Zoom XL ® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915163 – Zoom XL 42 (Serial No. 10000 and up) 915165 – Zoom XL 48 (Serial No. 10000 and up) 915173 – Zoom XL 54 (Serial No. 10000 and up) Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . 12 SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . 17 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . .
DELIVERY Unit Serial Number Label Customer Note: If you have purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer, it is your responsibility to: • Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual. If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Ariens Dealer for assistance. NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, go to www.ariens.com on the Internet. WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury.
SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.
1 7 2 MAX. FILL 3 04237000 6 077541 8 5 4 TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH POUR EVITER LES BLESSURES GRAVES OU LA MORT PARA EVITAR DANOS SERIOS O LA MUERTE Read the operator’s manual. Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Never direct discharge toward other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. Look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children. Go up and Down slopes, not across. If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly.
5. Danger! To Avoid Serious Injury or Death 6. Hot Surfaces! Read the operator’s manual. OL1801 DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool. 7. Caution! Keep children and others away from unit while operating. OL1802 No smoking. OL1803 Never direct discharge toward other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. MAX. FILL Fill fuel tank to bottom of neck – MAXIMUM. Look down and behind before and while backing.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM This equipment and/or its engine may include exhaust and evaporative emissions control system components required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. Slow down before turning. Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. DO NOT mow with the deck access plate open. Always make sure the access plate is down, or secured down, with the hardware. DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and the unit can safely handle.
Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both battery terminals at the same time may result in injury and unit damage. DO NOT reverse battery connections. Explosive Gases from battery can cause death or serious injury. Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe chemical burns. NO flames, NO sparks, NO smoking near battery. ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near battery. Use insulated tools.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required • Adjustable wrench • 9/16" wrench • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. 1 Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 16). Push unit from container onto a level surface. Disengage transmission bypass lever.
Adjust Seat Transport Position See Adjusting Seat on page 15. Check Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Check system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly. See Safety Interlock System on page 13. Check function of all controls See OPERATION on page 13.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 4 6 13 2 5 7 11 1 12 8 10 9 1. Ignition Switch 2. PTO Switch 3. Throttle Lever 4. Seat 5. Steering Levers 6. Parking Brake 7. Fuel Tank Figure 5 8. Mower Lift Pedal 9. Mower Deck 10. Discharge Chute 11. Fuel Gauge 12. Choke Control 13.
OPERATION Throttle Lever WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 1 Fast (1) – Increases engine speed. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See figure 5 for all controls and features locations. Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Check system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly.
Timer (TMR1): measures the time spent on individual jobs. Press and hold the toggle button to reset the timer to zero. TMR1 will then start measuring engine run time until it is reset to zero again. Service Alert (Chg Oil, Chg H Oil & Filter, SVC Airfilter): reminds operators of the maintenance interval for changing the engine oil, changing the hydraulic oil and filter and servicing the air filter. The alert starts counting down two hours before the maintenance is due.
Adjusting Seat GASOLINE Lift adjustment lever and slide seat forward or backward to the desired position. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that meets the following guidelines: • Clean, fresh gasoline. • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use may require a different octane. Consult your engine manual. • Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit manually (figure 8). 3. Turn ignition key to start position and release once the engine has started. 4. Pull the choke lever toward operator position when the engine is warm. Wait until the engine is running smoothly before operation.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. NOTE: To have full access to the engine, the seat must be tipped forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 18) and the hood opened (see OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD on page 19). IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual for additional information.
Interval Task Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Each Use Schedule Action Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. NOTE: To drain the oil, use the oil drain hose (1) supplied with unit, not the drain plug that is shown in the Engine Manual. 1 Check Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 22).
OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD Install To open, pull up on the back of the hood until hood hits the hood stops. Push down on back of hood to close (figure 10). (Figure 12) 1. Install mower blades on mower deck with mounting hardware. 2. Torque 5/8-inch hex bolt to 80 to 120 lbf-ft (108 to 163 N•m). Hood tipped open. 1 Figure 10 2 OPENING DECK ACCESS PLATE 1. Install adjustment pin in the first adjustment hole (figure 11). 2. Put parking brake on. 3. Raise deck access plate. 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4.
The Pitch Of The Mower Blades From Side-To-Side Lowest Cutting Position 3 1 2 1-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm) Highest Cutting Position 1 3 (Figure 15) • Should be within 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) as measured on each side of the mower deck. NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blade ends are perpendicular (at a right angle) to the frame of the unit. Side-To-Side Pitch 1 3 2 4-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm) 2 1/4-in. (6.35 cm) from Side-To-Side 1. Mower Deck 2. Mower Blade 3.
