Ariens 936022 (Sierra 1340G) Owner's/Operator's Manual page 23

Steering
• If looseness is noticed in steering system, check
hardware for tightness and wear points for
excessive wear. (Replace as needed.)
• Proper front wheel toe-in is necessary to assure
proper steering and to reduce tire wear. Proper
toe-in is when front of wheels are 1/16" to 1/8"
closer together than rear of wheels (measured at
horizontal center line of rim flange).
• If tractor wanders or excessive tire wear
develops, toe-in should be checked. To correct
toe-in, loosen jam nuts at tie rod ends, turn tie
rod clockwise to decrease or counterclockwise to
increase toe-in and tighten jam nuts.
Neutral 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.
3
2
1. Speed Selector
2. Ball Joint (2)
3. Link
Figure 18: Speed Selector Adjustment
Adjustments (Continued)
1
OT0030
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Hydro Neutral Adjustment
• If unit continues to roll even when foot pedal
is not depressed adjust neutral.
• With right rear wheel off ground, turn neutral
adjustment bolt in or out to stop the wheel from
rotating.
• Springs for forward and reverse can be
positioned in upper hole and upper slot to
increase force to return pedals to neutral.
2
1
1. Neutral Adjustment Bolt
2. Spring-Forward
3. Spring-Reverse
Figure 19: Hydro Neutral Adjustment
3
OT0041