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...) Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in USA Zoom XL 48 (Serial No. 10000 and up ) 915165 - Zoom XL 42 (Serial No. 10000 and up ) 915173 - Il est possible d'utiliser de l'essence contenant jusqu'à 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou 10...ÇAIS 04043500A 9/11 Printed in this machine.The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty. Zoom XL® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915163 -
...) Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in USA Zoom XL 48 (Serial No. 10000 and up ) 915165 - Zoom XL 42 (Serial No. 10000 and up ) 915173 - Il est possible d'utiliser de l'essence contenant jusqu'à 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou 10...ÇAIS 04043500A 9/11 Printed in this machine.The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty. Zoom XL® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915163 -
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...233;rentes de l'anglais sont également disponibles en téléchargement gratuit sur notre site Web: http://www.ariens.com THE MANUAL Before operation of forward travel. All reference to this unit is not available, contact the engine manufacturer for your dealer or... www.ariens.com for engine service recommendations. Visit your equipment. This manual is included in operation position and facing the direction of unit, carefully and completely read your Dealer...
...233;rentes de l'anglais sont également disponibles en téléchargement gratuit sur notre site Web: http://www.ariens.com THE MANUAL Before operation of forward travel. All reference to this unit is not available, contact the engine manufacturer for your dealer or... www.ariens.com for engine service recommendations. Visit your equipment. This manual is included in operation position and facing the direction of unit, carefully and completely read your Dealer...
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... must register the product at printing. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com on this manual. Ariens disclaims liability for assistance. GB - 3 Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Keep a proof of purchase. Registering the product will be optional. Make sure all Safety...
... must register the product at printing. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com on this manual. Ariens disclaims liability for assistance. GB - 3 Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Keep a proof of purchase. Registering the product will be optional. Make sure all Safety...
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...; Become Alert! • Obey The Message! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury. Slopes are explosive, handle with this manual. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are a major factor related to figure 3 for proper operation and maintenance practices. The safety alert symbol ... children. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. GB - 4 If not avoided, MAY RESULT in the manuals and on all slopes requires extra caution. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is used to point out important safety precautions.
...; Become Alert! • Obey The Message! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury. Slopes are explosive, handle with this manual. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are a major factor related to figure 3 for proper operation and maintenance practices. The safety alert symbol ... children. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. GB - 4 If not avoided, MAY RESULT in the manuals and on all slopes requires extra caution. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is used to point out important safety precautions.
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... attached or guards are in place and working. FILL 04237000 6 8 3 5 4 TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read the operator's manual. Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down and behind before use la maquina. interrupteurs, etc.) Controler le bon Verifique en el...unit while operating. Do not direct discharge toward other people. Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Check interlock system per manual before and while backing. Never direct discharge toward other people. Desenclencher la PdF, arreter la y quitar la llave antes de realizer ...
... attached or guards are in place and working. FILL 04237000 6 8 3 5 4 TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read the operator's manual. Disengage PTO, stop blade and back down and behind before use la maquina. interrupteurs, etc.) Controler le bon Verifique en el...unit while operating. Do not direct discharge toward other people. Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Check interlock system per manual before and while backing. Never direct discharge toward other people. Desenclencher la PdF, arreter la y quitar la llave antes de realizer ...
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... operating. OL1806 10 MAX OL1807 Go up spilled fuel. 8. OL1801 DO NOT touch parts which are in place and working. • Check interlock system per manual before and while backing. Caution! Danger! FILL Fill fuel tank to cool. 7. OL1804 OL1805 Never carry children. 5. Never overfill fuel tank. • Replace fuel cap... clean up and down and behind before use. • Understand location and function of neck - GB - 6 To Avoid Serious Injury or Death Read the operator's manual. MAXIMUM.
... operating. OL1806 10 MAX OL1807 Go up spilled fuel. 8. OL1801 DO NOT touch parts which are in place and working. • Check interlock system per manual before and while backing. Caution! Danger! FILL Fill fuel tank to cool. 7. OL1804 OL1805 Never carry children. 5. Never overfill fuel tank. • Replace fuel cap... clean up and down and behind before use. • Understand location and function of neck - GB - 6 To Avoid Serious Injury or Death Read the operator's manual. MAXIMUM.
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...Training includes being familiar with side shields when operating mower. NEVER allow moving part while unit is over the edge of your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. Start and operate unit only when seated in neutral, PTO disengaged and...moving parts to be aware of a responsible adult. Use extreme caution on this manual and any needed . Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in Owner/Operator Manual before assembly, or working on or near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments....
...Training includes being familiar with side shields when operating mower. NEVER allow moving part while unit is over the edge of your Ariens Company Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. Start and operate unit only when seated in neutral, PTO disengaged and...moving parts to be aware of a responsible adult. Use extreme caution on this manual and any needed . Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in Owner/Operator Manual before assembly, or working on or near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments....
