Ariens 915173 ZOOM XL 54, 915165 ZOOM XL 48, 915163 ZOOM XL 42 Operation, Controls and Features

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OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See figure 5 for all controls and features locations.

Safety Interlock System

WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury.

Throttle Lever

1

2

Fast (1) – Increases engine speed.

Slow (2) – Decreases engine speed.

Check system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly.

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.

Test

Steering

PTO

Parking

Engine

 

Lever

 

Brake

 

1

Neutral

Off

Engaged

Starts

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Neutral

On

Engaged

Doesn’t

 

Position

 

 

Start

 

 

 

 

 

3

Neutral

Off

Disengaged

Doesn’t

 

Position

 

 

Start

 

 

 

 

 

4*+

Out of

Off

Disengaged

Shuts

 

Neutral

 

 

Off

 

Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5*+

Neutral

On

Engaged

Shuts

 

Position

 

 

Off

*Test with engine running. + Operator lifts off seat.

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

1Engages (2) and disengages (1) parking

brake.

2

Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch

 

 

 

 

 

Engages (2)

 

 

 

1

 

 

and disengages

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) mower

 

 

 

 

 

blades.

Ignition Switch

1

2

3

4

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 16 for detailed instructions on how to start engine.

2

Hour Meter

Press and release the toggle button to shift between different functions.

Press and hold the toggle button to reset the timer or clear a service message.

The hour meter has three functions:

Hour Meter: measures the amount of time the engine has been run. This time cannot be cleared.

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Contents Zoom XL Introduction Table of ContentsProduct Registration Unauthorized Replacement PartsDelivery DisclaimerSafety Alerts SafetySafety Decals Locations NotationsKeep people away from unit while operating Serious Injury or Death Hot SurfacesEmission Control System Safety RulesPage Page Assembly Check Safety Interlock System Adjust SeatCheck Engine Oil Level Level Mower DeckControls and Features Operation Controls and FeaturesMower Lift Pedal Steering LeversFilling Fuel Tank Adjusting SeatGasoline Stopping in AN EmergencyStarting and Shutting OFF Engine Moving Unit ManuallyOperating Mower Transporting UnitInterval Task Action Maintenance ScheduleTipping Seat Forward Service and AdjustmentsHours or Every Season Leveling and Adjusting Pitch of Mower Deck Opening Deck Access PlateOpening and Closing Hood Replacing Mower BladePitch Of The Mower Blades From Side-To-Side Forward Pitch Of The Mower BladesForward Pitch of Mower Blades Side-To-Side PitchBattery Removal and Installation Remove Servicing BatteryCharging the Battery Cleaning Battery and Battery CablesJump-Starting Adjusting Steering Levers Replacing PTO Belt Check Hydraulic Fluid Level Replacing Hydrostatic BeltTo Add Hydraulic Fluid Change Hydraulic Fluid and FilterPurging the Hydraulic System Short Term Storage StorageLong Term Storage Fuel SystemTroubleshooting Blades do not PTO or mowerOff EngineAccessories Service PartsPoor cutting QualitySpecifications Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Limitation of Remedy and Damages Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Disclaimer Evaporative Emission Warranty Parts ListAriens West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072