ZOOM Owner/Operator Manual Models 915043 - 1540 915051 - 1640 915055 - 1944 915057 - 2148 915059 - 2352 915501 - 1844 915502 - 1540 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer model & serial number label from product registration here. Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de série dans cet encadré. Transferir aquí la etiqueta del modelo y número de serie del registro del producto.
Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NOTE: To locate your nearest Ariens Dealer, call 1-800-678-5443 or go to www.ariens.com on the internet. 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Ariens Company or go to www.ariens.com. WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury. Before attempting to operate your unit: DISCLAIMER 1. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed. 2.
1. Caution! 3. Danger! • • • • • Maximum Tongue weight: 30 lbs. Maximum Trailer weight: 300 lbs. Do not use hitch with bagger attached. Do not use on steep hills or slopes. Do not park on hills when trailer is attached. • Do not use with any ground engaging equipment. Always keep feet and hands away from rotating parts. OL1809 Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct discharge toward other people. OL1810 2. Danger! Keep people away from unit while operating.
SAFETY RULES OL1803 Never direct discharge toward other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. Look down and behind before and while backing. OL1804 OL1805 Never carry children. OL1806 10 MAX OL1807 Go up and down slopes, not across. DO NOT operate on slopes over 10°. • If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. • Check interlock system per manual before use.
Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower. Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts can cut off fingers or a hand. ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts. ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points. Start and operate unit only when seated in operator’s position.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container. NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS allow engine to cool before servicing. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from operation. NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors. NEVER overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. NEVER fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
ASSEMBLY See Safety Interlock System on page 11. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Check function of all controls See Operation on page 11. Tools Required Shipping Position • Adjustable wrench • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. Unpack Unit 2 Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Engage transmission bypass lever (see Moving the Unit Manually on page 14). Push unit from container onto a level surface.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 15 14 7 13 12 11 10 OE0220 Figure 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ignition Switch PTO Switch Throttle Lever Seat Steering Levers Parking Brake Fuel Tanks Headlights (915051, 055, 057, 059, 501) 8 9 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Axle Lock (915051, 055, 057, 059, 501) Mower Lift Pedal Mower Deck Discharge Chute Fuel Shut-Off Valve Hour meter (915051, 055, 057, 059, 501, and optional on 915043, 502) 15.
Test Steering Lever PTO Parking Brake Engine 6*+ Neutral Lockout Position On Engaged Shuts Off 7*+ Out of Neutral Lockout Position Off Disengaged Shuts Off * Test with engine running. + Operator lifts off seat. Ignition Switch Parking Brake Operate ignition switch with a removable key. Ignition switch has four positions: 2 Stop (1), Headlight (2), Run (3), Start (4). See Starting and Shutting Off 3 Engine on page 14 for detailed instructions on how to start engine.
• Forward (2) – Push both steering levers forward. • Left (3) – Pull left steering lever back or push right steering lever forward or a combination of both. • Right (4) – Pull right steering lever back or push left steering lever forward or a combination of both. NOTE: To stop, return both steering levers to neutral. NOTE: The steering levers must be in the neutral lockout position to start the engine (figure 5).
SEAT ADJUSTMENT Lift adjustment lever and slide seat forward or backward to the desired position. 1 2. Turn ignition key to start position and release once the engine has started. 3. After engine starts, set throttle lever to fast. Disengage choke control (915055, 057, 059, 501). IMPORTANT: Let the engine warm up several seconds to several minutes depending on outside temperature. Stopping the Engine 1. 2. 3. 4. Stop unit. Disengage PTO. Set throttle lever to slow.
Models 915043 and 502 Models 915051, 055, 057, 059, 501 1 1 2 2 OE0250 OE0270 1. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged 2. Transmission Bypass Lever Disengaged 1. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged 2. Transmission Bypass Lever Disengaged Figure 9 Figure 11 WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 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 Action Check Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 22). Lubricate Unit Apply grease to zerk (1) on each front wheel Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged. Tighten all nuts and bolts to the correct torque value. Check All Belts Replace worn or deteriorated belts.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit. 2. Remove guide arm from front mount bracket. 3. Remove rear lift link, rear trunnion, front lift link, and front trunnion from mower deck and mower lift. 4. Slide mower deck out from under unit. Unhook the two rubber latches to tip hood back. Close hood and secure with rubber latches (figure 13). 1 Install (Figure 14) 1. Slide mower deck under unit. NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit.
4 5 6 7 4 3 8 2 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mower Deck Front Trunnion Front Lift Link Mower Lift Front Mount Bracket 6. 7. 8. 9. Guide Arm PTO Belt Rear Lift Link Rear Trunnion 9 Figure 14 LEVEL AND ADJUST PITCH OF MOWER DECK OE0230 IMPORTANT: The distance from rear edge of mower blades to the ground MUST NOT exceed 3 in. (7.6 cm) (figure 16). Mower Deck Shown 1 2 From The Side 3 Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure (see Specifications on page 30).
