Ariens 991090 ZT HD44 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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UNIT ASSEMBLY
Package Contents:
Unit, Mower Deck and Literature Pack
Preparation Checklist
Refer to the Owner/Operator manual as
required.
1. Unpack Unit – Remove shrink wrap and
packaging materials.
2. Remove Unit From Container – Open
Bypass Valves (dump valves) (See
Moving the Unit with the Engine Off on
page 18).
Push unit from container onto a level
surface. Close the bypass valves.
3. Tires – See Specifications on page 33.
4. Seat – See Seat Adjustments on
page 15 and Service Position on
page 20.
5. Position Steering Levers – Remove
eccentric spacers and rotate steering
levers to the operating position. Reinstall
spacers. Tighten hardware securely.
See Aligning the Steering Levers
(Figure 14) on page 25.
6. Battery – Remove battery from unit and
charge (See Battery on page 23).
7. Check Engine Crankcase – Check and
add oil if needed. See Engine Manual for
specifications.
8. Fill Engine Fuel Tank – Fill fuel tank. DO
NOT OVERFILL! See Filling Fuel Tank
on page 16.
NOTE: See engine manual for fuel type.
9. Hardware – Check for loose hardware.
10. Check Safety Interlock System – Check
to see that the interlock system operates
correctly (See Safety Interlock System
on page 14).
11. Lubrication – Lubricate all fittings per
maintenance label under seat and check
hydrostat oil level (See Lubricate Unit on
page 24).
12. On 60-inch Decks: Remove the
discharge chute from the transport
position and place the discharge chute
in the operating position.
13. Level Deck – Check unit to ensure deck
level set at factory has been maintained
(See Leveling the Mower Deck on
page 30).
14. Check Function of all Controls – Ensure
unit runs and performs properly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive
separation of tire and rim parts is
possible when they are serviced
incorrectly:
Do not attempt to mount a
tire without the proper
equipment and experience
to perform the job.
Do not inflate the tires
above the recommended
pressure.
Do not weld or heat a wheel
and tire assembly. Heat can
cause an increase in air
pressure resulting in an
explosion. Welding can
structurally weaken or
deform the wheel.
Do not stand in front or over
the tire assembly when
inflating. Use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose
long enough to allow you to
stand to one side.
WARNING: FAILURE OF
INTERLOCK together with
improper operation can result in
severe personal injury.
WARNING: FAILURE OF
CONTROLS could result in death
or serious injury.
1. Steering
Levers
2. Seat
3. Mounting
Hardware
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