Zoom XLo Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Proprietaire/Utilisateur Models 915145 - Zoom XL 42 915147 - Zoom XL 48 915149 - Zoom XL 54 ENGLISH 04040800 FRAN(_AIS 10/09 Printed in USA
SAFETY .......................... ASSEMBLY ...................... CONTROLS AND FEATURES OPERATION ....... ..................... MAINTENANCE SERVICE 4 SCHEDULE ........ AND ADJUSTMENTS ..... STORAGE ....................... 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 SERVICE 12 ACCESSORIES 16 SPECIFICATIONS 17 WARRANTY 25 ............. PARTS ................. ................... ................. .....................
Record UnitModel andSerial numbers DELIVERY here. Customer Note: If you have purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer, it is your responsibility to: Record Engine Model andSerial numbers here. Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual. If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance. PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase.
[,='Y-,1 _1=11"4 WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death. HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not DANGER: IMMINENTLY avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury. _ Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.
7 6 5 Figure 2 1. Caution! ® • Maximum Tongue weight: 30 Ibs. • Maximum Trailer weight: 300 Ibs. • Do not use hitch with bagger attached. • Do not use on steep hills or slopes. • Do not park on hills when trailer is attached. • Do not use with any ground engaging equipment. Keep people away from unit while operating. Shut off engine, remove key, and read manual before you adjust or repair unit. ©L1812 NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating parts. 2. Danger! OL1813 J_ 4.
5. Danger! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death []] Read the operator's 6. Hot Surfaces! manual. OL1801 DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool. OL1801 7. Caution! Q Keep children and others away from unit while operating. OL1802 No smoking. OL1803 Never direct discharge toward other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. iD. (ram) Look down and behind before and while backing. 0[-1804 Fill fuel tanks to 2-1/2 in. (6.35 cm) below bottom of filler neck.
Only theusercanprevent andisresponsibleProtect eyes, faceandhead fromobjects that foraccidents orinjuries occurring to maybethrown fromunit.Wear appropriate themselves, other people orproperty. hearing protection. Always wear safety goggles orsafety glasses withsideshields Read, understand, andfollow allsafety operating mower. practices inOwner/Operator Manual before when assembling, using orworking onthismower. Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges cancut. parts cancutofffingers orahand.
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards DO NOT transport machine while engine is andpanels ingood repair, inplace and running. securely fastened. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and Donotoperate without either entire grass shut off fuel when transporting unit. catcher orthedischarge guard inplace. Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and DONOT operate inreverse unless absolutelyother debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. necessary.
Battery posts, terminals andrelated Stopandinspect equipment ifyoustrike an accessories contain leadandlead object orifthere isanunusual vibration. compounds, chemicals known totheState of Repair, ifnecessary, before restarting. Never California tocause cancer andreproductivemake adjustments orrepairs withtheengine harm. Wash hands afterhandling. running. ALWAYS keep batteries outofreach of Mower blades aresharp andcancutyou. children. Wrap theblade(s) orwear gloves, anduse caution when servicing them.
_[.,."_"]::1_v_ I :) _"d ,_ Place Discharge Chute in Operating Position and understand WARNING: AVOID the INJURY. entire Safety Read section before proceeding. Tools Required ,_ Adjustable wrench mower unlessDothe WARNING: notdischarge operate chute is in the operating position. 9/16" wrench Prior to operating the unit, remove the discharge chute from the transport position and place the discharge chute in the operating position (figure 4). Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.
Check Engine Oil Level 1. Refer to Engine Manual. Level Mower Deck Check Tire Pressure CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: Do not attempt to mount a tire See on page 18. Fill Fuel Tanks without the proper equipment and experience to perform the See FILLING FUEL TANKSon page 13. Adjust Seat See Adjusting Seat on page 13. Check Safety Interlock job.
Throttle A Lever Fast (1) - Increases engine speed. and ARNING: understand AVOID theINJURY. entire Safety Read section before proceeding. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See figure 5 for all controls and features locations. Safety Interlock System Slow (2) - Decreases engine speed. 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. Choke Control Use to start a cold engine.
Press mower liftpedal andinstall adjustment SteeringLevers adjustment hole. Reverse (1)-Pullboth steering levers pininthedesired NOTE: Adjusting theseat backward. further forward willhelp Forward (2)- Push bothsteering levers increase theleverage in forward. lifting themower deck(see Adjusting Seat on Left(3)- Pullleftsteering lever back or page 13). push rightsteering lever forward ora combination ofboth.
GASOLINE STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that meets the following guidelines: Bring steering levers back to neutral, set parking brake, and turn off engine. Clean, fresh gasoline. A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use may require a different octane. Consult your engine manual. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable. Use of any gasoline other than those approved above may void the engine warranty.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE Starting TRANSPORTING 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. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp.
_1 and ARNING: understand AVOID theentire INJURY. Safety Read section before proceeding. NOTE: To have full access to the engine, the seat must be tipped forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 17) and the hood opened (see OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD on page 18). IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual for additional information. Interval Task .