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... or explosion. ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and panels in good repair, in death or serious injury. Stop and inspect equipment if you . See Engine Manual for your unit. Use insulated tools. Reverse connections may cause rotation of children. A frozen battery can cut you strike an object or if there is...
... or explosion. ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and panels in good repair, in death or serious injury. Stop and inspect equipment if you . See Engine Manual for your unit. Use insulated tools. Reverse connections may cause rotation of children. A frozen battery can cut you strike an object or if there is...
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... on page 23). 1 3 2 1. Remove hardware from the transport position and place the discharge chute in the operating position (figure 4). Adjust steering levers (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15). 3. ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Disengage transmission bypass lever. NOTE: Do not tighten hardware before proceeding. Prior to align slot with the seat...
... on page 23). 1 3 2 1. Remove hardware from the transport position and place the discharge chute in the operating position (figure 4). Adjust steering levers (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15). 3. ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Disengage transmission bypass lever. NOTE: Do not tighten hardware before proceeding. Prior to align slot with the seat...
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... Engine Oil Level Refer to one side. See Safety Interlock System on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to Engine Manual. Welding can result in an explosion. Level Mower Deck See LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 15. Transport Position Adjust Seat See...
... Engine Oil Level Refer to one side. See Safety Interlock System on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to Engine Manual. Welding can result in an explosion. Level Mower Deck See LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 15. Transport Position Adjust Seat See...
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...a different octane. Pay close attention while filling the fuel tank to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up spilled fuel. Consult your engine manual. • Gasoline with alcohols or ethers) can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or ...entering fuel tanks. 2. Prevent deposits from forming in the system. Follow the recommended mix ratio found on slopes be manually brought back to Engine Manual for fuel expansion. When operating on the fuel stabilizer container. Remove fuel caps. Adjusting Seat Lift adjustment lever and ...
...a different octane. Pay close attention while filling the fuel tank to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up spilled fuel. Consult your engine manual. • Gasoline with alcohols or ethers) can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or ...entering fuel tanks. 2. Prevent deposits from forming in the system. Follow the recommended mix ratio found on slopes be manually brought back to Engine Manual for fuel expansion. When operating on the fuel stabilizer container. Remove fuel caps. Adjusting Seat Lift adjustment lever and ...
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...GB - 16 Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to 1/3 Fast position. Move the throttle to push unit manually (figure 8). 1 2 1. Stopping the Engine 1. Disengage PTO. 3. Set throttle lever to stop mower blades. NOTE: The parking brake must be ...too fast. If the engine is warm. Disengage PTO to fast. Discharge clippings into areas already cut too low. MOVING UNIT MANUALLY WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for detailed instructions. Wait until the...
...GB - 16 Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to 1/3 Fast position. Move the throttle to push unit manually (figure 8). 1 2 1. Stopping the Engine 1. Disengage PTO. 3. Set throttle lever to stop mower blades. NOTE: The parking brake must be ...too fast. If the engine is warm. Disengage PTO to fast. Discharge clippings into areas already cut too low. MOVING UNIT MANUALLY WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for detailed instructions. Wait until the...
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...17 of tire and rim parts is operated. Heat can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. • Do not stand in the Engine Manual for worn or damaged mower blades. Push unit. IMPORTANT: Do not spray the unit with automotive type wax. Each Use Check Tires See ...for correct tire pressure. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can seep into bearings and damage them. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with water,...
...17 of tire and rim parts is operated. Heat can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. • Do not stand in the Engine Manual for worn or damaged mower blades. Push unit. IMPORTANT: Do not spray the unit with automotive type wax. Each Use Check Tires See ...for correct tire pressure. If unit rolls, contact your Ariens Dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can seep into bearings and damage them. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with water,...
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...(see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 24 for detailed instructions. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Move steering levers to Engine 1 Manual for PTO belt location). Tip seat forward. Refer to neutral position and rotate handles outward. or Every Fasteners Replace fasteners ...that is shown in the Engine Manual. Interval Task Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Each Use Schedule Action Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Tighten all other fasteners. Check Battery Lubricate Unit Keep...
...(see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 24 for detailed instructions. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Move steering levers to Engine 1 Manual for PTO belt location). Tip seat forward. Refer to neutral position and rotate handles outward. or Every Fasteners Replace fasteners ...that is shown in the Engine Manual. Interval Task Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Each Use Schedule Action Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Tighten all other fasteners. Check Battery Lubricate Unit Keep...
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...of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Contact battery and battery charger manufacturers for more detailed information. Jump-Starting Ariens does not recommend jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. Tip seat back (see Battery Removal and ...battery cable ends, negative (-) terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a wire brush and rinse with Milk of water. Jump-starting your engine manual for detailed instructions. 1. Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables (Figure 19) 1. Tip seat forward (see Battery Removal and Installation on the unit ...
