Ariens 921017 - Deluxe 24 Platinum Owner's/Operator's Manual page 9

ASSEMBLY
Tools Required:
• Pliers
• Open-End Wrenches: 3/8, 7/16, 1/2,
9/16" and/or Adjustable Wrench
• Tire Gauge
• Torque Wrench (Optional)
• Phillips Screwdriver
Unfold Lower Handlebar
(Figure 4)
IMPORTANT: Be sure to block wheels or
secure unit so it does not move during
assembly.
1. Rotate lower handlebar out from unit so
lower handlebar mounting holes align
with mounting holes on the unit frame
(Figure 4).
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1. Lower Handlebar
2. Wheel
3. Mounting Hole
Figure 4
2. Secure lower handlebar to unit using two
3/8" x 3/4" hex head serrated flange
grade 5 bolts (Figure 3, Item 2) .
3. Tighten all four bolts to 25 – 42 lbf-ft
(33.9 – 56.9 N•m).
Attach Upper Handlebar Assembly
(Figure 5 and 6)
1. Attach upper handlebar assembly to
lower handlebar using two sets of the
handlebar hardware. One set to attach
each side of the handlebars (Figure 5).
NOTE: DO NOT tighten hardware. Allow
upper handlebar assembly to hang from the
lower handlebars for the next step (Figure 5).
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1. Upper Handlebar Assembly
2. Lower Handlebar
3. 5/16" x 2-1/4" Round Head
Square Neck Grade 5 Bolt
4. Handlebar Spacer
5. Flat Steel Washer
6. Locking Washer
7. 5/16" Nyloc Nut
2. Hook spring end of attachment control
cable to the clutch arm.
3. Hook spring end of the traction control
cable to the cable eyelet on back of
frame.
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1. Clutch Arm
2. Cable Eyelet
3. Attachment Control Cable
4. Traction Control Cable
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Figure 5
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Figure 6
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