A Message to Ariens Customers . . . Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment. We are obtained from an Ariens dealer or from an authorized pleased that you have purchased the best equipment engine manufacturer’s service center. If service is available.
Use only attachments or accessories designed for General Operation your unit. See your Ariens Dealer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this Wear sturdy footwear. Do not operate riding mower owners manual, the engine manual and on the barefoot or when wearing open sandals or canvas machine before starting.
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Safety Precautions (Continued) Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose Use extra care when approaching blind corners, traction, disengage mower clutch and proceed slowly shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure straight down the slope. If you must stop when going vision.
Safety Precautions (Continued) Grass catcher components are subject to wear, Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service damage, and deterioration, which could expose as required. moving par ts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace, with Refer to Storage Section of this owners manual if unit manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
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Safety Decals A. Attention: Your safety is involved! B. Read Owner/Operator Manual. C. Keep people away from unit while operating. D. Look down and behind before and while backing E. Do not mow when children or others are around. 10° Never carry children.
Controls and Features 077180 OT0020 PT0640 Fuel Tank Fill Clutch/Brake Pedal Attachment Lift Lever Throttle/Choke Lever Head Light Switch Travel Speed Selector (Gear Drive Only) Ignition/Key Switch PTO Switch Headlights Parking Brake Control Fuel Level Indicator Seat Position or Adjustment Transmission Disconnect Control (Hydro Only) Expansion Hose with Vent...
Operation Hood Safety Interlock System To open the hood, push the hood latch located inside Engine must shut off if the operator attempts to the center of grille to the left. To prevent possible leave the seat with the transmission engaged, damage, do not slam the hood to close it, use a firm parking brake disengaged or PTO engaged.
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Operation (Continued) Throttle/Choke applying load. FAST ENGINE SLOW CHOKE IMPORTANT: Run engine at 1/2 of (FAST) engine SPEED speed for at least five minutes in below freezing • Throttle/Choke lever controls engine speed (to temperatures to prevent internal damage to engine increase, push up-to decrease, pull down) and and transaxle.
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Operation (Continued) Parking Brake CAUTION: Before leaving operators position, engage parking brake and lock. • Parking Brake is provided to prevent tractor from rolling when parked or left unattended. S p e e d S e l e c t o r USE CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING •...
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Operation (Continued) Electric PTO DANGER: Failure of interlock, together with improper operation of 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. •...
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2” long in hot summer effective working order by the operator. See your weather. Ariens Dealer or engine manufacturer’s service center. • If grass is high, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, cut it first with mower pan set high and then cut it with mower pan set lower.
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Operation (Continued) • Turn clockwise (right turn) when beginning to throttle. This maintains proper blade speed and mow large, open areas. This discharges air flow to facilitate discharging of clippings. clippings away from borderline objects Mowing with a lower throttle setting causes blade (sidewalks, driveways, fences, etc.).
Lubrication and Maintenance Your dealer will provide any service which may be RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES required to keep tractor operating at peak efficiency. Briggs Engines Should engine or transaxle service be required, it can be obtained from your dealer or an authorized engine 10W30 30 or transaxle manufacturer’s service center.
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Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued) Changing Oil Discard Filter B and nuts (if service is necessary). Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly. Install new Filter B and new nuts. Tighten nuts finger tight IMPORTANT: Change oil after first 2 hours of and then turn one (1) more complete turn.
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Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued) Fuel Filter Spark Plugs Spark plugs should be cleaned or replaced (if WARNING: Gasoline is flammable and necessary) and gap reset to .030” every 100 hours of must be handled with care. DO NOT operation or yearly, whichever comes first. allow open flame, matches or smoking in area.
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Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued) Every 25 hours or each week check electrolyte level of each cell by removing batter y cover. The CAUTION: Connect positive (+) cable electrolyte level should be at level indicator. Use first, negative (-) cable last. distilled watter to fill each cell if needed.
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Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued) The steer ing system, front axle and wheels, Rotary Mower Belt Replacement brake/clutch shaft support and pivot points should be (Figure 12) lubricated every 50 hours of operation, or every 3 months, whichever occurs first. To replace the belt on the mower deck, first remove mower drive belt per instructions and then disconnect the idler spring from the spring mount post welded to the mower deck.
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Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued) Mower Drive Belt (Figure 11) Loosen hardware securing belt fingers at idler and pulleys, depress clutch/brake pedal and remove belt from idler and pulleys. Install new belt in reverse WARNING: Stop engine, remove key order and secure belt finger hardware with 1/16” to and remove wire from spark plug before 1/8”...
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If cutting edge of blade cannot be sharpened to a Mower Blade square corner to within 1/8 of an inch of its end, replace blade with Ariens replacement blade only. Blades are available through your dealer. CAUTION: Use sturdy gloves or...
Adjustments Adjustments should be made by your dealer. Your Disc Brake (Hydro) dealer has the knowledge and tools to properly perform adjustments which may be required to keep • The brake was factory set for a specific running your equipment operating at peak efficiency. Should clearance.
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Adjustments (Continued) Steering Hydro Neutral Adjustment • If looseness is noticed in steering system, check • If unit continues to roll even when foot pedal hardware for tightness and wear points for is not depressed adjust neutral. excessive wear. (Replace as needed.) •...
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Adjustments (Continued) Mower Level (Side to Side) • With blade(s) positioned side to side, measure distance of blade(s) tips to floor at right and left side of mower pan. Rotate blade(s) 180 degrees WARNING: Stop engine, remove key, and check again. The measurement should be wait for moving par ts to stop and equal within 1/8 of an inch side to side.
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Adjustments (Continued) Mower Attachment Lift Mower Belt • Depress thumb pin and move attachment lift • The mower belt idler system is designed to lever to rear for maximum cutting height (4”). provide constant tension on the belt. To maintain Depress thumb pin and move attachment left proper belt tension, the idler spring must be lever to forward position for lowest cutting height...
Storage Cleaning and Storage CAUTION: Use non-flammable solvent to clean parts - DO NOT use gasoline. IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with water or store unit outdoors to aid in prevention of rust or corrosion. Water can seep into sealed bearings, which are Clean unit thoroughly.
Trouble Shooting 1. Starter will not operate when the ignition key 4. Engine starts but runs roughly. is turned to the “S” position. Restricted fuel cap vent Fwd-Rev lever in “FORWARD”/”REVERSE” Engine carburetor malfunction - See Engine position Manual PTO engaged Engine choke in “ON”...
Specifications Model No. 936022 936023 936026/936024 Description Name Sierra 1340G Sierra 1540H Sierra 1540H/1548H Length 68.25” 68.25” 68.25” Height 41.25” 42.00” 42.00” Width 52.00” 52.00” 52.00” Wheel Base 46.00” 46.00” 46.00” Actual Weight 457 Lbs. 457 Lb. 512 Lb. Battery 12 Volt 290 CCA.
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Specifications (Continued) Model No. 936025/936027 Description Name Sierra 1648H/1640H Length 68.25” Height 42.00” Width 52.00” Wheel Base 46.00” Actual Weight 512 Lb. Battery 12 Volt 290 CCA. Hour Meter Optional Seat High Brakes Disc. Steering Gear Turning Radius 20” Tire Size Front 15x6.00-6 Rear...
Attachments See your authorized Ariens dealer to these addition attachments to your Tractor. 834034 - 42” Front Blade 836008 - 3 Bucket Bagger 40” OT0070 73600700 - Dethatcher 836011 - 36” Sno Thro Accessories Enhance your Tractor with these accessories...
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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...
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...