Interval Task Action Follow Engine Manual Mainten- Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Each Use ance Schedule NOTE: To drain the oil, use the oil drain hose (1)supplied with unit, not the drain plug that is shown in the Engine Manual. SI_!S I Check Battery Lubricate Unit 25 Hours or Every Season 50 Hours or Every Season 100 Hours or Every Season Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners.
OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD REPLACING MOWER BLADE To open, pull up on the back of the hood until hood hits the hood stop and push down on back of hood to close (figure 10). Remove (Figure 12) CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Hood tipped open. 1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation. 2. Remove mounting hardware and mower blades from mower deck. Install (Figure 12) 1.
LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK The Forward Blades NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 29). There are three measurements required to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck. 1. The distance from the mower blades to the ground. 2. The forward pitch of the mower blades. 3. The pitch of the mower blades from side-to-side. The Distance Blades From Pitch Of The Mower (Figure 14): Should be 0.0 in. (0.
Adjusting The Mower (Figure Blade 17): Mower Deck To Height And Pitch Adjust NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust the height and pitch of the mower blades. 1. Adjust the trunnions first and re-take the three measurements required to level and adjust the pitch of the mower deck. These measurements are: a. The distance from the mower blades to the ground. b. The forward pitch of the mower blades. c. The pitch of the mower blades from side-to-side. 2.
SERVICING BATTERY Install Battery Removal Cleaning (Figure and Installation (Figure 18) Remove 19) 2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (-) cable. 3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to battery cable ends and terminals. 4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 17). terminals relatedposts, accessories ARNING:andBattery contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Charging the Battery ADJUSTING (Figure 19) Adjusting (Figure WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and result in death or serious injury. DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Let the battery thaw before charging. STEERING LEVERS Steering Lever Height 20) NOTE: Perform steps 1 and 2 for both steering levers. 1. Remove mounting hardware and move handlebar up or down until the steering levers are at the appropriate height. 2. Install mounting hardware.
Forward and Reverse Adjustment (Figure REPLACING PTO BELT Speed Remove 21) (Figure 22) 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m). 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck. The travel of the steering levers may need adjustment if: _i The unit turns to the right or left when both steering levers are pushed as far forward as possible. releasing idler CAUTION: Usespring care when tension.
REPLACING HYDROSTATIC Remove (Figure BELT To Add Hydraulic (Figure 23) 1. Remove the cap from the expansion tank. 1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23). 2. Disconnect electric clutch connector. 2. Fill the expansion tank with 20W-50 engine oil with an SL API classification until oil level reaches the cold fill line on the tank. 3. Remove clutch stop. _ 3. Install the expansion tank cap and then purge the system. See "Purging the Hydraulic System" on page 25.
6.Install thefilterguards removed in step2.Tighten themounting screws to 65Ibf-in (7.3N°m). 7.Fillwith20W-50 engine oilwithanSL APIclassification untiloilappears atthe bottom ofthedrain plug(about 2quarts pertransaxle). Install thedrain plugand tighten itto180Ibf-in (20.3 N°m). 8.Repeat steps 1-7fortheother transaxle. 9.Follow theinstructions in"ToAdd Hydraulic Fluid:" onpage 24. Purging the Hydraulic System ,_ requires operating WARNING: This adjustment the engine.
Engine will not crank/start. Engine runs rough. Unit does not move with engine running when using steering levers. 1, Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty. 1, Check safety interlock system (see Safety Interlock System on page 12). 2. Fuel tanks empty. 2, Fill fuel tanks (see FILLING FUEL TANKS on page 13). 3. Discharged battery. 3. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 22). 4. Poor connection between battery and battery cables. 4.
PTO or mower blades do not engage or shuts off. 1. Operator presence switch not depressed. 1. Depress operator presence switch by sitting on seat. 2. Faulty operator presence switch. 2. Contact yourAriens 3. Electric clutch connector is loose or disconnected. 4. Faulty PTO belt. 4. Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23). 5. Faulty PTO switch, wires, connectors, or clutch. 5. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Engine oil level low. 1. Add engine oil.
Poor cutting quality. 1. Mower deck not level or mower pitch is incorrect. 2. Dull or faulty mower blades. Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No.
Model Number Model 915145 915147 Zoom XL 42 Zoom XL 48 915149 Zoom XL 54 Kawasaki FR651 Engine Displacement 45.5 (746) - in.3 (cc) Max Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) 3600 + 0 360050 Speed Forward Max. - m.p.h (km/h) 6.5 (10.46) Reverse Max. - m.p.h (km/h) 3 (3.
Two-Year Limited Lawn and Garden Consumer Ride-On Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens and Gravely brand consumer products manufactured and sold by Ariens will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase.
Tofind anAriens orGravely authorized service representative, contact Ariens at: 655 WR . yan Street Brillion, WI54110 (920) 7562141 www.ariens.com www.gravely.com Exceptions and Limitations Batteries are warranted only for a period of 12 months after date of purchase, on a prorated basis. For the first 90 days of the warranty period, a defective battery will be replaced free of charge.
Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
