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Owner/Operator Manual

 

     Models

 

936022 - 1340G

936023 - 1540H

936024 - 1548H

936025 - 1648H Twin

936026 - 1540H

936027 - 1640H Twin

 

03669800C  05/00

Supercedes 03669800,A,B

Printed in USA

 

Sierra

 

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ENGLISH

 

FRANÇAIS

 

ESPAÑOL

Summary of Contents for 936022 (Sierra 1340G)

Page 1: ...wner Operator Manual Models 936022 1340G 936023 1540H 936024 1548H 936025 1648H Twin 936026 1540H 936027 1640H Twin 03669800C 05 00 Supercedes 03669800 A B Printed in USA Sierra ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ...

Page 2: ...ions without notice and without incurring obligation The equipment described within this manual may not be identified as either standard or optional and the various illustrations may not all be applicable to your particular unit If you have questions always check with your Ariens dealer Safety Alert Symbol and Notations The following safety notations are used throughout this manual to call attenti...

Page 3: ...mber Engine Model Number Engine Serial Number Model 936022 Sierra 1340G 13 0 HP Tecumseh w 40 pan Model 936023 Sierra 1540H 15 0 HP Briggs Stratton w 40 pan Model 936024 Sierra 1548H 15 0 HP Kohler w 48 pan Model 936025 Sierra 1648H Twin 16 0 HP Briggs Stratton Twin Cylinder w 48 pan Model 936026 Sierra 1540H 15 0 HP Kohler w 40 pan Model 936027 Sierra 1640H Twin 16 0 HP Briggs Stratton Twin Cylin...

Page 4: ...osition for any reason such as removing grass catcher or unclogging chute Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of medication alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways or drives Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Use only attachments or accessories designed for y...

Page 5: ...l children Never carry children even when attachments are off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision Service Do not change engine governor setting or over speed the engine Replace damaged or worn out muffler imm...

Page 6: ...se moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Refer to Storage Section of this owners manual if unit is to be stored for extended peri...

Page 7: ...lopes over 10º max 1 Safety Decals A Attention Your safety is involved B Always stand clear of discharge area C Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached or guards are in operating position 3 A B C 2 DANGER ROTATING PARTS A Always keep feet and hands away from rotating parts B Always stand clear of discharge area C Keep people away from unit while operating D Shut off engine remove key read m...

Page 8: ...ng Brake Control 11 Fuel Level Indicator 12 Seat Position or Adjustment 13 Transmission Disconnect Control Hydro Only 14 Expansion Hose with Vent Hydro Only 15 Mower Height Indicator 16 Choke Control 16 HP B S Twin Only 17 Cruise Control Switch Hydro Only 18 Indicator Lights Hydro Only 19 Forward Pedal Hydro Only 20 Reverse Pedal Hydro Only 21 Anti Scalp Roller 16 5 4 10 17 8 18 2 15 Figure 2 Cont...

Page 9: ...ft over from summer Seat Adjustment On models with seat slides seat can be adjusted forward and rearward by moving the handle on the seat slides towards the center of the tractor Hold handle while sliding seat into comfortable position release handle and ensure that seat is locked into position Safety Interlock System Engine must shut off if the operator attempts to leave the seat with the transmi...

Page 10: ...RTANT DO NOT operate starter motor more than 15 seconds per minute as overheating and damage can occur After engine has started allow it to warm up before applying load IMPORTANT Run engine at 1 2 of FAST engine speed for at least five minutes in below freezing temperatures to prevent internal damage to engine and transaxle Clutch Brake Pedal CAUTION Test brake regularly To test roll tractor by ha...

Page 11: ...rward is controlled be depressing forward pedal to increase speed Reverse is controlled by depressing reverse pedal to increase speed When you remove your foot from the forward or reverse pedals tractor will stop neutralize if cruise control switch is not in the on position light on Cruise Control Hydro To fix speed depress forward pedal to the desired speed press the rocker switch into the spring...

Page 12: ...unit could result in severe personal injury Engine must not start unless Implement Power is disengaged Off WARNING Keep hands feet hair and clothing away from rotating parts To engage Implement Power lift switch up to On position to start attachment rotation To disengage push switch down Off position to automatically apply blade brake and stop attachment rotation Light Switch CAUTION Operate equip...

Page 13: ...ting height will vary with different types of grass climate and individual preference When first using your rotary mower cut grass a little longer than you did with narrower cutting units until you are sure that a greater cutting width will not cause scalping due to irregularities in lawn Generally grass should be cut about 1 1 2 long in spring and not less than 2 long in hot summer weather If gra...

Page 14: ...some grass may not be cut When mowing regulate forward travel speed with Speed Selector and always operate engine at full throttle This maintains proper blade speed and air flow to facilitate discharging of clippings Mowing with a lower throttle setting causes blade to tear grass resulting in poor lawn appearance A good fertilization program and frequent watering will help keep your lawn weed free...

Page 15: ...ove 40 F 4 C will result in high oil consumption Check oil level more frequently if using these types of oils Refer to engine manufacturers manual for recommended oil SAE 30 oil if used below 40 F 4 C will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication Checking Oil The engine crankcase oil should be checked daily or every 5 hours of operation To check oil par...

Page 16: ... or oil filter Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours more often if used in extremely dusty conditions Replacement filters are available at any Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet Remove and Install Filter Remove wing nuts and cover Slide Filter A off Filter B Inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If either is present service per preceding Service Filter instructions Rem...

Page 17: ...ion or yearly whichever comes first To clean remove spark plug from engine scrape or wire brush and wash with a commercial solvent DO NOT blast clean NOTE Sparking can occur if wire terminal does not fit firmly on spark plug Reform terminals if necessary Muffler Worn out mufflers are more than just a noise nuisance and should be replaced immediately Continued use could result in fire or explosion ...