7. Check that the mower deck is level: a.Rotate right and left mower blades to face side-to-side. b.Measure outer edge of mower blades to ground. Measurement must be within 1/4 inch (6.35 mm). • If mower deck is not level, repeat steps 5 and 6. • If mower deck is level, record the distance from rear edge of mower blades to the ground and then adjust pitch of mower deck. 2. Remove mounting hardware and mower blades from mower deck. Install (Figure 17) 1.
3. Check mower blade balance by sliding mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of mower blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until mower blade is balanced. 4. Install mower blade on unit (see Mower Blade Replacement on page 20). Models 915051, 055, 057, 059, 501 1 2 DO NOT Sharpen to this Pattern 3 Sharpen to this Pattern DISCARD if more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) 2 1 1. Air Lift Erosion Area 3 2 1 1.
4. Tip seat back (see Tipping the Seat Forward on page 17). Models 915043 and 502 Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables (Figure 21) 1. Tip seat forward (see Tipping the Seat Forward on page 17). 2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable. 3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (–) terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a wire brush and rinse with a weak baking soda solution. 4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable. 5.
• Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get medical attention immediately! • In case of internal contact, DO NOT induce vomiting! IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a higher rate will damage or destroy battery. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information provided on battery and battery charger. Contact battery and battery charger manufacturers’ for detailed instructions. 1.
PTO BELT REPLACEMENT Handlebar Stop Adjustment (Figure 22 and 23) NOTE: If either side of handlebar weldment is rubbing on seat support the handlebar stop needs adjustment. Turn adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise until handlebar weldment does not rub on seat support. 2 Remove (Figure 24) 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation. 3.
HYDROSTATIC BELT REPLACEMENT ELECTRIC CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Remove (Figure 25) (915051, 055, 057, 059, 501) WARNING: The mower blades MUST STOP in 5 seconds or less when the PTO is disengaged. Adjust or replace electric clutch as required. 2 1 3 4 Test Mower Blade Stopping Time (Figure 26) 2 1 2 8 7 6 1. Hydrostatic Belt 2. Hydrostatic Transmission Pulley 3. Electric Clutch Connector 5 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Figure 25 Pulley Clutch Stop Electric Clutch Idler Idler Spring 1. Electric Clutch 2.
2. Measure air gap between armature and rotor. • Minimum: A 0.005 in. feeler gauge should slide between armature and rotor with slight contact. • Maximum: A 0.023 in. feeler gauge should slide between armature and rotor with slight contact. 2 1 3 1. Loosen gap adjustment nut closest to inspection slot. 2. Slide a 0.012 in. feeler gauge between armature and rotor. 3. Tighten gap adjustment nut until there is a slight contact on feeler gauge. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each inspection slot.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine will not crank/start. Engine runs rough. PROBABLE CAUSE 1. Check safety interlock system (see Safety Interlock System on page 11). 2. Fuel tanks empty. 2. Fill fuel tanks (see Filling the Fuel Tanks on page 14). 3. Fuel shut-off valve closed. 3. Open fuel shut-off valve. 4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 22). 5. Poor connection between battery and battery cables. 5.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Unit moves 1. The parking brake needs with engine adjustment. off and 2. Faulty parking brake. parking brake engaged. Hour meter 1. Ignition key is in the run position continues to with engine turned off. run when engine is not running. CORRECTION 1. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 2. Contact your Ariens Dealer. 1. Turn ignition key to the off position. NOTE: Unit should track within 2 feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m). Unit does not travel in 1.
SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No. Qty 03498400 1 Description 40-Inch Mower Blade (915043, 051) 00173800 1 40-Inch Mower Blade (915502) 01593900 1 44-Inch Mower Blade (915055) 01599800 1 See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these optional accessories to your unit. 44-Inch Mower Blade (915501) Part no.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Model Engine 915043 915502 915051 915055 1540 1540 1640 1944 915501 915057 915059 1844 2148 2352 Twin Twin Cylinder Twin Single Cylinder Briggs & Cylinder Kohler Cylinder Stratton Briggs & Kohler Stratton Engine Power – HP (kW) at 15 15 16 21 23 19 (14.2) 18 (13.4) Governed RPM (11.2) (11.2) (11.9) (15.7) (17.2) Max Governed RPM 3400 2850 3400 3375 2900 3375 Speed Forward Max. – m.p.h 6.0 (9.7) 6.5 (10.5) (km/h) Reverse Max. – m.p.h 3.0 (4.
2-Year Limited Warranty Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.
Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 Phone: 920-756-2141 Fax: 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm.
