Ariens 936022 (Sierra 1340G) Owner's/Operator's Manual page 10

Throttle/Choke
• Throttle/Choke lever controls engine speed (to
increase, push up-to decrease, pull down) and
activates choke (push lever up and to right past
offset). On the 16 HP B & S twin model, the
throttle and choke are separate controls.
• To start a cold engine move lever to "CHOKE"
position and after engine has started, gradually
pull lever down to open choke and allow engine
to warm up at 1/2 throttle setting. (It should not
be necessary to choke a warm engine).
CAUTION: DO NOT change engine
governor setting or over speed the
engine.
• Attachments should be operated at full throttle
unless otherwise specified in attachment Owner's
Manual. Select desired travel speeds with Speed
Selector.
Ignition
OFF RUN CRANK
• With operator on seat, tractor will not start unless
Speed Selector is in neutral (N), (gear drive
only) Implement Power is disengaged,
(Off)
depressed or parking
Refer to indicator lights figure 3.
• To start engine, place ignition key in ignition
switch and turn it clockwise to (Start) position.
When engine starts, release ignition key. Turn
ignition key counterclockwise to (Off) to stop
engine.
CAUTION: Turn ignition key (OFF) and
remove it before attempting any
maintenance, adjustments, or leaving
tractor unattended.
• If engine fails to start on first attempt, turn ignition
key (OFF), wait a few seconds and try again.
Best starter life is obtained by using short starting
cycles.
IMPORTANT: 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
Operation (Continued)
FAST ENGINE SLOW CHOKE
SPEED
Clutch/Brake Pedal
brake is set.
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 hand on a level surface
while depressing clutch/brake pedal. If
brake does not hold tractor with 3/4" to
1" of pedal travel remaining, adjust disc
brake according to instruction in
Adjustments Section.
transmission disconnect is disengaged
when testing brakes on hydro.
• When Clutch/Brake Pedal is fully depressed, disc
brake on transaxle stops tractor.
• It is recommended that clutch/brake pedal be
fully depressed when shifting to any desired
gears on gear drive transaxles. Release
clutch/brake pedal slowly for smooth acceleration
and remove foot from pedal on gear drive
transaxles. Do not leave foot on pedal during
operation as belt slippage may occur.
CAUTION:
is
clutch/brake pedal unlatches parking
brake.
NOTE: When starting engine, depress clutch/brake
pedal. (In extremely cold weather, allow engine to
warm up, then release clutch/brake pedal and allow
transaxle to warm up before applying load.)
• Depressing pedal de-clutches drive belt and then
applies brake. To stop tractor in emergency
situations, fully depress clutch/brake pedal.
Always position speed control in slow ground
speed prior to releasing clutch/brake pedal on
gear drive models.
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CLUTCH BRAKE
Be sure
Fully depressing