Ariens Compact 24 LET Quick Start Manual

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Page 1 Quick Start Guide Compact 24 LET (920022 s/n 000101 & up) • Step 1: Assemble Handlebar • Step 2: Install Trigger Cable Assembly • Step 3: Install Discharge Chute • Step 4: Install Discharge Chute Crank • Step 5: Install Remote Deflector Cable •...
Page 2 Step One: Assemble Handlebar Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar assembly. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod. Put the speed selector lever in the sixth forward position. Rotate the handlebar into operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks when rotating handlebar upward.
Page 3 Step Two: Install Trigger Cable Assembly NOTICE: Trigger cable assembly comes attached to the Sno-Thro unit. Attach remote trigger cable assembly to upper handlebar assembly using one ¼” x 1- ½” oval head machine screw and one ¼” locking washer.
Page 4 Step Three: Install Discharge Chute Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already greased). Remove mounting hardware from auger housing Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing. Finger tighten the mounting hardware removed above. NOTE: Leave discharge chute pedestal loose to help install the chute crank.
Page 5: Discharge Chute Crank
Step Four: Install Discharge Chute Crank Remove gear cover from top of chute pedestal. Slide Chute Crank through the nylon bushing in the support bracket under control panel. NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching crank to the control panel. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on discharge chute with spring clip pin.
Page 6 Step Five: Install Remote Deflector Cable Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting. Install snap fitting into cable bracket’s mounting hole located under the dash. Position rubber seal cap over the top of snap fitting. Move deflector control lever to rear most position. Attach cable eye to pin on bottom of deflector control lever.
Page 7 Step Five: Install Remote Deflector Cable Cont. Secure cable eye to control lever with sleeve bushing and hairpin. Using the wire hook attached to the deflector cable, hook cable to discharge chute crank. Install cable into clip on top of discharge chute pedestal. Make sure deflector cable loops above gear cover between cable clip and cable support bracket.
Page 8 Step Six: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction clutch lever is released, then both clutches must disengage. If they do not, contact your dealer for repairs.
Page 9 Step Seven: Check Track Tension Check tracking of unit and tension the tracks as required (see Traction Tension Adjustment in Owners Manual).
Page 10: Adjust Skid Shoes
Step Eight: Adjust Skid Shoes IMPORTANT: Skid shoes should be adjusted as conditions require. Allow 1/8 in. (3mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth surfaces. Allow 7/8 in (22 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces. (See Skid Shoes in Owners Manual).
Page 11 Step Nine: Check Auger Gearcase Oil Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase in Owners Manual).
Page 12 Step Ten: Check Engine Crankcase Oil IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with 5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions.
Page 13 Step Eleven: Fill Engine Fuel Tank Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual.
Page 14 Step Twelve: Starting the Engine...
Page 15 Starting Engine / Step A: Choke Turn choke ON.
Page 16 Starting Engine / Step B: Rocker Switch Push rocker switch to RUN position.
Page 17 Starting Engine / Step C: Fuel Shut Off Valve Turn fuel petcock to ON position.
Page 18 Starting Engine / Step D: Install Safety Key Switch. Insert ignition key into slot but DO NOT turn the key. Be sure ignition key snaps into place.
Page 19 Starting Engine / Step E: Prime Prime system: 3 primes maximum. DO NOT over prime system. Make sure to cover the vent hole on primer bulb before the primer bulb is compressed. Hold the primer bulb in the compressed position for one full second each time you press it.
Page 20 Starting Engine / Step F: (Manual Start) Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rope firmly and quickly to start engine and avoid kickback.
Page 21 Starting Engine / Step F: (Electric Start) Use a 3-wire extension cord and plug cord into starter motor adaptor first. Then plug cord into wall receptacle. Use appropriately sized extension cord (10AWG or larger) to prevent damage to electric starter.
Page 22 Starting Engine / Step G: (Electric Start) Press and hold starter button. Note: Do not hold the electric starter button down for more than 5 seconds. Wait at least 1 minute before additional starting attempts.
Page 23 Starting Engine / Step H: Warm up Allow the engine to warm up for 1-2 minutes, move the choke control to the CHOKE OFF position.
Page 24 Step Thirteen: Stopping the Engine To stop engine in an emergency, flip the Rocker Switch to the STOP position, Pull Safety Key from Engine. Under normal conditions: Push rocker switch to STOP position. Pull safety key OUT.
Page 25 Additional Resources • Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual • Contact Ariens Company www.ariens.com Phone: 920-756-4688 E-mail: info@ariens.com 2013 The Ariens Company. All rights reserved.

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