Page 18: ...ps for 10 hours on a fully discharged battery Specific Gravity reading of 1260 plus or minus 5 points on all cells IMPORTANT DO NOT fast charge Charging at a higher rate will damage or destroy battery WARNING When charging battery remove it from tractor and make certain that you connect positive lead of charger to positive terminal and negative lead to negative terminal Reverse connections can cau...

Page 19: ... Remove the mower belt from the electric clutch Turn the front tires all the way to the left opposite the mower discharge side Remove the supports from underneath the mower deck Remove the mower deck by sliding it out between the tractors right hand front and rear tires To install the rotary mower install in reverse order Install the mower belt last Rotary Mower Belt Replacement Figure 12 To repla...

Page 20: ... securing belt fingers at idler and pulleys depress clutch brake pedal and remove belt from idler and pulleys Install new belt in reverse order and secure belt finger hardware with 1 16 to 1 8 clearance between belt fingers and belt Traction Drive Belt Hydro WARNING Stop engine remove key and remove wire from spark plug before attempting to replace belts 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 1 Engine Sheave 2 Vee I...

Page 21: ...larly check mower blade s for wear vanes if used and that lock washer is fully compressed by nut requires 50 60 ft lbs of torque on nuts WARNING Stop engine remove key wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from spark plug before attempting any maintenance procedures CAUTION Wear of mower blade will cause structural weakness DO NOT install new or replacement vanes on worn blades When blade ...

Page 22: ...The brake was factory set for a specific running clearance To check for proper setting place a feeler gage between the two discs With clutch brake pedal released there should be from 0 015 to 0 025 clearance If the clearance is not correct make the necessary change with the castellated nut Brake Spring The compression spring shown in figures 16 and 17 should be compressed to the length indicated w...

Page 23: ...tral Adjustments Gear Move speed selector so that transmission is in neutral Remove one of the spring loaded ball joints and adjust link in or out to position the speed selector at neutral N in shift quadrant located on right side of rear deck Removal of left rear tire may be helpful Hydro Neutral Adjustment If unit continues to roll even when foot pedal is not depressed adjust neutral With right ...

Page 24: ...lockwise on low side of mower pan to raise low side one half the difference in height Turn height adjuster counterclockwise on high side to lower high side the other one half of the height difference Mower Pitch and Height Proper blade pitch is when blade tip measured from surface is 1 8 to 1 4 lower at front of mower pan than when same tip is at rear of mower pan To adjust pitch loosen flangelock...

Page 25: ...suspended models with anti scalp rollers keep anti scalp rollers adjusted to the minimum 1 2 above flat hard smooth surface after setting height of cut NOTE The rollers are intended for anti scalping not for controlling cutting height Anti Scalp Rollers 48 Mower Pan There is no adjustment necessary for the rollers on the 48 pan Mower Belt The mower belt idler system is designed to provide constant...

Page 26: ... by your dealer will help reduce your maintenance costs Inspect unit for visible signs of wear breakage or damage Order any parts required and make necessary repairs to avoid delays when beginning use again Lubricate unit according to instruction in Lubrication and Maintenance Section of this manual CAUTION Use non flammable solvent to clean parts DO NOT use gasoline Clean unit thoroughly Touch up...

Page 27: ...on switch is turned to the S position Fuel tank empty Engine failure See Engine Manual 4 Engine starts but runs roughly Restricted fuel cap vent Engine carburetor malfunction See Engine Manual Engine choke in ON position Restricted air cleaner element Engine electrical system trouble See Engine Manual 5 Engine stops when PTO or Fwd Rev is engaged Operator presence seat switch not pressed Faulty se...

Page 28: ...city 3 5AMP Unregulated 9 AMP Regulated 15 AMP Regulated Fuel Filer 120 Micron 120 Micron 120 Micron 2 1 2 GPA Capacity 2 1 2 GPA Capacity 2 1 2 GPA Capacity Engine Oil 5W30 Below 40 5W30 Below 40 5W30 Below 32 30W Above 40 30W Above 40 10W30 Above 32 Spark Plug Gap 030 Champion RN 4C 030 Champion RC12YC 030 Champion RC12YC Transmission Peerless 206 517 Hydro Gear 325 0750 Hydro Gear 325 0750 6 Sp...

Page 29: ...l Filter Yes Air Cleaner Paper Element Foam Precleaner Charging Capacity 16 AMP Regulated Fuel Filer 120 Micron 2 1 2 GPA Capacity Engine Oil 5W30 Below 40 30W Above 40 Spark Plug Gap 030 Champion RC12YC Transmission Hydrogear 325 0750 1648H w Traction Control Speed Forward Max 0 5 5 MPH Reverse Max 0 0 2 5 MPH Transmission Lube 20W50 Oil Drive Clutch Belt Clutched Axle Capacity 175 Ft Lb Allowabl...

Page 30: ...00100 Mulching Kit 40 73600200 Tire Chains 20 x 8 8 Tires 73600300 Rear Wheel Weights 40 Each 73600700 Dethatcher 73600800 Hour Meter Attachments See your authorized Ariens dealer to these addition attachments to your Tractor 28 836008 3 Bucket Bagger 40 834034 42 Front Blade 836011 36 Sno Thro OT0070 73600700 Dethatcher ...

Page 31: ...d Ariens service representative contact Ariens Company at the number or address above Batteries are warranted only for a period of twelve 12 months after date of purchase on a prorated basis For the first ninety 90 days of the warranty period a defective battery will be replaced free of charge If the applicable warranty period is more than 90 days Ariens Company will cover the prorated cost of any...

Page 32: ...Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 www ariens com ...

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