Ariens Pro Zoom 60 Owners Manual - Page 23

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. IMPORTANT: When parking on any slope, be sure to chock the wheels on the downhill side to prevent the unit from sliding. Moving the Unit with the Engine Off If the mower engine stalls and will not restart, the unit can be pushed or towed for short distances with the pump bypass valves open. Do not exceed 5 m.p.h. (8 km/h) when towing. IMPORTANT: The bypass valves must be opened two full turns (maximum) before the unit is moved (see figure 14). Be sure the bypass valves are closed before running the mower again. Failure to fully close the bypass valves before operation could result in hydraulic system damage. Bypass Valve 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. Never exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramps and the truck or trailer when loading the mower. Avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration of the unit when loading and unloading the unit to avoid the mower from tipping backward. The loading ramp should be long enough that the angles between the truck or trailer do not exceed 15 degrees. A steeper angle may cause the mower deck components to get hung up when moving the mower from ramp to truck or trailer. If loading on or near a slope, position the truck or trailer on the down side of the slope and the ramps should extend up the slope. This will minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be parked as level as possible to facilitate smooth loading of the mower. TRANSPORTING THE MOWER TOWING Figure 14 WARNING: Exercise care when turning the mower while towing. The mower will turn more sharply than the towed object. IMPORTANT: Attempting to tow more than 300 pounds (137 kg) with the Ariens mower will lead to premature parts failure and void the warranty. The mower is designed for towing in light duty applications only. Do not attempt to tow more than 300 lbs (137 kg). Tongue weight is not to exceed 30 lbs (13.61 kg). WARNING: When transporting the mower, make sure the steering control levers are in the park position, the wheels have been blocked, the machine has been securely fastened by cables, chains or ropes, and the trailer has been secured to the towing vehicle with safety chains. Use a heavy duty trailer or truck to transport the mower. Make sure the trailer or truck has all of the necessary lighting and markings as required by law. GB - 23