Ariens Zoom XL 48 Owners Manual - Page 29

PROBLEM PTO or mower blades do not engage or shuts off. Engine overheats. Unit moves with engine off and parking brake engaged. Hour meter continues when engine not running. Unit does not travel in a straight line. Unit creeps with steering levers in neutral position. PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Operator presence switch not depressed. 2. Faulty operator presence switch. 3. Electric clutch connector is loose or disconnected. 4. Faulty PTO belt. 5. Faulty PTO switch, wires, connectors, or clutch. 1. Engine oil level low. 2. Cooling system plugged. 3. Faulty engine. 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 2. Faulty parking brake. 1. Ignition key is in the run position with engine turned off. 1. Incorrect tire pressure. 2. Steering levers need adjustment. 3. Hydrostatic transmission and/or linkage needs adjustment. 1. Hydrostatic transmission and/or linkage needs adjustment. CORRECTION 1. Depress operator presence switch by sitting on seat. 2. Contact your AriensDealer. 3. Connect the electric clutch connector. See 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. 2. Clean cooling system. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 3. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 2. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Turn ignition key to the off position. 1. Check tire pressure (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 31) 2. Adjust steering levers (see Forward and Reverse Speed Adjustment on page 23) 3. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. GB - 29