Ariens 915173 ZOOM XL 54 Moving Unit Manually, Starting and Shutting OFF Engine, Operating Mower

MOVING UNIT MANUALLY

WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill.

Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit manually (figure 8).

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1.Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged

2.Transmission Bypass Lever Disengaged

Figure 8

STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE

Starting the Engine

NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and place the steering levers in neutral prior to starting the engine.

1.If the engine is cold, push the choke control away from operator position to start. If the engine is warm or hot, do not use choke.

2.Move the throttle to 1/3 Fast position. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for more than 15 seconds per minute as damage can occur.

3.Turn ignition key to start position and release once the engine has started.

4.Pull the choke lever toward operator position when the engine is warm. Wait until the engine is running smoothly before operation.

IMPORTANT: Let the engine warm up several seconds to several minutes depending on outside temperature.

Stopping the Engine

1.Stop unit.

2.Disengage PTO.

3.Set throttle lever to slow.

4.Turn ignition switch to off position and remove key.

5.Set parking brake.

OPERATING MOWER

1.Start engine.

2.Set throttle lever to fast.

IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is plugged with grass or other material.

3. Engage PTO to start mower blades. NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged prior to moving the steering levers from the neutral lockout position.

4.Release parking brake.

5.Use steering levers to move the unit.

6.Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.

TRANSPORTING UNIT

ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, remove key, and close fuel shut-off valve or drain fuel when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not tie down by linkages, guards, cables or other parts that may be damaged.

FOR BEST PERFORMANCE

Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp.

Keep mower deck properly leveled.

Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.

Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow twice.

Do not travel too fast.

Mow with the engine set at full throttle.

When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass length per cutting.

Discharge clippings into areas already cut. Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.

Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside of mower deck. Clean after each use.

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