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Promaster 144Z / 148Z / 152Z / 160Z
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
992042 19HP PM144Z 992081 25HP PM152Z
992043 21HP PM148Z 992082 25HP PM160Z
992044 23HP PM152Z 992083 17HP PM144Z
992051 23HP PM160Z 992092 19HP PM144Z
992054 25HP PM152Z 992093 21HP PM148Z
992055 25HP PM160Z 992094 23HP PM152Z
992064 17HP PM144Z 992095 23HP PM160Z
992077 19HP PM144Z 992096 25HP PM152Z
992078 21HP PM148Z 992097 25HP PM160Z
992079 23HP PM152Z 992310 19HP PM144Z
992080 23HP PM160Z 992311 21HP PM148Z
US Patent 6,301,8
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Ariens Company EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER – DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE ÉMISE PAR LE FABRICANT – EU-ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG DES 655 West Ryan Street HERSTELLERS – VERKLARING VAN OVEREENSTEMMING VOOR DE EU, AFGEGEVEN DOOR P.O. Box 157 DE FABRIKANT – EF OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING UDSTEDT AF FABRIKANTEN – DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ CE RILASCIATA DAL PRODUTTORE – DECLARACIÓN DE Brillion, Wisconsin 54110-0157 CONFORMIDAD CE EMITIDA POR EL FABRICANTE – EF-SAMSVARS
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Notified Body – Organisme notifié – Zertifizierungsstelle – SNCH Aangemelde instantie – Bemyndiget organ – Organismo 11, Route de Luxembourg notificato – Organismo notificado – Teknisk kontrollorgan – L-5230 Sandweiler Anmält organ – Ilmoitettu laitos – Organ za świadczaj ący – Organismo Certificador – Fred J. Moreaux 11/1/2004 Quality and Conformance Manager (Keeper of Technical File) Date Date Datum Ariens Company Responsable de la qualité et de la conformité des produits Datum Dato
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it 5. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. is functioning properly. With operator on seat, unit must Advise customer on adjustments. Instruct customer on not start unless steering levers are in neutral (N) and controls and operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize Power Takeoff (PTO) is disengaged (Off). Engine must the Safety Precautions. Give customer stop if operator leaves seat when steering levers are in Owner/Operator, P
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SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. 7 3 6 1 5 4 3 2 OF1626 Figure 2 Go up and down slopes, not across. 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT operate on slopes over 17°. Read Owner/Operator Manual. OL4450 • If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down OL1801 slowly. • Avoid sudden turns. Keep children and others away from unit while • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, e
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Keep people away from unit while operating. Determine which attachments are needed and can be used safely. Inspect unit before each use for: missing or damaged decals and shields, correctly operating safety interlock system, and OL3292 deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or repair as Shut off engine, remove key, read manual before needed. you adjust or repair unit. ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along st
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ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary. during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts. ALWAYS look down and behind before and while backing. ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object or if there nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure. is an unusual vibration. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the
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DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack stands are strong and secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when transporting unit. Release pressure slowly from components with stored energy. Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine is running (except
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ASSEMBLY Connect Battery WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Connect negative (–) battery cable to battery (see Replace entire Safety section before proceeding. Battery on page 19 and perform steps 2 through 3 in the installation section). UNIT ASSEMBLY Check Engine Oil Package Contents: Refer to Engine Manual. Unit, Mower Deck and Literature Pack Check Hydraulic Oil Unpack Unit See HYDRAULIC FLUID on page 17. Remove unit and all other components from shipping container. Open bypass
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Choke Control 4 6 2 2. Throttle Lever 1 3 3. Wing Knob 21 4. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir 23 5. Fuel Tanks and Caps 6. Steering Levers 5 8 7. Battery 7 8. Mower Lift Lever (992042, 043, 044, 051, 22 054, 055, 077, 078, 079, 9 080, 081, 082, 310, 311) 20 9. Fuel Shut Off Valve 10. Mower Deck with Chute 19 Deflector 17 11. Cylinder Stops 12. Height of Cut Indicator 18 13. Foot Board Latch 14. Cylinder Stop Storage Post 13 14 15. Mower Lift Pedal (992064, 083, 092, 093, 1
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OPERATION Steering Levers WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. CONTROLS and FEATURES B A See Figure 4 for Controls and Features locations. Safety Interlock System D C 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 The steering levers control speed and direction. In addition, operated. If this system does not function as they will stop the uni
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Throttle Lever Mower Lift Pedal (992064, 083, 092, 093, 094, 095, 096, 097) Changes the engine speed. 1 Fast (1) – Increases engine speed. OF1700 To Transport: Push mower lift pedal (1) all the way forward until lift lock (2) engages. To Set Cutting Height: Put cutting height adjustment pin in desired hole. Push mower lift pedal (1) forward and hold while pushing down on the lift lock (2). Slowly lower mower lift pedal (1) until deck lift contacts cutting height adjustment Slow (2) – Decre
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FILLING FUEL TANK STARTING AND SHUT OFF WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand CAUTION: Read entire Owner/Operator Manual, entire Safety section before proceeding. Clutch Manual, and Engine Manual first. DO NOT attempt to start engine at this time. Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your Engine Manual NOTE: DO NOT operate starter more than 15 seconds per for correct type and grade of fuel. minute, as overheating and damage can occur. If engine will not start, see TROUBLESHOOTING on pa
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5. Turn the ignition key to the Off position and remove the TRANSPORTING UNIT key. ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, and remove key when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE ENGINE OFF securely. Do not tie down by linkages, guards, cables or IMPORTANT: Never tow unit. other parts that may be damaged. 1. Shut OFF engine. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 2. Place seat in the service position (See SERVICE Cut grass when it is dry. POSITION on page 17). K
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Interval Task Action Check Safety Interlock System 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 12. Check Parking Brake Engage parking brake. Push unit. If unit rolls, adjust parking brake (see PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT on page 21). Each Use Check Hydraulic
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be HYDRAULIC FLUID required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in Gravely Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized severe burns. Fluid in hydraulic system can service center. penetrate skin and result in serious injury or death. Be sure to stop the engine before doing any work WARNING: AVOID INJURY. R
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5. Lubricate rubber gasket on new oil filter with clean • Blade is bent or broken. hydraulic oil. 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of 6. Spin new oil filter onto filter housing until it makes material from each end of mower blade. DO NOT contact. Tighten oil filter another 1/2 turn. change angle of cutting edge or round the corner of the mower blade. 7. Add new oil to the oil tank. It will take about 4 quarts. Use Mobil 1 15W50 synthetic oil for best pump and 3. Check mower
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a higher Remove Battery rate will damage or destroy battery. ONLY use an automatic 1. Place seat in the service position (See charger designed for use with your battery. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 15). ALWAYS follow information provided on battery by battery 2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) manufacturer. Contact battery manufacturer for extensive cable (Figure 9). instructions to charge battery. 3. Remove holddown and re
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Eliminating Excessive Creeping of the Unit STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL (Figure 11) ADJUSTMENT If the steering levers do not line up (match) or the unit has WARNING: This adjustment requires operating the excessive creeping when the steering levers are in neutral, engine. Use extreme care to avoid contact with adjust as follows. moving parts and hot surfaces. Be sure rear of unit is well-supported and secure before starting Adjusting the Steering Levers to Line Up (Match) engine. (Figure 11
