Ariens 936022 (Sierra 1340G) Owner's/Operator's Manual page 21

Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued)
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
order and secure belt finger hardware with 1/16" to
1/8" clearance between belt fingers and belt.
Tires
NOTE: Keep tires properly inflated at all times. For
proper tire inflation when working under various
conditions, refer to chart below. Use a low pressure
tire gauge for accurate pressure readings.
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Light & Medium
Front 10 psi
Back 10 psi
Check tire pressure at least once a month. Over
inflation may cause operator discomfor t and
excessive tire tracks on lawns or soft surfaces, while
under inflation causes short tire life.
NOTE: After checking and/or inflating, replace and
tighten valve caps to prevent air loss.
Seat
Clean seat regularly, using a vinyl cleaner (not
solvent). Extreme temperatures can damage seat
when left unprotected against weather. If seat should
tear, apply vinyl repair tape to protect damaged area.
Mower Blade
CAUTION:
padding to protect hands when working
with mower blade.
Regularly 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 par ts to stop and
remove wire from spark plug before
attempting
procedures.
Heavy (Sno-Thro)
14 psi
10 psi
Use sturdy gloves or
any maintenance
CAUTION: Wear of mower blade will
cause structural weakness. DO NOT
install new or replacement vanes on
worn blades.
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1. Cutting Blade
2. Square Corner
Figure 15: Mower Blade
When blade needs shar pening, block blade to
prevent rotation and remove nut, lock washer and
blade from shaft.
Sharpen both ends of blade at original angle (25
degrees), removing equal amounts of material from
each end to maintain proper blade balance. New
blades are balanced to within 1.3 inch ounces at
factory. DO NOT grind around corner at tip of blade.
If cutting edge of blade cannot be sharpened to a
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.
Install blade and lock washer and tighten nut until
lock washer is fully compressed (requires 50-60 ft.
lbs. of torque on nuts).
NOTE: If mower is used under sandy soil conditions,
replace blades when air lifts become eroded through
at ends.
Always use recommended parts and accessories to
ensure your machines peak performance.
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3. Air Lift Erosion
4. Air Lift