Sierra® 03675400 04/00Printed in USAService ManualModels 936014-026, 936305-313
3 - 10Model No. Description Name936023Sierra 1540H936024Sierra 1548H936025Sierra 1640HLength, in. (m)Height, in. (m)Width, in. (m)Wheel Base, in. (m)A
3 - 11Model No. Description Name936026Sierra 1540H936305Sierra 1640G936306Sierra 1640HLength, in. (m)Height, in. (m)Width, in. (m)Wheel Base, in. (m)A
3 - 12Model No. Description Name936307Sierra 1640H936308Sierra 1640G936309Sierra 1648HLength, in. (m)Height, in. (m)Width, in. (m)Wheel Base, in. (m)A
3 - 13Model No. Description Name936310Sierra 1648H936311Sierra 1640H936312Sierra 1540GLength, in. (m)Height, in. (m)Width, in. (m)Wheel Base, in. (m)A
3 - 14Model No. Description Name936313Sierra 1648HLength, in. (m)Height, in. (m)Width, in. (m)Wheel Base, in. (m)Actual Weight, lbs. (kg)66.50 (1.68)4
4 - 154.1 CONTROLS AND FEATURESSECTION 4 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS077180OT01211. Fuel Tank Fill2. Clutch/Brake Pedal3. Attachment Lift
4 - 164.2 FILLING THE FUEL TANK Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. See your engine manual for the correct type and grade of fuel to be used.1. Put
4 - 174. Put the dipstick back into the engine, tighten in place, and remove again.5. When the dipstick is removed, note the oil level and add oil acc
4 - 184.11 CHECKING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID (HYDRO)The transaxle is filled and tested at the factory and should not require fluid when the unit is put
4 - 195. If meter reads below 6.00 ohms or above 8.00 ohms, then the clutch has failed and needs to be replaced. 6. If meter reads between 6.00 to 8.0
2Section 1 - Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21.1 The Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31.2 Service and
4 - 206. Adjust the ball joint to align with ball on the transaxle shift arm. Attach the ball joint to the ball on the shift arm.4.16 ADJUSTMENT OF D
4 - 21With the parking brake set, the rear compression spring on the brake arm should be compressed to 0.75" long.Adjust the rear lock nut on the
4 - 224.23 TRANSAXLE BELT REPLACEMENT1. Disconnect the main idler spring from the unit frame and remove the PTO drive belt from the PTO clutch and th
5 - 235.1 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following trouble shooting chart is to be used to isolate engine problems and give possible causes and corrective
5 - 245.2 ENGINE REMOVAL1. Open and remove the hood from the unit. 2. Remove the negative cable from the battery.3. Remove the attachment from the un
6 - 256.1 HYDRO TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate hydro transmission problems and give possibl
6 - 266.2 FLUIDS/GREASESThe fluids used in Hydro-gear transaxles have been carefully selected. If substitutions are made, use equivalent products.Typ
6 - 2718.Move the transaxle assembly to the rear and out of the unit frame.19.With the transaxle assembly removed from the unit frame, place the axle
6 - 286.5 HYDRO TRANSMISSION REPAIR (MAJOR)1. Drain the oil by removing the breather assembly and positioning the transmission so the breather port i
6 - 2912.Inspect the differential bevel gears by rotating the axle ends.13.Inspect the final drive gear teeth for excessive wear or damage.14.Check th
1 - 31.1 THE MANUALThe purpose of this manual is to provide complete instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly, repair, and installation of
6 - 30NOTE: The correct bore diameter for the block is 0.6776" to 0.6784" and the pistons should be 0.6767" to 0.6770".26.Remove t
6 - 3111.Install the swashplate assembly into the housing. The slot on the swashplate must engage the slot guide block on the displacement control sha
6 - 3226.Install the differential axle assembly into the housing.27.Install a new filter onto the center section check valve plate.28.Install the roto
6 - 336.6 HYDRO TRANSMISSION INSTALLATIONBefore installing the transaxle assembly into the unit frame with the axle subassembly installed the followi
7 - 34 7.1 GEAR TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate hydro transmission problems and give possibl
7 - 357.2 GEAR TRANSAXLE REMOVAL (PEERLESS)1. Place the unit on a flat surface and remove the negative lead from the battery and remove the spark plu
7 - 363. Push the shifting keys through the reverse sprocket and push the neutral collar over the end of the keys and pull the neutral collar and reve
8 - 378.1 STEERING UNIT REMOVAL1. Open and remove the hood from the unit. Remove the battery by first removing the negative battery cable and then th
9 - 389.1 LIFT SYSTEM OVER VIEWThe lift system on the unit uses a spring assisted system to take the weight of the attachment away from the operator.
