Owners Manual
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Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Dismemberment Hazard NEVER stick hands or feet under deck or shielded areas. DANGER! Keep all rotating or moving belts. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. DANGER! To avoid dismemberment hazard do not put hands near rotating blades. Discharge...
Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Dismemberment Hazard NEVER stick hands or feet under deck or shielded areas. DANGER! Keep all rotating or moving belts. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. DANGER! To avoid dismemberment hazard do not put hands near rotating blades. Discharge...
Owners Manual
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... should be 1-1/2 in. ± 1/4 in. (3.175 cm ± .635 cm). Remove PTO belt from the front deck bracket. 3. Keep hardware for reinstallation. 4. Level and adjust pitch of the mower deck. 1. Mower Deck 3 4. Lift Arms Figure 11 25 76 4 7. Install (Figure 11) 1. Three measurements are required... and adjust the pitch of mower deck. Connect drag link to the ground. 2. See "LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK" on page 35. Rear Trunnion 2. The distance from the mower blades to front deck bracket. 3. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on a level surface, with ...
... should be 1-1/2 in. ± 1/4 in. (3.175 cm ± .635 cm). Remove PTO belt from the front deck bracket. 3. Keep hardware for reinstallation. 4. Level and adjust pitch of the mower deck. 1. Mower Deck 3 4. Lift Arms Figure 11 25 76 4 7. Install (Figure 11) 1. Three measurements are required... and adjust the pitch of mower deck. Connect drag link to the ground. 2. See "LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK" on page 35. Rear Trunnion 2. The distance from the mower blades to front deck bracket. 3. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on a level surface, with ...
Owners Manual
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... down or the wheel that side is removed from mower deck and engine drive pulley. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt 2. Remove belt covers from idler when performing this operation. 3. Keep body parts well away from mower deck. Remove PTO belt from idler spring. 6. GB - 28 IMPORTANT: The ...NOTE: Reverse speed cannot be adjusted. Determine which way the unit turns. 2. Lower mower deck to the right or left mower deck pulley. 5. Figure 22 3. Lower Control Arm Figure 23 REPLACING PTO BELT Remove (Figure 24) 1. The travel of a straight line for repair. Loosen jam nut...
... down or the wheel that side is removed from mower deck and engine drive pulley. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt 2. Remove belt covers from idler when performing this operation. 3. Keep body parts well away from mower deck. Remove PTO belt from idler spring. 6. GB - 28 IMPORTANT: The ...NOTE: Reverse speed cannot be adjusted. Determine which way the unit turns. 2. Lower mower deck to the right or left mower deck pulley. 5. Figure 22 3. Lower Control Arm Figure 23 REPLACING PTO BELT Remove (Figure 24) 1. The travel of a straight line for repair. Loosen jam nut...
Owners Manual
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... on page 29. Remove PTO belt. Deck Idler 4. Deck Idler 4. Slowly release idler arm until PTO belt can be routed around left mower deck pulley in the groove of the sheaves after belt covers are installed. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on mower deck. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. 915157, 169 3 1 1 4 2 1. PTO Belt Figure 24 915159, 161...
... on page 29. Remove PTO belt. Deck Idler 4. Deck Idler 4. Slowly release idler arm until PTO belt can be routed around left mower deck pulley in the groove of the sheaves after belt covers are installed. See "REPLACING PTO BELT" on mower deck. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. 915157, 169 3 1 1 4 2 1. PTO Belt Figure 24 915159, 161...
Owners Manual
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... 03797300 34-Inch Mulching Blade 04265400 42-Inch Mower Blade 07200523 42-Inch Deck Belt 03971900 50-Inch Mower Blade 07200524 50-Inch Deck Belt ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these optional accessories to keep your unit. Part No. Contact your Ariens dealer. 2. Description 51519500 34- Hydrostatic transmission and/or linkage needs adjustment. 1. PROBLEM Unit...
... 03797300 34-Inch Mulching Blade 04265400 42-Inch Mower Blade 07200523 42-Inch Deck Belt 03971900 50-Inch Mower Blade 07200524 50-Inch Deck Belt ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these optional accessories to keep your unit. Part No. Contact your Ariens dealer. 2. Description 51519500 34- Hydrostatic transmission and/or linkage needs adjustment. 1. PROBLEM Unit...
