARDPut steering levers up and tip seat forward.Each UseFollow Engine Manual Mainten-ance SchedulePerform scheduled engine main
GB - 18OPENING AND CLOSING HOODTo open, pull up on the back of the hood until hood hits the hood stop and push down on back of hood to close (figure 1
GB - 19LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECKNOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see SPECIFICAT
GB - 2SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . .
GB - 20Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust Mower Blade Height And Pitch (Figure 17):NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust the height and pitch of
GB - 21SERVICING BATTERYNOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals a
GB - 22Charging the Battery(Figure 19)Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid.• External Contact: Flush with water.• Eyes: Flush wi
GB - 23Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment (Figure 21)IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m)
GB - 24REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELTRemove (Figure 23)1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23).2. Disconnect electric clutch connector.3. R
GB - 256. Install the filter guards removed in step 2. Tighten the mounting screws to 65 lbf-in (7.3 N•m).7. Fill with 20W-50 engine oil with an SL AP
GB - 26TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine will not crank/start. 1. Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty. 1. Check s
GB - 27PTO or mower blades do not engage or shuts off. 1. Operator presence switch not depressed. 1. Depress operator presence switch by sitting on se
GB - 28Poor cutting quality. 1. Mower deck not level or mower pitch is incorrect. 1. Level and adjust pitch of mower deck (see The Distance From The M
GB - 29SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 915145 915147 915149Model Zoom XL 42 Zoom XL 48 Zoom XL 54Engine Kawasaki FR651Displacement - in.3 (cc)45.5 (746)Ma
GB - 3• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here.• Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here.PRODUCT REGISTRATIONThe Ariens dealer must register th
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GB - 4SAFETY ALERTSThe safety alert symbol is used in decals and with this manual. Understand the safety message. It contains important information ab
GB - 51. Caution!2. Danger!3. Danger!4. Warning!077541 Read the operator’s manual. Keep children and others away from unit while operating.
GB - 65. Danger! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death6. Hot Surfaces!7. Caution!8. Danger!Emission Control System Certification LabelTampering with emissi
GB - 7Only the user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property.Read, understand, and f
GB - 8ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards and panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened.Do not operate without either entire grass c
GB - 9Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
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