Pro Zoom ® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 992806 – Pro Zoom 54 992807 – Pro Zoom 60 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 03851900A 10/10 Printed in USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . 27 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . .
PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Ariens dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All claims meeting requirements during the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not the product registration card is returned. Keep a proof of purchase if you do not register your unit.
SAFETY 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. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
6 5 TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read the operator’s manual. Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Never direct discharge toward other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. Look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. Go up and Down slopes, not across. If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly. Avoid sudden turns. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, ect. ) in place and working. Check interlock system per manual before use.
4. Danger! + OL4450 + • Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe chemical burns. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. • Check interlock system per manual before use. • Maintenance-Free Battery. Do not add water or electrolyte. Understand location and function of all controls. • Never allow operation by untrained persons.
All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users. Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property. Preparation Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job.
In order to provide a better view, certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly with a safety shield removed. However, a machine should never be operated without the safety shields installed. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace shield prior to machine operation. WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in severe burns. Fluid in hydraulic system can penetrate skin and result in serious injury or death.
Do not wear headphones or listen to music while operating the deck. Operating the machinery safely requires your undivided attention. Keep the power unit and attachments clean. Accumulation of dirt, grease, or grass can lead to fires or personal injury. Do not modify the power unit or any of its attachments. Unauthorized modification of the machinery may affect its functionality, which could lead to personal injury. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which could get caught in moving parts.
Mow across slopes, not up and down, to avoid machine tip-over. Do not mow slopes or hills that are too steep for safe operation. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. MAINTENANCE Only qualified, trained adults should service the machine. Before maintenance is performed, make sure the mower is parked on a firm flat surface. Remove the key to prevent an accidental start up. Never attempt to disconnect any safety devices.
Battery Maintenance Use caution when charging the battery or performing maintenance on the battery and electrical system. Use a voltmeter to check the state of the charge. If using a battery charger make sure it is unplugged before connecting or disconnecting the cables to the battery. Batteries contain sulfuric acid electrolyte. Always wear protective clothing and eye protection when servicing. In case of electrolyte contact, rinse area with plenty of water and seek medical attention.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 3 Ariens mowers are shipped partially assembled. After uncrating the power unit and mower deck, initial setup is required. 4 IMPORTANT: During the unpacking of the crate all goods should be matched against the packing list and all shortages or damages should be noted and reported to the carrier immediately. 2 5 5 Steering Controls 6 1. The steering control levers may have been loosened and moved forward for shipping. Remove the loose 3/8-16 x 1.
Tires Check Function of All Controls See SPECIFICATIONS on page 45. Ensure unit runs and performs properly. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. • Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. • Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion.
1. Locate the left-side ROPS mount pocket on the inside of the frame above the wheel motor. Mount the left side base weldment (item 9) in the pocket using two 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. hex bolts (item 4), two 1/2 in. spring lock washers (item 6) and two 1/2 in. hex nuts (item 5). Do not fully tighten hardware. See Figure 5. 1 10 2 3 7 9 4 8 6 Figure 7 5 ROPS Mount Pocket Figure 6 2. Locate the right-side ROPS mount pocket on the inside of the frame above the wheel motor.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 4 7 3 5 1 2 6 Figure 8 1. Deck Transport Lock Lever 2. Deck Height Adjustment Dial 3. Control Panel 4. Steering Control Levers 5. Deck Lift Lever 6. Deck Level Adjust 7.
OPERATION 2. Run engine at 1/3 throttle, engage the mower PTO, move a steering control lever out of the neutral lock and lift off of the seat. The engine should again stop within 3 seconds. Repeat for the opposite steering control lever. NOTE: If the machine does not pass this test, DO NOT OPERATE. Take it to your Ariens Dealer. 3. Move the steering lever rearward and release the steering lever.
NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT make turns with inside wheel completely stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius, slowly reverse inside wheel while moving the outside wheel slowly forward. CONTROL PANEL Ignition Switch PTO Engagement Choke Control ON Power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages the mower blades. Pull the power take off PTO (PTO) switch to "On" OE3255 position to engage mower blades.
Cutting Height To change the cutting height, raise the mower deck into the transport position. Turn the Deck Height Adjust Dial until the desired cutting height is shown and then lower the deck to the cutting position. The mower can be adjusted to mow from 1 – 6 inches (25 – 152 mm) height of cut. Grass mowing height should be determined by encountered conditions and personal preferences. The following recommendations are provided as a guide for cutting height selection.
FILLING FUEL TANK Fuel Stabilizer WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. To add fuel to the fuel tank: 1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to prevent dust, dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks. 2. Remove fuel caps. IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel. 3. Fill fuel tank to the bottom of filler neck. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 45 for fuel tank capacity.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF CAUTION: ALWAYS remove the ignition key when the unit is not in use. CAUTION: Read entire Owner/Operator Manual and Engine Manual first. DO NOT attempt to start the engine at this time. STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING: Operating unit on slopes may lead to loss of steering control. When operating on slopes be prepared to react to an emergency situation. CAUTION: Always start and operate the engine in a wellventilated area. If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust outside.