10 - 3910.1 FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following troubleshooting chart is to be used to isolate fuel system problems and give possible causes and
2 - 41.7 PREPARATIONBefore starting any removal of parts, proper preparation is very important for efficient work. A clean work area at the start of
10 - 4010.2 FUEL PUMPThe impulse style fuel pump is the most commonly used fuel pump. Impulse fuel pumps may either be mounted externally onto the ca
11 - 4111.1 TOOLSThere are some specialized tools and test equipment that are needed for electrical repair work. A brief description of these follows
11 - 42Voltage MeasurementA voltmeter measures the voltage difference between the test leads and the voltmeter is always connected across the circuit
11 - 43Storage: During the off season it is important to have the battery in the same good condition or it will not deliver power when needed.1. Make
11 - 44the meter should move to open circuit (high resistance). Check from each terminal to ground (switch case). Meter should show open circuit (high
11 - 45The starter solenoid in the Ariens equipment is a sealed unit used to actuate the starter motor on the engines. This solenoid may have three or
11 - 4611.8 DIODES AND RECTIFIERSDiodes are solid state, semiconductor devices. They contain no moving parts and conduct current better in one direct
11 - 47Step 2: Use a voltmeter to make sure you have power to terminal (B) on the back side of the ignition switch in the off position. If you don’t h
11 - 4811.11 SWITCH CONTINUITY12DISENGAGED(button out)12ENGAGED(button in)OFFMGS2BS1ARUNMGS2BS1ASTARTMGS2BS1A8787A86 8530NOT ENERGIZED8787A86 8530ENE
11 - 49Contact Resistance Is 0.1-0.3 Ohms When Correct.Normally Open Contacts Manually Activated. Contact Resistance Is 0.1-0.3 Ohms When Correct.2 Se
2 - 5Disengage mower clutch, stop engine, remove key and wait for moving parts to stop before leaving operators position for any reason such as removi
11 - 50Pins 85-86 Coil Resistance 87-100 Ohms. Pins 30-87 Normally Open Pins 30-87a Normally Closed Contact Resistance Is O.1-0.3 Ohms When Correct.No
11 - 51Normally Open Contacts, Manually Activated. Contact Resistance Is 0.1-0.3 Ohms When Correct.Pins 85-85 Coil Resistance 87-100 Ohms. Pins 30-87
11 - 5211.12 WIRING DIAGRAMSModels 936305, 30887a30+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGE DCRED7.5AREDALIGHTING87a3086857.5ABROWNRED87871716617188912ORANGEWHITE / BL
11 - 53Model 93601887a30868587a308685+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGEREDBLACK30AREDAOIL PRESSUREHOURMETERPTOSWITCHBRAKE SWITCHSTART LIGHT87a3086857.5ABLACKBLAC
11 - 54Model 93601987a30868587a308685+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGEYELLOW / REDBLACK30AREDAHOURMETERPTOSWITCHBRAKE SWITCHSTART LIGHT87a3086857.5ABLACKBLACKYEL
11 - 55Model 93602087a30868587a308685+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGEREDBLACK30AREDAOIL PRESSUREHOURMETERPTOSWITCHBRAKE SWITCHSTART LIGHT87a3086857.5ABLACKBLAC
11 - 56Models 936021, 307, 30987a30868587a308685+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGEREDBLACK30AREDAOIL PRESSUREHOURMETERPTOSWITCHBRAKE SWITCHSTART LIGHT87a3086857.
11 - 57Model 93602287a30+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGE DCRED7.5AREDAAC COIL87a3086857.5ABROWN8685RED8787718671191014ORANGEWHITE / BLACKENGINESTARTERORANGERED
11 - 58Models 936023, 31087a30868587a308685+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGEYELLOW / REDBLACK10 AREDAHOURMETERPTOSWITCHBRAKE SWITCHSTART LIGHT87a3086857.5ABLACKB
11 - 59Models 936024, 02687a30868587a308685+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGEREDBLACK30AREDAOIL PRESSUREHOURMETERPTOSWITCHBRAKE SWITCHSTART LIGHT87a3086857.5ABLA
2 - 6Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.Stop and inspec
11 - 60Models 936025, 027, 311, 31387a30868587a308685+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGEREDBLACK30AREDAOIL PRESSUREHOURMETERPTOSWITCHBRAKE SWITCHSTART LIGHT87a308
11 - 61Model 93631287a30+-MGS2MAGNETOBS1CHARGE DCRED10 AREDALIGHTING87a3086857.5ABROWNRED87871716617188912ORANGEWHITE / BLACKENGINESTARTERORANGERED /
12 - 6212.1 40" AND 48" MOWER REMOVAL1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and the negative cable from the battery prior to removing t
12 - 6312.5 SPINDLE INSTALLATION1. Place the spindle housings into the mower deck stamping and attach with new hardware.2. Insert spindle shaft and s
13 - 6413.1 INSTALLATION1. With the housing and push frame assembly positioned on a flat level surface, roll unit into position over push frame with
13 - 6513.7 SCRAPER BLADEIMPORTANT: If scraper blade wears too far auger/impeller housing may be damaged.Scraper blade is adjustable to compensate fo
Ariens Company655 West Ryan StreetP.O. Box 157Brillion, WI 54110-0157920-756-2141Fax 920-756-2407www.ariens.com
3 - 7SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONSModel No. Description Name936014Sierra 1340G936015Sierra 1440G936016Sierra 1340HLength, in. (m)Height, in. (m)Width, in
3 - 8Model No. Description Name936017Sierra 1440H936018Sierra 1540H936019Sierra 1640HLength, in. (m)Height, in. (m)Width, in. (m)Wheel Base, in. (m)Ac
3 - 9Model No. Description Name936020Sierra 1640H936021Sierra 1648H936022Sierra 1340GLength, in. (m)Height, in. (m)Width, in. (m)Wheel Base, in. (m)Ac
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