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915 ZOOM EZT & IZT
Service Manual
Models 915055, 057, 059, 065, 067, 501, 502
00459900 7/05
Printed in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS above 10,000 only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Section 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1.1 The Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Section 10 - Fuel System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 1.2 Service And Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 10.1 Fuel System Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 1.3 Product Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION the warranty. Claims meeting requirements during 1.1 THE MANUAL limited warranty period will be honored. The purpose of this manual is to provide complete instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly, 1.4 UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT repair, and installation of the mechanical components PARTS for the 915 ZT. Use only Ariens replacement parts. The replacement of Dealer trained service personnel should use this any part on this vehicle with anything other than a
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SECTION 2 - SAFETY 2.2 NOTATIONS NOTE: General reference information for proper oper- WARNING: This cutting machine is capable ation and maintenance practices. of amputating hands and feet and throwing IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information objects. Failure to observe the safety required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death. 2.3 EQUIPMENT SAFETY Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of- ALWAY
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� Understand location and function of all controls. operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury. � Never allow operation by untrained persons. Only trained adults may operate unit. Training includes � Disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, set parking being familiar with controls and actual operation. brake and remove key before making any inspections, repairs, etc. NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medications, drugs or alcohol. 6.
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DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. foot on the ground. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can when transporting unit. safely control and the unit can safely handle. Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves and other ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards and debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened. This p
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of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to negative (-) terminal. ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST and positive (+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST, and negative (-) cable SECOND. 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. ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and panels in good repair
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SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915065 915502 915067 915055 915501 915057 915059 Model 1540 1540 1740 1944 1844 2148 2352 Engine Single Twin Single Twin Twin Twin Cylinder Kohler Type Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Kohler Kawasaki Kohler Kohler Kawasaki Engine Power – HP (kW) at 15 (11.2) 15 (11.2) 16 (11.9) 19 (14.2) 18 (13.4) 21 (15.7) 23 (17.2) Governed RPM Max Governed 3375 2700 3375 3250 2550 3250 RPM Speed Forward Max. – 6.0 (9.7) 6.5 (10.5) m.p.h (km/h) Reverse M
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SECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 4.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURES 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 14 8 9 15 13 7 12 OE0220 11 10 1. Ignition Switch 9. Axle Lock (915067, 055, 057, 059, 501) 2. PTO Switch 10.Mower Lift Pedal 3. Throttle Lever 11.Mower Deck 4. Seat 12.Discharge chute 5. Steering Levers 13.Fuel Shut-Off Valve 6. Parking Brake 14.Choke Control (915055, 057, 059, 501, 502) 7. Fuel Tank 15.Hour Meter (915067, 055, 057, 059, 501, and 8. Headlights (915067, 055, 057, 059, 501) optional on 915065,
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05305600 05305200 4.2 MOVING UNIT MANUALLY 1 1 WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit manually (Figure 3). 1. Fuel Cap OE0180 Models 915065 1 2 and 502 Figure 4 4. Remove the cap from the fuel tank. 5. Fill the fuel tank with the proper grade of fuel as 1 recommended by the engine manufacturer. Do not spill any fuel. 6. Fill fuel tanks to 2-1/2 in. (
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4.5 AXLE LOCKS 4.6 REMOVING MOWER DECK (915067, 055, 057, 059, 501) (Figure 5) Remove (Figure 6) NOTE: The unit comes shipped with the front axle in 1. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch (see the lockout position. Replacing PTO Belt). If a pivoting front axle is needed: Remove axle lock NOTE: Perform steps 2 and 3 for the right and left hardware from lockout position and install axle lock sides of unit. hardware in pivoting position on both sides of front 2. Remove guide arm from front m
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� TO RAISE the mower deck, turn rear trunnion 4.7 LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH clockwise several turns. OF MOWER DECK � TO LOWER the mower deck, turn rear trunnion Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the counterclockwise several turns. correct air pressure. 6. Install rear trunnion and rear lift link on mower deck Level Mower Deck and mower lift. 1. Install adjustment pin in the fourth adjustment hole 7. Check that the mower deck is level: (Figure 7). Rotate right and le
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See Figure 9 for anti-scalp locations on models 4.9 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION 915067, 055, 057, 059, 501. See Figure 10 for anti- NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT scalp locations on model 915065 and 502. 1. Shut off engine and engage the parking brake. There are two positions: � Highest Position: Use to disable anti-scalp feature. CAUTION: PREVENT personal injury! � Lowest Position: Use for all cutting positions. ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN that jack(s) or In the lowest position the anti-scalp rollers will tou
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To adjust the neutral setting for no wheel rotation � The unit turns to the right or left when both steering Model IZT 915055, 057, 059, 067, 501: levers are pulled back as far rearward as possible. 1. Use a hex wrench to loosen the locking bolt (Figure NOTE: The side the unit turns toward indicates that the 12). wheel on that side is turning slower than the other wheel. Either the wheel that is turning faster needs to 2. With the engine running and the drive wheels off slow down or the whe
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� Move levers to neutral position. The drive units should be properly adjusted for neutral. � Loosen mounting hardware. Engage the parking brake handle. The brake rod should be positioned to lock the drive. The safety � Position steering levers. switch should be disengaged. � Tighten mounting hardware. To adjust the linkage: 3. Adjust height of steering levers. There is a low and Move the adjusting nut (Figure 15) clockwise/ a high position for steering levers. counterclockwise as needed t
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SECTION 5 - ENGINE 5.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting chart is to be used to The troubleshooting key is generic and can be used for isolate engine problems and give possible causes and several types of engines. Use only those possible corrective action responses. causes and corrective actions that apply to the unit. TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION (Refer to Key Below) Black Exhaust 1, 20, 22, 25, 29, 31, 32, 33 repair or replace Blue/White Exhaust 4, 20, 25, 3
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14.Release the parking brake. 5.2 CHECKING ENGINE OIL 15.Return the unit into service. Check the engine oil daily prior to use. IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine with the oil 5.4 CHECKING ENGINE COOLING below the low mark on the dipstick. IMPORTANT: To prevent severe damage to the See the Engine Manual for oil specifications and oil engine, proper cooling will need to be maintained. filter service instructions. 1. Check the air intake screen on the engine each To check oil level: day. 1
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7. Remove fuel line from engine first. Drain fuel from line back into fuel tank. 8. Remove the electric clutch and the anti-rotation bolt. 9. Remove the engine bolts. 10.Lift engine out of the unit and off the frame with a hoist (engine). 11.Service, overhaul, or replace engine as required. 12.If replacing engine with a new engine, the following items will have to be removed (if used) from the old engine. These items will not be included with a new engine: � Engine sheave and key � Mountin
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915055, 057, 059 5. 5 915501, 502 915501, 502 915065, 067 5. 1. 1 2. 2 Rear of Unit 915501, 502 3. 1. Oil Drain Tube 3. 3 2. Oil Drain Valve 3 3. Idler Pulleys 4. Electric Clutch 4 4. 5. Muffler PE0760 Figure 16 5 - 18
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SECTION 6 - MOWER DECK 6.1 REPLACING PTO BELT 6.2 REPLACING MOWER BLADE Remove (Figure 17) Remove (Figure 18) 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp and can 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck. cut you. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away 1. Block mower blades to prevent rotation. from idler when performing this operation. 2. Remove mounting h
