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Manual Ariens 915157

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  • Ariens 915157 - page 1

    Owner/Operator Manua l Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Zoom ® 03997700B 1/11 Printed in USA ENGLI SH FRANÇAIS Models 915157 – Zoom 34 915159 – Zoom 42 915161 – Zoom 50 915169 – Zoom 34 CARB 915171 – Zoom 42 CARB Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for u se in this ...

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    GB - 2 SAFET Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASSEMBL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES . . . . . . . 1 1 OPERA T ION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . 17 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    GB - 3 • Record Unit M odel and Serial numbers here. • Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here. PRODUCT REGISTRA TION The Ariens d ealer must register the product at the time of p urchase. Registering the product will help the company proc ess warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All claims meeting requirement ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 4

    GB - 4 SAFETY ALERTS The safety alert symbol is used in decals and with this manual. Understand the safety message. It contains important inf ormation about personal safety . NOT A TIONS NOTE: General referenc e information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORT ANT : S pecific pr ocedures or information required to prevent damage t ...

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    GB - 5 1.DANGER! 2.CAUTION 3.DANGER! Figure 2 3 2 1 7 5 4 6 3 Avoid inj ur y - S tay clear of rotati ng parts. No smoking. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT overfill. Fill fuel tank to below bottom of filler neck (see FILL ING FUEL TA N K on page 13). • Never fill fuel t ank when engine is running, hot or unit is indoors. Never overfill fuel t ank . • Replac ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 6

    GB - 6 4.DANGER! TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH 5.W ARNING! 6.DANGER! 7.HOT SURF ACES! EMISSIO N CONTROL SYST EM This equipment and/or its engine may include exhaust and evaporative emissions control system components required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) re gulations. T amper ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 7

    GB - 7 Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Ow ner/Operator Manual b efore assembling, using or working on this mower . AL W A YS remove key from ignition and wire from spark plug before assembly , o r working on this unit. Inspect unit before e ach use for: m issing or damaged deca ls and shields, correct ly operating safety inte r ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 8

    GB - 8 • Return steering levers to neutral position. • Immediately set parking brake. • T urn off PTO and engine. Mow up and down slopes, not across them. Use slow speed on any slope. T ires m ay lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly . Keep all movements on the slope slow and gradual. DO NOT make sudden c han ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 9

    GB - 9 A frozen battery can explode and result in death or serious injury . DO NOT charge or jump start a battery containing frozen fluid. Thaw the battery before putting on a charger or jump starting. AL WA YS keep prote ctive structures, guards, and panels in good repair , in place and securely fastened. NEVER modify or remove safety devices. DO ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 10

    GB - 10 Check T ire Pressure See SPECI FICA TIO NS on page 27. Level Mower Deck See LEVELLIN G AND ADJUST ING PIT CH OF MOWER DECK on page 18. Fill Fuel T ank Fill fuel t a nk. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL T A NK on page 13. Check Saf ety Interlock Syste m See Safety Interlo ck System on page 12. Check function of all controls See OPERA T ION ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 11

    GB - 11 1. Ignition Switch 2. PTO Switch 3. Seat 4. Fuel Level 5. St eering Lever s 6. Fuel T ank 7. Mower Lift Pedal 8. Mower D eck 9. Discharge C hute 10. Parking Brake 1 1. Choke (915159, 161, 171) 12. Throttle (915159, 161, 171) 13. Throttle/Choke Lever (915157, 169 ) CONTROLS AND FEA TURE S Figure 4 3 6 10 7 9 8 2 1 13 5 4 12 1 2 11 915157, 16 ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 12

    GB - 12 CONTROLS AND FEA TURES See figure 4 for all controls and features locations. Safety Interloc k System Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly . If the unit doe s not perform as s tated contact your Ariens dealer for rep airs. Ignition Sw itch Operate ignition switch with a remov able key . Ignit ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 13

    GB - 13 Power T ake- O ff (PTO) Switch Engages (2) and disengages (1) mower blades. S teering Levers • Reverse (1) – Pull bot h steering levers backward. • Forward (2) – Push both steering levers forward. • Left (3) – Pull lef t steering lever back or push right steering lever forward or a combination of both. • Right (4) – Pull rig ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 14

    GB - 14 Fuel S tabi lizer Gasoline left in the fuel sy stem for extended periods without a stabilizer w ill deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can dam age the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank. Prevent deposits from forming in t he fuel system during storage by adding a quality fuel stabilizer to the f ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 15

    GB - 15 FOR BEST PERFORMA NCE Cut grass when it is dry . Keep mow er blades sharp. Keep mower deck properly leveled. Do not set height of cut too low . For very tall grass, mow twice. Do not travel too f ast. Mow with the engine set at f ull throttl e . When mulching, only remove one-third of grass length per cut ting. Discharge clippings into area ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 16

    GB - 16 IMPORT ANT : Proper m aintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service sched ule. Refer to the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual for additional information. NOTE: T o have full access to the engine, the seat must be tipped forward (s ee TI PPING SEA T FORWAR D on page 17) and the hood op ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 17

    GB - 17 TIPPING SEA T FORW ARD Put steering levers up and tip seat forward (figure 6). SEA T ADJUSTMENT 1. T ip the seat forward. 2. Loosen mounting hardware and slide seat forward or backward to desired position. T ighten mounting hardware (figure 6) . 3. T ip seat back. 25 Hours or Every Season Check Batt ery Keep battery and battery terminals cl ...

