Zoom XL Owner/Operator Manual 992098 - Zoom 1844 XL 992099 - Zoom 2148 XL ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 00376600A 01/05 Printed in USA
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. Advise customer on adjustments. Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions. Give customer Owner/Operator, Parts, and Engine Manuals. Advise customer to thoroughly read and understand them. Customer Note: Your Dealer has been provided complete set-up and preparation instructions which must be completed prior to you taking delivery of this unit.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. 6 2 5 4 1 3 2 OF1625 Figure 2 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • • • Read Owner/Operator Manual. • • • OL1801 Keep children and others away from unit while operating. 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.
3. WARNING! Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or bagger is attached. Always stand clear of discharge area. OL4430 Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached or guards are in operating position. OL3320 4. HOT SURFACES! DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool. OS0731 5. ROTATING PARTS AVOID INJURY. Stay clear of rotating parts. OF3450 6. DANGER! AVOID INJURY. Stay clear of rotating parts.
Start and operate unit only when seated in operator’s position. Steering control levers must be in neutral, PTO disengaged and parking brake set when starting engine. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision. Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an accident. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Avoid slippery surfaces. Always be sure of your footing. DO NOT mow on wet grass.
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. ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack stands are strong and secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance. Release pressure slowly from components with stored energy. NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while engine is running (except where specifically recommended).
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 2 1 8 12 7 4 5 6 3 1 13 11 10 9 Figure 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Fuel Tank Steering Levers Ignition Switch Hour Meter Throttle Lever Choke Control Power Take Off (PTO) Switch 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Steering Levers B C D 07757600B A The steering levers control speed and direction. In addition, they will stop the unit. A. For reverse travel, pull both steering control levers backward. B. For straight forward travel, push both steering control levers forward. C. To turn left, pull the left back or push the right steering control lever forward or a combination of both. D. To turn right, pull the right back or push the left steering control lever forward or a combination of both.
FILLING FUEL TANK STARTING AND SHUT OFF CAUTION: Read entire Owner/Operator Manual, Clutch Manual, and Engine Manual first. DO NOT attempt to start engine at this time. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel. To start the engine: 1. Make sure the steering levers are in neutral. 2. Put the PTO switch in the “Off” position. 3. Engage parking brake. 4.
MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE ENGINE OFF FOR BEST PERFORMANCE IMPORTANT: Never tow unit. 1. Shut OFF engine. 2. Place seat in the service position (See Service Position on page 13). 3. Turn right and left bypass valve levers counter clockwise 1/2 turn (Figure 5). Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp. Keep mower deck properly levelled. Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping. Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow twice. Do not travel too fast.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Period Service Check Safety Interlock Each Use Every 25 Hours Task WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is operated. If this system does not function as described, do not operate until repairs are made. See Safety Interlock System on page 8.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Ariens Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Ariens Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized service center. HYDRAULIC FLUID WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in severe burns. Fluid in hydraulic system can penetrate skin and result in serious injury or death. Be sure to stop the engine before doing any work on hydraulic parts.
MOWER BLADES DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern Remove 1 CAUTION: Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect hands when working with mower blades. 2 1. Turn the engine off. Remove the ignition key. Remove the ignition wire from the spark plugs. 2. Remove the bolts, lock washer, flat washers, and blades from the spindle shafts. DISCARD if More Than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) Replace 4 1 1. Put the blades, flat washers, lock washers, and the bolts back on the spindle shafts. 2.
Clean Battery LUBRICATE UNIT Keep battery and its terminals clean. Inspect every 100 operating hours or monthly for best performance. Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections. 2 1 1 OF1794 3 1. Negative terminal 2. Positive terminal REF LUBRICATION QTY LOCATION INTERVAL 1 REPACK 2 CASTER PIVOT 400 Hrs OIL ALL PIVOT 50 Hrs POINTS, PIN CONNECTIONS 3. Battery Figure 8 Figure 9 OF1671 1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove Battery on page 14. 2.
ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHT 1 2 WARNING: Prior to adjusting the tracking of the unit, shut OFF engine, engage parking brake, and remove the ignition key. 3 4 Check and adjust tire pressure. Increase pressure on side unit tracks to. DO NOT exceed maximum recommended tire pressure (See Specifications on page 21). If tire pressure adjustment does not solve tracking problem, adjust the limiter bolts on the stop bracket (Figure 12). Front bolts adjust forward and rear bolts adjust reverse.
2. Remove the spacer, handle, and eccentric spacer from the steering lever. NOTE: Position the right and left handles at the same height position. 3. Install the spacer, handle, and eccentric spacer in the appropriate height position. Do not tighten the nut holding the eccentric spacer. 4. Turn the eccentric spacer until the right and left handles are the same height. Tighten nut. ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE PTO BELT WARNING: MOVING PARTS can cut or amputate body parts.
Remove PTO Belt 5 CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idlers when performing this operation. 6 1 2 1. Slowly release the tension on the PTO belt idler until all the tension is removed from the springs. 2. Remove PTO belt from deck. 3. Arrange new PTO belt on deck sheaves, and then slowly tension the idler springs. 4. Replace belt covers and return foot board to closed position. 3 7 8 4 5 2 3 2 1. 2. 3. 4.
Leveling the Mower Deck 1 5 2 2 1 3 3 4 These adjustments should be made on a level surface with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure. Level the mower with the slots where 4 chains fasten to the mower mounting brackets (Figure 19). 1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. 2. Raise mower deck to its highest position and place 4-7/8 in. (12.4 cm) tall blocks at each rear corner and 4-3/4 in. (12 cm) tall blocks at each front corner. 3. Lower deck onto the blocks. 4.
STORAGE ACCESSORIES Part No. Description 79202300 Hitch Kit 79203900 Headlight Kit 71503500 60-Inch Sprayer 71503600 Spreader 71503800 48-Inch Lawn Sweeper 71502900 Dump Cart 71503300 36-Inch Roller 89202500 Bagger LONG TERM 71505400 48-Inch Mulch Kit (992099) Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pressure water and lubricate (See Lubricate Unit on page 15 in Maintenance). Touch up all scratched painted surfaces. Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks under frame or axle.
] SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Model Engine Engine Engine Model Number Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum RPM Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) Reverse Maximum – mph (km/h) Turning Radius Brakes Electrical Starter Battery Power Take-Off Fuel Fuel Type Fuel Tank Capacity – gal. (L) Transmission Type Transmission Oil Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length – in. (cm) Width – in. (cm) Height – in.
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.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-4664 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.
