Owner/Operator ManualManuel Du Propriétaire/UtilisateurZoom®03997700B 1/11Printed in USAENGLISHFRANÇAISModels915157 – Zoom 34915159 – Zoom 42915161 –
GB - 10Check Tire PressureSee SPECIFICATIONS on page 27.Level Mower DeckSee LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 18.Fill Fuel TankFill
GB - 11 1. Ignition Switch2. PTO Switch3. Seat4. Fuel Level5. Steering Levers6. Fuel Tank7. Mower Lift Pedal8. Mower Deck9. Discharge Chute10. Parking
GB - 12CONTROLS AND FEATURESSee figure 4 for all controls and features locations.Safety Interlock SystemPerform the following tests to ensure the safe
GB - 13Power Take-Off (PTO) SwitchEngages (2) and disengages (1) mower blades.Steering Levers• Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers backward.• Forw
GB - 14Fuel StabilizerGasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the sy
GB - 15FOR BEST PERFORMANCECut grass when it is dry.Keep mower blades sharp.Keep mower deck properly leveled.Do not set height of cut too low. For ver
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 (figure 6).SEAT ADJUSTMENT1. Tip the seat forward.2. Loosen mounting hardware a
GB - 18MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONRemove(Figure 7)1. Remove PTO belt from the engine drive pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23).NOTE: Pe
GB - 19The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades(Figure 9)• Should be 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) pitched forward.NOTE: This measurement must be
GB - 2SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . .
GB - 20SHARPENING MOWER BLADE1. Remove mower blade from unit (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 19).Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by
GB - 21Install(Figure 14)1. Install battery on the unit with battery hold-down bracket.2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.3.
GB - 22ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS(Figure 15)IMPORTANT: Adjust each steering lever equally.NOTE: When adjusting steering levers for the first time it is
GB - 23REPLACING PTO BELTRemove(Figure 18)1. Lower mower deck to the ground.2. Remove belt covers from mower deck.3. Pull idler arm towards outside of
GB - 243. Slowly release idler arm until idler pulley rests firmly against PTO belt.4. Install belt covers on mower deck.NOTE: Ensure that belt is sti
GB - 25TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSECORRECTIONEngine will not crank/start. 1. Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty. 1. Check sa
GB - 26Unit moves with engine off and parking brake engaged. 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 2. Faulty parking
GB - 27SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 915157 915159 915161Model Zoom 34 Zoom 42 Zoom 50EngineTypeBriggs & StrattonKohler KohlerEngine Displacement in.
GB - 28SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 915169 915171Model Zoom 34 CARB Zoom 42 CARBEngineTypeBriggs & StrattonKohlerEngine Displacement in.3 (cc)30.51
Con_Ride_201129Two-Year Limited Lawn and Garden Consumer Ride-On WarrantyAriens Company warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Co
GB - 3• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here.• Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here.PRODUCT REGISTRATIONThe Ariens dealer must register th
Con_Ride_201130To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative, contact Ariens in the United States, Canada or Mexico at:655 W. Ryan St
CARB_EPA_201131 CALIFORNIA AND EPA (UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS
CARB_EPA_201132(4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the ow
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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.DANGER!2.CAUTION3.DANGER!Figure 232175463Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts.No smoking.IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill.Fill fuel tank to b
GB - 64.DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH5.WARNING!6.DANGER!7.HOT SURFACES!EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMThis equipment and/or its engine may include
GB - 7Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before assembling, using or working on this mower.ALWAYS remove key f
GB - 8• Return steering levers to neutral position.• Immediately set parking brake.• Turn off PTO and engine.Mow up and down slopes, not across them.U
GB - 9A frozen battery can explode and result in death or serious injury. DO NOT charge or jump start a battery containing frozen fluid. Thaw the batt
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