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    GB - 18 MOWER DECK REM OV AL AND INST ALLA TION Remove (Figure 7) 1. R emove PTO belt from the engine drive pulley (see REPLAC ING PTO BEL T on page 23). NOTE: Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit. 2. D isconnect drag link from the front deck bracket. 3. Disconnect front and r ear trunnions from the li ft arms. 4. Slide mower de ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 19

    GB - 19 The Forwa rd Pitch Of The Mower Blades (Figure 9) • Should be 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 i n . (6.35 mm) pitched forward. NOTE: This measurem ent must be t aken when the mower blades ends point forward. The Pitch Of The Mower Blade s From Side-T o-Side (Figure 10) • Should be within 1/4 in. ( 6.35 mm) as measured on each side of the mower ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 20

    GB - 20 SHARPENING M OWER BLADE 1. Remove mower blade from unit (see REPLA CING M OWER BL ADE on page 19). Ariens recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Ariens dealer . Discard mower blade if (figure 13): • more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of m etal is removed. • the air lift erosion area is eroded. • the mower bl ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 21

    GB - 21 Inst all (Figure 14) 1. Install battery on the unit with battery hold-down bracket . 2. C onnect 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 S E A T FORW ARD on page 17). Cleaning Battery a nd Battery Cables (Figure 14) ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 22

    GB - 22 ADJUSTING STEE RING LEVERS (Figure 15) IMPORT ANT : Adjust each steering lever equally . NOTE: When adjusting steering levers for the first time it is recommended that you make adjustments in the fol l owing order . 1. Adjust S teering Lever He ight 1. Remove mounting hardware that attaches the handlebars to the upper control arm. Move hand ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 23

    GB - 23 REPLACING PTO BEL T Remove (Figure 18) 1. Lo wer mower deck to the ground. 2. Remove belt cov ers from mower deck. 3. Pull idler arm towards out s ide of unit until tension is removed from PTO belt. 4. R emove PTO belt from left mower deck pulley . 5. S lowly release idler arm until tens ion is removed f rom idler spring. 6. Remove PTO belt ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 24

    GB - 24 3. Slowly release idler arm until idler pulley rests firmly against PTO belt. 4. Install belt covers on mower deck. NOTE: Ensure that belt is still positioned in the groove of th e sheave after belt covers are installed. REPLACING HYDROS T A TIC BEL T Remove (Figure 20) 1. R emove PTO belt (s ee REPLA CING PT O BEL T on page 23). 2. D iscon ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 25

    GB - 25 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROB ABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not crank/start. 1. S afety interlo ck system is not engaged or is faulty. 1. Check safety interlock sy stem (see Safety Interlock Syst em on page 12). 2. Fuel tank is empty. 2. Fill fuel tank (see FI LLING FUEL T ANK on page 13). 3. Discharged battery. 3. Charge battery (see Ch ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 26

    GB - 26 Unit moves with engine off and parking brake engaged. 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 1. Contact your A riens Dealer. 2. Faulty parking brake. 2. Contact your Ariens Dealer. Unit does not travel in a straight line. 1. Incorrec t tire pressure. 1. Check tire pressu re (see SPECIF ICA TIONS on page 27) . 2. Steering levers need adjustm ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 27

    GB - 27 SPECIFICA TIONS Mode l Number 915157 915159 915161 Mode l Zoom 34 Zoom 42 Zoom 50 En gine Ty p e Briggs & S tratton Kohler Kohler Engine Displacement in. 3 (cc) 30.51 (500) 44 (725) 44 (725) Governed RP M (May be different fro m maxi mum RPM) 3600 + 0 3600 – 100 Drive Forward Max. – m.p.h (km/h) 6.0 (9.6) Reverse Ma x. – m.p.h (km ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 28

    GB - 28 SPECIFICA TIONS Model N umber 915169 915171 Model Zoom 34 CARB Zoom 42 CARB Engine Ty p e Briggs & S tratton Kohler Engine Displacement in. 3 (cc) 30.51 (500) 44 (725) Governed RPM (May be different fr om maximum RP M) 3600 + 0 3600 – 100 Drive Forward Max. – m.p.h (km/ h) 6.0 (9.6) Reverse Max. – m.p.h (km/h) 3.0 (4.8) T urning R ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 29

    Con_Ride_201 1 29 T wo-Y ear Limited Lawn and Garden Con sumer Ride-On Wa r r a n t y Ariens Com pany warr ants to the o riginal purchase r that A riens, Grave ly and Co untax brand consumer products man ufactured an d sold by Ariens Company will be free fr om defects in m aterial an d workmansh ip for a per iod of tw o years aft er the da te of pu ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 30

    Con_Ride_201 1 30 T o f ind an A riens or Gravely authorized service r epresentative, contact Arie ns in the United States, Canada or Mexico a t: 655 W. Ryan Street Brillion, WI 541 10 (920) 7 56 - 46 88 www .a riens.com www .grave ly .com T o f ind a Co untax authori zed servi ce repr esentative, con tact Countax in Europe or Austral ia at: Counta ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 31

    CARB_EP A_201 1 31 CALIFORNIA AND EPA (U NITED STATES ENVIRONME NTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) E VAPO RATIVE EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY S TATEMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The CARB (Ca liforni a Air Resources Board), the EP A, and Ariens Com pany are pleased to expla in the evaporative emission con trol system's war ranty on yo ur 201 1 ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 32

    CARB_EP A_201 1 32 (4.) Repair or replaceme nt of any w arrant ed part unde r the w arranty pr ovisions o f this arti cle must be p erformed at no charge to the owner at an auth orized Ar iens, Gra vely , or Pa rker service rep resentative . (5.) Notwithstan ding the pr ovisions o f subsecti on (4) ab ove, warra nty serv ices or repairs must be pro ...

  • Ariens 915157 - page 33

    Ariens Company 655 West Ryan St reet Brillion, WI 5 41 10-1072 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www .ariens.com ...

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