Owners Manual
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...warranty: Warranty Code Warranty Exception All Batteries All Belts, Muffler, Tires Cloth, Plastic, and All Rubber Components (Including Belts and Cables) All Engines Warranty Period Use Detail...Product Group Zoom & ZT Zero-Turn Riders; Consumer_2011 35 equipment put to personal use . Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely...details special exceptions to this warranty: Warranty Code Warranty Exception HA, HB Mower Deck Shell on Zero-Turn Riders HA, HB Main Frame on or after the date...
...warranty: Warranty Code Warranty Exception All Batteries All Belts, Muffler, Tires Cloth, Plastic, and All Rubber Components (Including Belts and Cables) All Engines Warranty Period Use Detail...Product Group Zoom & ZT Zero-Turn Riders; Consumer_2011 35 equipment put to personal use . Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely...details special exceptions to this warranty: Warranty Code Warranty Exception HA, HB Mower Deck Shell on Zero-Turn Riders HA, HB Main Frame on or after the date...
Parts Catalog
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...010000 and up Model 915159 (Zoom 42) Kohler with 42" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915161 (Zoom 50) Kohler with 50" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915169 (Zoom 34 CARB) Briggs & Stratton with 34" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915171 (Zoom 42 CARB) Kohler with ... Brake 18 Steering Controls 20 FUEL TANKS AND ENGINE Engine, Exhaust, Belts and Idlers 22 Fuel Tank 24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Continuity Diagram 25 Electrical System 26 Wiring Diagram 28 MOWER DECKS Mower Deck Lift 30 Mower Deck, Belt and Idlers 32 Belt Covers and Blades 36 3 © Copyright 2012 Ariens Company
...010000 and up Model 915159 (Zoom 42) Kohler with 42" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915161 (Zoom 50) Kohler with 50" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915169 (Zoom 34 CARB) Briggs & Stratton with 34" Mower Serial No. 010000 and up Model 915171 (Zoom 42 CARB) Kohler with ... Brake 18 Steering Controls 20 FUEL TANKS AND ENGINE Engine, Exhaust, Belts and Idlers 22 Fuel Tank 24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Continuity Diagram 25 Electrical System 26 Wiring Diagram 28 MOWER DECKS Mower Deck Lift 30 Mower Deck, Belt and Idlers 32 Belt Covers and Blades 36 3 © Copyright 2012 Ariens Company
Parts Catalog
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MOWER DECK, BELT AND IDLERS Model 915157, 169, 322 Item Part No. Description 1 51525400 1 Kit, Ariens 34" Deck wtih Decals (915157, 169) 04418859 1 2 61559900 2 3 04430867 1 4 07300039 2 5 03828859 1 6 06542000 5 7 03994300 1 8 00662659 1 9 01258100 1 10 06800002 1 11 06713500 1 12 06400006 2 13 ...18 Plate, REINF, Spindle Washer, Flat Steel .469 x 2.00 x .25 Washer, Flat Steel .380 x 1.50 x .125 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 3.00 Washer, Flat Steel .406 x 1.00 x .188 Washer, Flat Steel .438 x 1.00 x .083 Belt Finger Bushing, Flange, .625 x .750 x .500 x 1.00 Spacer, .375ID x .625D x 1.66 Promaster...
MOWER DECK, BELT AND IDLERS Model 915157, 169, 322 Item Part No. Description 1 51525400 1 Kit, Ariens 34" Deck wtih Decals (915157, 169) 04418859 1 2 61559900 2 3 04430867 1 4 07300039 2 5 03828859 1 6 06542000 5 7 03994300 1 8 00662659 1 9 01258100 1 10 06800002 1 11 06713500 1 12 06400006 2 13 ...18 Plate, REINF, Spindle Washer, Flat Steel .469 x 2.00 x .25 Washer, Flat Steel .380 x 1.50 x .125 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 3.00 Washer, Flat Steel .406 x 1.00 x .188 Washer, Flat Steel .438 x 1.00 x .083 Belt Finger Bushing, Flange, .625 x .750 x .500 x 1.00 Spacer, .375ID x .625D x 1.66 Promaster...
Parts Catalog
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..., Ariens 50" Deck with Decals (915161) 04418959 1 Weldment, Deck 42" CE (915323) 2 51520900 3 Assembly, Spindle (915159, 171, 323) 51519500 3 Assembly, Spindle (915161) 3 03839059 3 Plate, Spindle 4 07415400 12 Screw, Tapping .38-16 x .75 Hex Washer Head 5 07300039 3 Assembly, Idler 4" 6 06400006 2 Washer, Flat Steel .406 x 1.50 x...Steel .438 x 1.00 x .083 20 05961400 1 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 2.75 21 04061059 1 Plate, Deck (915161) 22 07200523 1 V-Belt, 4L Wrapped (915159, 171, 323) 07200524 1 V-Belt, 4L Wrapped (915161) 23 04428900 1 Assy, Washout Port W/O Ring 24 07400103 2 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x...
