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  • Ariens Zoom XL 48 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Zoom XL® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915163 - Zoom XL 42 (Serial No. 10000 and up) 915165 - Zoom XL 48 (Serial No. 10000 and up) 915173 - Zoom XL 54 (Serial No. 10000 and up) Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
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    10 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 12 OPERATION 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . 18 STORAGE 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 SERVICE PARTS 30 ACCESSORIES 30 SPECIFICATIONS 31 WARRANTY 32 INTRODUCTION NON-ENGLISH MANUALS Manuals in languages other than English may be obtained from
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    the use of unauthorized replacement parts. WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury. Before Attempting To Operate Your Unit: 1. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals. 3. Review control functions and
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    throwing objects. Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious , engage parking brake, and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operator's position. attachment. SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer
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    blade and back down slowly. Avoid sudden turns. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, ect. ) in place and working. Check interlock system per manual parts. OL1810 Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct discharge toward other people. OL1815 Do not operate mower unless bagger
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    on slopes over 10°. • If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. • Check interlock system per manual before use. • Understand location and function of all controls. • Never
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    Owner/Operator Manual before assembling, using or working on this mower , ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. NEVER place your hands or any part
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    or turning on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and leaves, and other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. This product is servicing. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from operation. NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors. NEVER overfill fuel tank. Replace
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    weld or straighten mower blades. Rotation of one blade may cause rotation of the other blades. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. Keep all hardware properly tightened. Stored energy in springs can cause injury. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
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    transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 16). Push unit from pivot arm. NOTE: Do not tighten hardware before reviewing ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS on page 23. If no adjustment Chute in Operating Position WARNING: Do not operate mower unless the discharge chute is in the operating
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    Position Figure 4 Check Engine Oil Level Refer to Engine Manual. Level Mower Deck See LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 19. Fill Fuel CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire
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    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 6 4 5 7 2 13 11 10 9 1. Ignition Switch 2. PTO Switch 3. Throttle Lever 4. Seat 5. Steering Levers 6. Parking Brake 7. Fuel Tank 1 12 3 8 Figure 5 8. Mower Lift Pedal 9. Mower Deck 10. Discharge Chute 11. Fuel Gauge 12. Choke Control 13. Hour meter GB - 12
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    contact your Ariens dealer page 16 for detailed instructions on how to start 1 and disengages (1) mower blades. 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
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    zero again. Service Alert (Chg Oil, Chg H Oil & Filter, SVC Airfilter): reminds operators of the maintenance interval for changing the engine oil, changing the hydraulic oil and filter and servicing the air filter mower deck. See SPECIFICATIONS on page 31 for cutting height dimensions. Press mower
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    fuel caps. IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel. the tank filling process. 4. Replace fuel cap and tighten. oil and gasoline. NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the engine experiences starting or performance problems set parking brake 3. Turn off PTO and engine NOTE
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    Engine Manual for detailed instructions. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for more than 15 seconds per minute as damage can occur. 3. Turn ignition 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.
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    service schedule. Refer to the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual MANUALLY on page 16). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck parts is possible when they are serviced Mower Blades CAUTION: Check for worn or damaged
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    . Check All 100 Belts Hours or Every Season Replace worn or deteriorated belts. • Check hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 25 for hydrostatic belt location). • Check PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24 for PTO belt location). SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID
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    Figure 11 REPLACING MOWER BLADE 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. 1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation. 2. Remove mounting hardware and mower blades from mower deck. 1. Flat Washer
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    Forward Pitch = 0 in (0 mm) to 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) 1. Mower Deck 2. Mower Blade 3. Ground Figure 14 Front of Mower Deck 1/4-in. (6.35 cm) from Side-To-Side 1. Mower Deck 2. Mower Blade 3. Ground Figure 15 Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust Mower Blade Height And Pitch (Figure 17) NOTE: Adjusting the
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    Belt 3. Mower Deck 4. Drag Link 5. Front Trunnion 6. Lift Arm Figure 16 1 SERVICING BATTERY NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals and periodic charging. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
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    quantities of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get medical attention immediately! • In case of internal contact, DO NOT battery manufacturers' instructions. 5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and Installation on page 21). Jump-Starting Ariens does not
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    the operator position to move the steering levers out. Figure 21 2 6 54 Adjustment 2 1. Handlebar 2. Upper Control Arm 3. Adjustment Holes 4. Eccentric to travel in a straight line. 1. Determine which way the unit turns. NOTE: The forward travel adjustment bolt adjusts the rear travel of the
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    Travel Adjustment Bolt 3. Lower Control Arm Figure 22 REPLACING PTO BELT Remove (Figure 23) 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation. 3. Hook
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    REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT Remove (Figure 24) 1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24). 2. Disconnect electric clutch connector. 3. Remove clutch stop. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation. 4.
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    9. Follow the instructions in "To Add Hydraulic Fluid:" on page 25. 1 2 3 4 1. Drain Plug 2. Oil Filter 3. Filter Guard 4. Mounting Hardware Figure 26 Purging the Hydraulic System WARNING: This adjustment requires operating the engine. Use extreme care to avoid contact with moving parts and hot
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    instructions under Short Term Storage. Remove and fully charge battery. Store in a clean dry area. Refer to Engine Manual filter instructions. 3. Turn fuel valve on after adding fuel stabilizer. 4. Re-start engine. 5. Run the engine outdoors for 1 minute to be sure that treated gasoline has replaced
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    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will replace air filter cartridge. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 3. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Disengage transmission bypass lever (see on page 17). 2. Replace hydrostatic belt (see REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 25). 3. Contact your Ariens
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    PROBLEM PTO or mower blades do not engage or shuts off. Engine REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 25 for the electric clutch connector location. 4. Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24). 5. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Add engine oil. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions
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    mower blades or replace mower blades (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 19). SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No. Description 21541700 Spark Plug 21541500 Fuel Filter 21550700 Air Filter 21550800 Engine Oil Filter 21545100
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    Zoom XL 42 Zoom XL 48 Zoom XL 54 Engine Kohler SV-715 Kohler SV-720 Kohler SV-725 Displacement - in.3 (cc) 44.2 (725) Max Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) 3600 ± 75 Speed Forward Max. - m.p.h (km/h) 6.5 (10.46) Reverse Max. - m.p.h (km/h) 3 (3.2) Turning Radius Zero
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    . Warranty Code HA HB HC HD N/A Product Group Zoom & ZT Zero-Turn Riders; AMP™ Rider Max Zoom & ZT HD Zero-Turn Riders Tractors, "961" Series Walk-Behind Mowers Classic LM Series Mowers; Wide Area Walk Mowers Service (replacement) Parts Warranty Period Consumer Use 3 Years 3 Years 2 Years 3 Years
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    , service and replacement items are not covered by this warranty unless they are noted in the Limitations section above: lubricants, spark plugs, oil, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, brake linings, brake arms, brake shoes, skid shoes, scraper blades, shear bolts, mower blades, mower vanes
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    the written instructions must be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by the Ariens Company. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty
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    (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs
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    Ariens 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com
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Zoom XL
®
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Models
915163 – Zoom XL 42
(Serial No. 10000 and up)
915165 – Zoom XL 48
(Serial No. 10000 and up)
915173 – Zoom XL 54
(Serial No. 10000 and up)
04043500A
9/11
Printed in USA
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is
acceptable for use in this machine.The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
Il est possible d’utiliser de l’essence contenant jusqu’à 10% d’éthanol (E10) ou 10% de MTBE
(éther méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine.L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de
10% d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.