MOWING Anti-Scalp Wheel WARNING: To avoid damage to the mower, re-torque all fastening hardware, including blade and spindle pulley retaining nuts, after the first hour of mowing operation. Operate the unit only when seated in the operator’s position. 1. Start the engine. Let the engine idle until it is running smoothly. 2. Bring the steering control levers to the neutral position. 3. Set the throttle to the 3/4 fast position. 4. Turn on the PTO to engage the mower.
Uneven Terrain Tips For Efficient Mowing WARNING: To avoid the loss of control and to prevent overturning the mower, always across slopes, never up and down. Pass diagonally through sharp dips. Avoid sharp drop offs completely to prevent the mower from becoming hung up. Keep the power unit steering control levers forward when going downhill. CAUTION: Clear the area of people, pets, and all visible debris before beginning mowing operations.
PARKING To park the unit: 1. Bring the steering levers to neutral and then push them out to the park position. 2. Turn off the PTO, stop the engine, lower the deck to the ground and remove the ignition key. LOADING THE MOWER WARNING: Exercise extreme caution when loading and unloading the unit from a ramp. Use only a single, full width ramp. If individual ramps are necessary, use several to simulate a single full width ramp. Use enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp surface wider than the unit.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Ariens Dealers will provide any service, parts or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine require service, contact an Ariens Dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center.
Interval Task Each Use Check Safety Interlock System Action WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is operated. If this system does not function as described, do not operate until repairs are made (see Safety Interlock System on page 16). All Controls, Switches Inspect regularly and repair when necessary. All Fasteners, hardware Inspect regularly and tighten when necessary.
Interval Task 25 Hours or Every Season Action Check Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning the Battery on page 31). Air Cleaner Elements Inspect and clear away debris, replace if necessary. Lubricate Unit Apply grease to fitting on each front wheel 50 Hours or Every Season Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the correct torque value.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. SERVICE ACCESS CAUTION: Shut off the engine before servicing the mower. Make sure the seat is fully raised and locked before performing any maintenance on the mower. The seat can come down very quickly once the seat lock lever is released. Lower the seat slowly making sure to pay close attention that everything is clear. Raise the seat to access the battery and the hydraulic reservoir.
Engine Dipstick Clean Engine Oil Figure 17 Engine Oil Change ADD WARNING: Engine oil is a toxic substance. Dispose of used oil properly. Contact your local authorities for approved disposal methods or possible recycling. FULL Figure 16 OE3281 Oil Filter Change Change the engine oil and filter after the first 8 hours of operation. Change the oil each subsequent 100 hours of operation after the initial change. 1. Run the engine to warm the oil. 2. Park the mower on level ground. 3.
Changing Hydraulic Fluid Engine Oil Filter CAUTION: Be sure the engine has been stopped, the steering control levers are in the park position, and the key has been removed before changing or checking the hydraulic oil in the mower. Allow the hydraulic fluid to cool. The oil may be hot and could cause serious burns. Oil Drain Screw Figure 18 1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine, put the steering control levers in the park position and remove the key. 2.
6. Shut off the engine, check and add hydraulic oil as necessary. 7. Close the bypass valves on both pumps. Do not over tighten. 8. Sitting in the operator’s seat, start the engine and run it at idle. 9. Slowly cycle the steering control levers full forward and full reverse, 5 or 6 times. NOTE: It may be necessary to repeat purging procedures until all air is vented out of the hydraulic system.
5. Install the red terminal boot over both the positive post and the positive cable. 6. Secure the battery in place by inserting one end of the hook band into the battery tray and running the other end over the top of the battery into the slot on the opposite end of the battery tray. Cleaning the Battery Keep battery and its terminals clean. Inspect every 100 operating hours or monthly for best performance. ALWAYS follow information provided on battery by battery manufacturer.
7. Install the wheel assembly using the bolt and lock nut removed in step 3. 2 Servicing the Caster Pivot Bearings 1. Park the unit on a level surface, put the steering control levers in the park position, turn off the engine and remove the key. 2. Raise the front of the power unit and support it with jack stands. 3. Remove the cap (2), the 3/4" locknut (24), the three 3/4" belleville washers (15), and the front wheel weldment (9), see figure 20.
4. If adjustment is needed, move the control lever back to the inward position and begin to pull rearward. At this beginning rearward motion the clevis pin should begin to contact the end of the slot and start putting pressure on the spring. 5. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut against the yoke and while applying slight rearward pressure on the motion control lever, turn the head of the adjustment bolt in the appropriate direction until the lever is centered. 6.
2. Loosen the 1/2-13" hex nut (1). If the blade height is lower than the height of cut knob, loosen the 1/2-13 x 1.75" (2) bolt which runs through the height of cut rotation adjustment weldment (3). If the blade height is higher than the height of cut knob, tighten the 1/2-13 x 1.75" bolt which runs through the height of cut rotation adjustment weldment. IMPORTANT: To prevent excessive engine wear, do not run the engine without the air cleaner installed.
