Ariens 915145-Zoom XL 42 Specifications download pdf (Page 12)

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See figure 5 for all controls and features

locations.

Safety Interlock System

Perform the following tests to ensure the

safety interlock system is working properly. If

the unit does not perform as stated contact

your Ariens dealer for repairs.

Ignition Switch

Operate ignition

switch with a

removable key.

Ignition switch has

four positions:

Stop (1), Headlight

(2), Run (3), Start (4).

See STARTING AND

SHUTTING OFF

ENGINE on page 15

for detailed

instructions on how to

start engine.

Throttle Lever

Fast (1) – Increases

engine speed.

Slow (2) – Decreases

engine speed.

Choke Control

Use to start a cold engine. Push

the choke lever away from

operator position to start a cold

engine. Pull the choke lever

toward the operator position

when the engine starts to run

smoothly.

NOTE: Do not choke a warm engine.

Parking Brake

Engages (2) and

disengages (1) parking

brake.

Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch

Engages (2)

and disengages

(1) mower

blades.

Hour Meter

Records total number of

hours engine has been run.

NOTE: Hour meter will

continue to run if ignition key

is left in the run position with

the engine turned off.

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read

and understand the entire Safety

section before proceeding.

WARNING: Safety interlock failure

and improper operation of unit can

result in death or serious injury.

Check system before each use to

make sure it is functioning

properly.

Test Steering

Lever

PTO Parking

Brake

Engine

1 Neutral

Position

Off Engaged Starts

2 Neutral

Position

On Engaged Doesn’t

Start

3 Neutral

Position

Off Disengaged Doesn’t

Start

4*+ Out of

Neutral

Position

Off Disengaged Shuts

Off

5*+ Neutral

Position

On Engaged Shuts

Off

* Test with engine running.

+ Operator lifts off seat.

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