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Grand Sierra
®
Owner/Operator Manual
Model
931038 - 2200
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
03097300A 5/00
Supercedes 03097300
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Grand Sierra ® Owner/Operator Manual Model 931038 - 2200 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 03097300A 5/00 Supercedes 03097300 Printed in USA...
  • Page 2 ONTROLS AND EATURES ENGLISH 9. Commande de la PdF de l’accessoire 14. Capó 15. TDF delantera 1. Neutralizer Pedal avant et central 16. Eje de oscilación delantero 10. Commande de la PdF de l’accessoire 2. Ignition Switch 17. Mecanismo central de la TDF arrière 3.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Battery ..............................14 Jump Starting............................15 Oil and Grease Locations ........................16 Tire Pressure, Seat..........................16 Adjustments ............................16 Cleaning and Storage ..........................18 Trouble Shooting ..........................19 Maintenance Schedule ........................19 Specifications............................20 Attachments and Accessories ......................20 Warranty ..............................21 GB - 1 5/00 © Copyright 2000 Ariens Company...
  • Page 4: Section 1: Introduction

    ARTS direction of forward travel. Use only Ariens replacement parts. The replacement of any part on this unit with anything other than an Ariens ERVICE AND OL2160 authorized replacement part may adversely affect the...
  • Page 5: Section 2: Safety

    H. DO NOT operate on slopes over 10 ° . Go up and down slopes, not across. If machine stops going uphill, shut off power to attachment and back down slowly. ® 5/00 Ariens Grand Sierra GB -...
  • Page 6: Unit, Operational, Personal, Service And Maintenance Safety Rules

    Use only slope or feel uneasy, do period. Ariens replacement not mow it. parts. If you must stop when Safe Distances OL1351 going up slope and can...
  • Page 7 OL0920 fuel containers. corners, shrubs, trees, ALWAYS KEEP Replace fuel tank cap or other objects that BATTERIES OUT OF and container cap may obsure vision. REACH OF OL1253 securely. CHILDREN. OL1310 ® 5/00 Ariens Grand Sierra GB -...
  • Page 8 A spark arrestor, if used, must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. See your AriensDealer or engine manufacturer’s service center. ® GB - 6 Ariens Grand Sierra 5/00...
  • Page 9: Section 3: Operation

    Speed Selector for tractor unattended. slowing down or stopping. IMPORTANT: Keep foot off Neutralizer Pedal except for reducing speed or stopping. DO NOT use pedal and Speed Selector simultaneously. Misadjustment of hydrostatic linkage will result. ® 5/00 Ariens Grand Sierra GB -...
  • Page 10 Hydraulic Lift MUST be in raised (UP) position. If Lift operator leaves seat. Selector should hang up, with an attachment on tractor, IMPORTANT: Set Throttle at 1/3 before engaging PTO(s). manually move alternate rock shaft arm up. ® GB - 8 Ariens Grand Sierra 5/00...
  • Page 11: Pre-Start

    Hold handle while sliding seat into a comfortable position, release handle to ensure that the seat is locked into position. Be sure all controls can be reached safely from operator’s position. ® 5/00 Ariens Grand Sierra GB -...
  • Page 12: Shut-Off

    3. Lower engine speed to idle, and allow engine to idle for a few minutes so that engine parts can cool before shutting engine off. 4. Turn ignition key counter clockwise to Off to stop engine and remove key. ® GB - 10 Ariens Grand Sierra 5/00...
  • Page 13: Section 4: General Maintenance

    SECTION 4: GENERAL MAINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments NGINE which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Ariens dealer or an authorized engine CAUTION manufacturer's service center.
  • Page 14 5. Inspect air filter every fifty (50) operating hours. Check more frequently under extremely dirty, dusty conditions. Tap lightly to remove light dust. Examine filter carefully and replace if bent, crushed, damaged or dirty. ® GB - 12 Ariens Grand Sierra 5/00...
  • Page 15: Transmission

    Have your vertical to horizontal position as you are installing it. Keep Ariens Dealer change oil to SAE 30 if ambient temperature container in place to catch spilled oil. exceeds 80°F and tractor is worked heavily (such as Lubricate gasket with oil and spin filter on threaded...
  • Page 16: Battery

    State of California to cause cancer and 10. Replace caps finger tight, wash off and dry battery. reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 11. Reinstall battery into unit and connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable. ® GB - 14 Ariens Grand Sierra 5/00...
  • Page 17: Jump Starting

    (–) terminal of the booster battery. 6. Make the final jumper cable connection to the engine block or the furthest ground point away from the discharged battery. 7. Follow steps in “Starting and Shut OFF”. ® 5/00 Ariens Grand Sierra GB -...
  • Page 18: Oil And Grease Locations

    5. Speed Selector Bushing safely. Release lever when seat is in proper position. Figure 13 Speed Selector See your Ariens Dealer if tractor creeps when Speed Selector is in neutral (N) position. ® GB - 16 Ariens...
  • Page 19 See Figure 17. If looseness is noticed in steering system check hardware for tightness. If hardware is tight and/or steering angle is not equal on each side, see your Ariens dealer for adjustment. Front Wheel Toe-In Proper toe-in of front wheels is necessary to assure proper steering and to reduce tire wear.
  • Page 20: Cleaning And Storage

    Decrease tension for more weight on mower height gauge rollers and increase tension for less weight. Release tension before mower is removed. ® GB - 18 Ariens Grand Sierra 5/00...
  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    Improper engine speed • Fuel Filter slowly. Belts slipping or broken idler spring Attachment damaged Transmission Oil Engine problems – See Engine Manual Filter After first 5 Hours of operation Every other oil change ® 5/00 Ariens Grand Sierra GB -...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Hydrostatic 734011 Grass mulching kit for 48" deck Speed – Forward Max. 6.5 MPH Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your – Reverse Max. 3 MPH tractor running like new. Transmission Oil and Capacity SAE 5W30 5.5 Quarts...
  • Page 23: Warranty

    Ariens Company warrants to the original purchaser that consumer products manufactured by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, and will repair any defect in material or...
  • Page 24 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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