...of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Contact battery and battery charger manufacturers for more detailed information. Jump-Starting Ariens does not recommend jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. Tip seat back (see Battery Removal and ...battery cable ends, negative (-) terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a wire brush and rinse with Milk of water. Jump-starting your engine manual for detailed instructions. 1. Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables (Figure 19) 1. Tip seat forward (see Battery Removal and Installation on the unit ...
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...tighten it makes contact. Filter Guard 4. Disengage the parking brake and put the trans axle bypass levers in the drive position (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 25. 1 2 3 4 1. Start the engine and slowly move the steering levers in "To Add Hydraulic Fluid:" on page 16...step 2. GB - 26 4. Tighten oil filter another 3/4 turn. 6. Install the filter guards removed in the neutral position (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on new oil filter with clean hydraulic oil. 5. Drain Plug 2. Mounting Hardware Figure 26 Purging the Hydraulic System WARNING: This adjustment requires ...
...tighten it makes contact. Filter Guard 4. Disengage the parking brake and put the trans axle bypass levers in the drive position (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 25. 1 2 3 4 1. Start the engine and slowly move the steering levers in "To Add Hydraulic Fluid:" on page 16...step 2. GB - 26 4. Tighten oil filter another 3/4 turn. 6. Install the filter guards removed in the neutral position (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on new oil filter with clean hydraulic oil. 5. Drain Plug 2. Mounting Hardware Figure 26 Purging the Hydraulic System WARNING: This adjustment requires ...
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... ignition. Run the engine outdoors for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in a clean dry area. Slow the engine to Engine Manual for signs of a building with highpressure water or store unit outdoors. Store in the fuel tank inside of wear or damage. Touch up all fasteners...
... ignition. Run the engine outdoors for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in a clean dry area. Slow the engine to Engine Manual for signs of a building with highpressure water or store unit outdoors. Store in the fuel tank inside of wear or damage. Touch up all fasteners...
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... engaged. 2. Tighten battery cables and/or clean battery and battery cables (see on page 22). 5. Contact your Ariens Dealer. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 3. Disengage transmission bypass lever (see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 17). 2. GB ... (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 22). 4. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 6. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Faulty engine. 1. Faulty engine. 1. Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 7. Replace hydrostatic belt (see Safety Interlock System on page 25...
... engaged. 2. Tighten battery cables and/or clean battery and battery cables (see on page 22). 5. Contact your Ariens Dealer. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 3. Disengage transmission bypass lever (see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 17). 2. GB ... (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 22). 4. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 6. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Faulty engine. 1. Faulty engine. 1. Clean or replace air filter cartridge. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 7. Replace hydrostatic belt (see Safety Interlock System on page 25...
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...brake needs adjustment. 2. Hydrostatic transmission and/or linkage needs adjustment. 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 2. Replace PTO belt (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 31) 2. Add engine oil. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 3. Clean cooling system. Contact your AriensDealer. 3. Check tire ...pressure (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23) 3. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Engine overheats. Unit does not travel in neutral...
...brake needs adjustment. 2. Hydrostatic transmission and/or linkage needs adjustment. 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 2. Replace PTO belt (see SPECIFICATIONS on page 31) 2. Add engine oil. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 3. Clean cooling system. Contact your AriensDealer. 3. Check tire ...pressure (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 23) 3. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Engine overheats. Unit does not travel in neutral...
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... .3 (cc) 44.2 (725) Max Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) 3600 ± 75 Speed Forward Max. - in . (cm) 42 (107) 48 (122) 54 (137) Max. in . 20 x 8 20 x 10 Front Tire Pressure - lbs (kg) 300 (136) Max. ...Manual Fuel Tank Capacity - psi (kPa) 46 (317) Rear Tire Pressure - in . (cm) 44 (111.8) 49 (124.5) 56 (142.2) Weight - in . 11 x 4 Rear Tire Size - Tongue Weight - psi (kPa) 10 (69) Mower Deck Cutting Height - lbs (kg) 30 (13.6) GB - 31 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915163 915165 915173 Model Zoom XL 42 Zoom XL 48 Zoom XL...
... .3 (cc) 44.2 (725) Max Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) 3600 ± 75 Speed Forward Max. - in . (cm) 42 (107) 48 (122) 54 (137) Max. in . 20 x 8 20 x 10 Front Tire Pressure - lbs (kg) 300 (136) Max. ...Manual Fuel Tank Capacity - psi (kPa) 46 (317) Rear Tire Pressure - in . (cm) 44 (111.8) 49 (124.5) 56 (142.2) Weight - in . 11 x 4 Rear Tire Size - Tongue Weight - psi (kPa) 10 (69) Mower Deck Cutting Height - lbs (kg) 30 (13.6) GB - 31 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915163 915165 915173 Model Zoom XL 42 Zoom XL 48 Zoom XL...