Ariens Pro Zoom 60 Owners Manual - Page 12

SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Ariens mowers are shipped partially assembled. After uncrating the power unit and mower deck, initial setup is required. 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. Steering Controls 1. The steering control levers may have been loosened and moved forward for shipping. Remove the loose 3/8-16 x 1.75" bolts from the handles and reinstall them in the location shown. Adjust the handles to fit your comfort area. Install Bolt Here Figure 3 Seat Setup 1. Remove the loose 3/8" clevis pin, two flat washers and rue ring from the manual pack. 2. Carefully rotate the seat plate forward far enough to install the seat support bar in the location shown in figure 4. 3. Connect the seat suport bar to the bottom of the seat plate using the 3/8" clevis pin, two 3/8" flat steel washers and the rue ring. 4. Return seat plate to operating position and engage seat lock. CAUTION: Ensure that seat lock is latched and fully engaged when returning seat plate to operating position. 3 4 2 5 5 6 1 1. Seat Support Bar 2. Seat Plate 3. Seat Lock 4. 3/8 in. Clevis Pin 5. Flat Washer 6. Rue Ring Figure 4 Battery The battery supplied with the mower is sealed, it will not be necessary to activate it. 1. Connect the red positive cable to the positive (+) side of battery. Use 1/4 x 5/8" bolt and 1/4" locknut. Cover terminal with rubber boot. 2. Connect the black negative cable to Negative ( - ) side of battery. Use 1/4 x 5/8" bolt and 1/4" locknut. If the engine does not turn over by turning the ignition switch, it may be necessary to charge the battery. (See Charging the Battery on page 31.) Deck 1. Remove knob from discharge shield. 2. Remove discharge assembly from Transport position. 3. Install discharge assembly in Operating position. 4. Reinstall knob in discharge assembly and tighten. GB - 12