Start The Engine; Operate Unit - Ariens 920021-Compact 24 LE Operator's Manual

3. Check engine oil level and add oil if
needed. Refer to engine manual.
4. Check function of controls.
• Attachment Clutch Lever
• Traction Drive Clutch Lever
• Dual Handle Interlock
5. Know how to stop in an emergency. See
Emergency Stopping on page 10.

START THE ENGINE

1. Electric Start Models Only: Connect
power cord to starter and then into 120V
3-wire grounded outlet.
IMPORTANT: Use a power cord that is UL
listed or CSA certified, rated for a minimum of
13 amps, grounded and labeled as suitable
for outdoor use.
All Models
2. Turn fuel valve to on position.
3. Turn engine key to run position.
4. Cold Engines Only: Press primer bulb
3 times.
5. Turn choke control knob to on position.
6. Electric Start Models Only: Press electric
start button.
NOTICE: DO NOT run starter more 10 times
at intervals of 5 seconds on / 5 seconds off or
overheating and damage may occur.
7. Recoil Start Models Only: Pull recoil
starter handle.
a. Grasp handle and pull rope out slowly
until it pulls harder.
b. Pull handle firmly and quickly with a
rapid, continuous full-arm stroke.
Repeat until engine starts. If engine
does not start, see Troubleshooting
on page 22.
c. Let handle rewind slowly after engine
starts. DO NOT let handle snap
against engine.
8. Gradually turn choke off as engine
warms.
9. Electric Start Models Only: Disconnect
power cord from outlet and then from
starter.

OPERATE UNIT

1. Rotate discharge chute and move
deflector to desired positions.
2. Select desired speed.
3. Engage attachment clutch.
NOTICE: Stop auger when traveling between
work areas.
4. Engage traction drive clutch.
NOTICE: Release lever before changing
speed.
Adjust Track Angle
Model 920022
See Figure 13.
To keep clear snow on gravel or uneven
surfaces or to travel between work areas,
squeeze height adjustment lever and push
down on handlebars to raise auger housing.
To clear packed snow, squeeze lever and lift
up on handlebars to lower housing.
Set Axle Lock Pin
Model 920021
See Figure 14.
Lock both wheels for maximum traction; lock
one wheel for easier turning.
Locked
EN - 11
Normal Operation
Raised Position
Lowered Position
Figure 13
Unlocked
Figure 14