SERVICING BATTERY NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals and periodic charging. 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 3 5 4 Rear Trunnion PTO Belt Mower Deck Drag Link Front Trunnion Lift Arm WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Install Charging the Battery (Figure 19) 1. Install battery on the unit with battery hold-down bracket. 2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable. 3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to battery cable ends and terminals. 4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 18). (Figure 19) Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables (Figure 19) 1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 18). 2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable. 3.
ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS Eccentric Spacer (Figure 20) Adjustment 3 Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers in. Adjustment 1 3 1 Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers out. Figure 21 3. Adjust Steering Lever Forward or Backward 2 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 5 1. Loosen, do not remove, the bolts securing the handlebar to the upper control arm. 2. Slide steering lever forward or backward to desired position and tighten bolts.
• Turning adjustment bolt counter clockwise to increase steering lever travel. 3 4 5 6 2 1 7 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1 1. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt 2. Rear Travel Adjustment Bolt 3. Lower Control Arm Figure 22 Idler Spring Electric Clutch PTO Belt Idler Hole Idler Pulley Idler Arm Belt Cover Figure 23 4. Remove PTO belt from left mower deck pulley. 5. Slowly release idler arm until tension is removed from idler spring. 6. Remove PTO belt from mower deck and electric clutch.
REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT Check Hydraulic Fluid Level Remove (Figure 25) Check the system with the unit cold and parked on a flat, level surface. Then run the unit for about one minute and recheck the levels. (Figure 24) 1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24). 2. Disconnect electric clutch connector. 3. Remove clutch stop. To Add Hydraulic Fluid: CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation. 4.
4. Clean the filter mounting surface and then lubricate rubber gasket on new oil filter with clean hydraulic oil. 5. Spin new oil filter onto filter housing until it makes contact. Tighten oil filter another 3/4 turn. 6. Install the filter guards removed in step 2. Tighten the mounting screws to 5.38 lbf-ft (7.3 N•m). 7. Fill with 20W-50 engine oil with an SL API classification until oil appears at the bottom of the drain plug (about 2 quarts per trans axle). Install the drain plug and tighten it to 14.
STORAGE Short Term Storage Add Fuel Stabilizer IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with highpressure water or store unit outdoors. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean dry area. Inspect unit for signs of wear or damage. Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Long Term Storage Follow all instructions under Short Term Storage. Remove and fully charge battery. Store in a clean dry area. Refer to Engine Manual for the proper engine storage procedures.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not crank/start. Engine runs rough. Unit does not move with engine running when using steering levers. PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Safety interlock system is not engaged or is faulty. 1. Check safety interlock system (see Safety Interlock System on page 13). 2. Fuel tanks empty. 2. Fill fuel tanks (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 15). 3. Discharged battery. 3. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 22). 4.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE PTO or mower blades do not engage or shuts off. 1. Operator presence switch not depressed. 1. Depress operator presence switch by sitting on seat. 2. Faulty operator presence switch. 2. Contact your AriensDealer. 3. Electric clutch connector is loose or disconnected. 3. Connect the electric clutch connector. See REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT on page 25 for the electric clutch connector location. 4. Faulty PTO belt. 4. Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 24). 5.
PROBLEM Poor cutting quality. PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Mower deck not level or mower pitch is incorrect. 1. Level and adjust pitch of mower deck (see The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground on page 19). 2. Dull or faulty mower blades. 2. Sharpen mower blades or replace mower blades (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 19). SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915163 915165 915173 Model Zoom XL 42 Zoom XL 48 Engine Kohler SV-715 Kohler SV-720 Displacement – in.3 (cc) 44.2 (725) Max Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) 3600 ± 75 Zoom XL 54 Kohler SV-725 Speed Forward Max. – m.p.h (km/h) 6.5 (10.46) Reverse Max. – m.p.h (km/h) 3 (3.
Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand lawn and garden consumer products purchased on or after 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
Customer Responsibilities Register the product immediately at the time of sale. If the dealer does not register the product, the customer must complete the product registration card in the literature package and return it to the Ariens Company, or register the unit online at www.ariens.com, www.gravely.com, www.countax.com. To obtain warranty service, the original purchaser must: • Perform the maintenance and adjustments explained in the owner's manual.
CALIFORNIA AND EPA (UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The CARB (California Air Resources Board), the EPA, and Ariens Company are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system's warranty on your 2011 model year small off-road equipment. In California, new equipment that uses small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards.
(4.) (5.) (6.) (7.) (8.) (9.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
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