Replace the inner cartridge (6) yearly or every 250 hours whichever comes first. IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to clean the secondary element. This filter element must be replaced if it is unusually dirty or damaged. NOTE: Operation in dusty conditions may require more frequent maintenance of the primary and secondary air cleaner cartridges. CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air to clean paper element. FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTION: Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable. Do not smoke while handling fuel.
CAUTION: Do not run the engine before all cooling system parts are reinstalled to keep the cooling and carburetion as intended. TIRE AND WHEEL SERVICE Spark Plug Wire Figure 26 CAUTION: Separation of a tire and rim can cause an explosion that could cause serious injury or death. Check the tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims, or missing lug bolts and nuts. Always use a clip-on chuck with an extension long enough to allow you to stand on one side of the wheel while inflating the tires.
BLADE MAINTENANCE DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern CAUTION: Before removing the blades, be sure the engine has stopped and the key has been removed. The blades may be sharp. Wear gloves or wrap them in a towel before handling them. 1 2 Inspect the blades daily for straightness, sharpness, and balance. Replace the blades if they are cracked, worn, bent or out of balance. NOTE: Keep blades sharp. Mowing with dull blades will cause poor cut performance.
Small branches and other similar debris can get onto the top of the deck, into the pulleys, which may cause the belt(s) to break or come off the pulleys. Make sure the area to be mowed is cleared of this debris, and make sure all belt guards are in place, before mowing. To guarantee long belt life, always use genuine Ariens belts. Blade Drive Belt Removal and Installation WARNING: Most service work requires the engine to be shut OFF.
6. Reconnect the deck belt tension rod and tighten the 3/8-16" nut until the tension spring measures 5-9/16” from hook endto-hook end. Tighten the other nut against the rod bracket to lock. Install both deck belt shields. 7. Reinstall the drive belt idler pulley standoff arm, ensuring the rod end is inserted in its bracket near the clutch. Lightly lubricate the pivot bushings with MP Lithium grease, install and retain with the removed 3/8-16" fasteners. 8.
10. Engage the deck tension by returning the deck tension arm back to the slot. (See Deck Belt Removal and Installation on page 39.) 11. Reattach the negative battery cable. Belt Routing – Pumps Pump Pump Idler Engine Figure 33 9. Reinstall the deck belt drive on the clutch and make sure it is routed properly on all pulleys. STORAGE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. SHORT TERM NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors.
PROBLEM Excessive Vibration TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Loose spindle/blade fasteners. 2. Blade interference with grass buildup in deck. 3. Blades out of balance. 4. Blade(s) broken or worn badly. 5. Engine mounting bolts are loose. 6. Engine/Idler/Blade pulley loose. 7. Engine pulley damaged. 8. Failed spindle bearing. Uneven Cutting Height 1. Blades dull. 2. Cutting blades bent. 3. Deck not level. 4. Anti-scalp not set correctly. 5. Grass buildup under deck. 6. Incorrect tire pressure. 7.
PROBLEM Blades Won’t Rotate TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Deck belt worn, loose or broken. 2. Deck belt off pulley. 3. Clutch failed. 1. Replace deck belt. Mower Places Load on Tractor 1. Engine RPM too low. 2. Ground speed too fast. 3. Excessive grass buildup under deck. 1. Use full-throttle position. 2. Reduce ground speed. 3. Clean underside of deck. Excessive Mower Deck Noise 1. Excessive grass buildup under deck. 1. Clean underside of deck. Engine Idling Poorly 1.
PROBLEM Engine Will Not Turn Over TROUBLESHOOTING PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Dead Battery. 2. Bad ground connection. 3. Poor terminal connection at battery. 4. Poor wiring harness connections. 5. Bad parking brake switch. 6. Bad PTO switch. 7. Steering control levers not in park position. 8. PTO switch engaged. 9. Operator not in seat. 10. Blown fuse. CORRECTION 1. Charge battery. See Battery Maintenance on page 30. 2. Correct the connection. 3. Correct the connection. 4. Correct the connection. 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Abnormal Vibration CORRECTION 1. Engine mounting bolts loose. 2. Loose engine pulley. 3. Engine pulley damaged. SERVICE PARTS – MOWER Part Number Qty 1. Torque engine bolts. 2. Tighten pulley. 3. Contact Dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Model Engine Engine Model Number Engine Displacement - Cu. In. (cc) Maximum Recommended RPM Liquid or Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum – MPH (km/h) Reverse Maximum – MPH (km/h) Turning Radius Brakes Electrical Starter Battery Power Take-Off Fuel Fuel Type Fuel Tank Capacity – Gal. (L) Transmission Type Transmission Oil Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length – in. (cm) Width (With Chute Up) – in. (cm) Height – in. (cm) Weight – lb. (kg) Tires Front Tire Size – in.
Two-Year Limited Lawn and Garden Commercial Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens and Gravely brand products manufactured by Ariens and designated or labeled commercial products by Ariens will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase or 1000 hours of use, whichever comes first.
Exceptions, Limitations, Exclusions Customer Responsibilities Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com or www.gravely.com. To obtain warranty service, the original purchaser must: • Perform the maintenance and minor adjustments explained in the owner’s manual.
ARIENS 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
