Owner/Operator ManualModels991073 – Max Zoom 48991074 – Max Zoom 52991075 – Max Zoom 60MAX Zoom™03994900 10/09Printed in USAENGLISHFRANÇAIS
GB - 104. Seat - See Seat Adjustments on page 13 and Service Position on page 18.5. Position Steering Levers - Remove eccentric spacers and rotate ste
GB - 111. Fuel Tanks and Caps2. Steering Levers3. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir4. Ignition Switch5. Hour Meter6.Throttle Lever7. Choke Control8. Power Take
GB - 12CONTROLS AND FEATURESSee Figure 4 for Controls and Features locations.Safety Interlock SystemPerform the following tests to ensure the safety i
GB - 13Throttle Lever The throttle lever changes the engine speed. Move the throttle lever to Fast (1) to increase engine speed. Move the lever to Slo
GB - 14FILLING FUEL TANKAdd fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.To add fuel to the fuel tank:1. Pla
GB - 15STARTING AND SHUT OFFTo start the engine:1. Make sure the steering levers are in neutral.2. Put the PTO switch in the “Off” position.3. Engage
GB - 16FOR BEST PERFORMANCECut grass when it is dry.Keep mower blades sharp.Keep mower deck properly levelled.Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent sca
GB - 17Period Service TaskEach UseCheck Safety Interlock WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death o
GB - 18Ariens Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required
GB - 19HYDRAULIC FLUIDCheck Hydraulic Fluid LevelCheck the system with the unit cold and parked on a flat, level surface. Then run the unit for about
GB - 2Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Controls and Features.
GB - 208. Repeat steps 1–7 for the other transaxle.9. Follow the instructions in To Add Hydraulic Fluid: on page 19.Purging the Hydraulic System1. Wit
GB - 21Sharpen the Mower Blades1. Remove mower blade from unit.Discard mower blade if:• More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.• Air lifts be
GB - 221. Remove battery from unit. See Remove Battery on page 21.2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush.3. Coat terminals with die
GB - 233. Remove the drive wheels from the unit.4. Start the engine, run engine at full throttle, and release the parking brake.5. Move the steering l
GB - 24ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHTCheck and adjust tire pressure. Increase pressure on side unit tracks to. DO NOT exceed maximum recommended
GB - 25Check AdjustmentNOTE: Be sure to check the parking brake on both sides of the unit (Figure 17). 1. Engage parking brake and set both transmissi
GB - 264. Remove short mower belt from right blade spindle and from deck. Idler pivot bolt must be loosened slightly to gain clearance to remove belt
GB - 27MOWER DECKSAnti-scalp Roller Adjustment The anti-scalp rollers are set at the factory for typical mowing height, but can be adjusted for high o
GB - 28Installing the Mower Deck (Figure 23) 1. Slide mower deck under unit.2. Connect mower mounting arms to deck with mower mounting pins.3. Install
GB - 29Adjust Blade HeightLevel and pitch the mower with the height adjusters on each deck lift bracket (Figure 25).Loosen the jam nut on the deck lif
GB - 3• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here.• Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here.PRODUCT REGISTRATIONThe Ariens dealer must register th
GB - 30SHORT TERMNEVER spray unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors.Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage.Keep all
GB - 31ACCESSORIESPart No. Description79100400 Mulching Kit 48-inch Decks 79206400 Mulching Kit 52-inch Decks 79206500 Mulching Kit 60-inch Decks 7920
GB - 32SPECIFICATIONSModel Number 991073 991074 991075Model Max Zoom 48 Max Zoom 52 Max Zoom 60Engine KawasakiEngine Model Number FR691 FR730Engine
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ARIENS COMPANYGRAVELY® | STENS® | LOCKE® | NATIONAL® | BYNORM® | EVERRIDE® | GREAT DANE® Con_Ride_201034To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized servi
The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemicals known to the Stateof California to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductive harm.WARNIN
GB - 4SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLThese are safety alert symbols. They mean: •ATTENTION! •YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! When you see this symbol:•BECOME ALERT! •OB
GB - 51. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHRead Owner/Operator Manual.Keep children and others away from unit while operating.Never direct disch
GB - 6Shut off engine, remove key, read manual before you adjust or repair unit.NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating parts.3. WARNING! Do not
GB - 7DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair that may get caught in rotating parts.Wear adequate outer garments.NEVER wear open sanda
GB - 8Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment when travelling, crossing driveways, etc.Mow up and down slopes
GB - 9ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near battery. Use insulated tools.DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in any direction.ALWAYS k
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