..., Ariens 50" Deck with Decals (915161) 04418959 1 Weldment, Deck 42" CE (915323) 2 51520900 3 Assembly, Spindle (915159, 171, 323) 51519500 3 Assembly, Spindle (915161) 3 03839059 3 Plate, Spindle 4 07415400 12 Screw, Tapping .38-16 x .75 Hex Washer Head 5 07300039 3 Assembly, Idler 4" 6 06400006 2 Washer, Flat Steel .406 x 1.50 x...Steel .438 x 1.00 x .083 20 05961400 1 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 2.75 21 04061059 1 Plate, Deck (915161) 22 07200523 1 V-Belt, 4L Wrapped (915159, 171, 323) 07200524 1 V-Belt, 4L Wrapped (915161) 23 04428900 1 Assy, Washout Port W/O Ring 24 07400103 2 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x...
Operation Manual
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... air pressure (see LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 23). 5. Mower Deck 4. Front Trunnion 6. PTO Belt 3. The forward pitch of the mower blades from the engine drive pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 18). 6 5 4 3 2 1. Slide mower deck out from the front deck bracket. 3. Mower Deck 2. Ground Figure 8 GB - 18 Disconnect drag link from...
... air pressure (see LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 23). 5. Mower Deck 4. Front Trunnion 6. PTO Belt 3. The forward pitch of the mower blades from the engine drive pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 18). 6 5 4 3 2 1. Slide mower deck out from the front deck bracket. 3. Mower Deck 2. Ground Figure 8 GB - 18 Disconnect drag link from...
Operation Manual
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... Install (Figure 18) NOTE: Do not install PTO belt on engine drive pulley and mower deck. 2. Remove PTO belt from mower deck. Deck Spindle 2. Deck Idler 4. Install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley. 5. PTO Belt Figure 18 915159, 161, 171 4 1 2 1 3 3. Deck Spindle 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck and engine drive pulley. 1. Remove PTO belt from idler spring. 6. GB - 23 Lower mower...
... Install (Figure 18) NOTE: Do not install PTO belt on engine drive pulley and mower deck. 2. Remove PTO belt from mower deck. Deck Spindle 2. Deck Idler 4. Install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley. 5. PTO Belt Figure 18 915159, 161, 171 4 1 2 1 3 3. Deck Spindle 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck and engine drive pulley. 1. Remove PTO belt from idler spring. 6. GB - 23 Lower mower...
Operation Manual
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...by adding a quality fuel stabilizer to Engine Manual for the proper engine storage procedures. Disconnect idler spring. 3. Install hydrostatic belt on mower deck. Idler Spring Figure 20 STORAGE Short Term Storage IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with potential sources of wear or damage. Remove all..., resulting in gum deposits in a clean dry area. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Install belt covers on idler, drive pulley, and hydrostatic transmission pulleys. 1. Install (Figure 20) 1. Fuel System Gasoline left in the fuel system for...
...by adding a quality fuel stabilizer to Engine Manual for the proper engine storage procedures. Disconnect idler spring. 3. Install hydrostatic belt on mower deck. Idler Spring Figure 20 STORAGE Short Term Storage IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with potential sources of wear or damage. Remove all..., resulting in gum deposits in a clean dry area. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Install belt covers on idler, drive pulley, and hydrostatic transmission pulleys. 1. Install (Figure 20) 1. Fuel System Gasoline left in the fuel system for...
Operation Manual
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.... Hydraulic Drive 03971900 34-Inch Mower Blade 03797300 34-Inch Mulching Blade 04265400 42-Inch Mower Blade 07200523 42-Inch Deck Belt 03971900 50-Inch Mower Blade 07200524 50-Inch Deck Belt ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these optional accessories to keep your unit. The parking brake needs adjustment. 2. Poor cutting quality. Hydrostatic transmission...
.... Hydraulic Drive 03971900 34-Inch Mower Blade 03797300 34-Inch Mulching Blade 04265400 42-Inch Mower Blade 07200523 42-Inch Deck Belt 03971900 50-Inch Mower Blade 07200524 50-Inch Deck Belt ACCESSORIES See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these optional accessories to keep your unit. The parking brake needs adjustment. 2. Poor cutting quality. Hydrostatic transmission...