Ariens 920013 Operator's Manual

Quick Start Guide Compact 22 LE (920013 s/n 75000 & up) • Step 1: Assemble Handlebar • Step 2: Install Discharge Chute • Step 3: Install Discharge

Step Three: Install Discharge Chute Crank 1. Remove gear cover from top of chute pedestal. 2. Slide Chute Crank through the nylon bushing in the suppo

Step Four: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever

Step Five: Check Tire Pressure Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidewall.

Step Six: Adjust Skid Shoes IMPORTANT: Skid shoes should be adjusted as conditions require. Allow 1/8 in. (3mm) between scraper blade and hard smooth

Check oil level in auger gearcase (see Check Auger Gearcase in Owners Manual). Step Seven: Check Auger Gearcase Oil

IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with 5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions. Step Eight: Check Engine Crankcase Oil

IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with 5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions. Step Eight: Check Engine Crankcase Oil

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual. Step Nine: Fill Engine Fuel Tank (Ariens OHV)

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual. Step Nine: Fill Engine Fuel Tank (Ariens AX)

Step Ten: Starting the Engine (Ariens OHV)

Step One: Assemble Handlebars NOTE: The Ariens company has made changes to packaging that affects this serial number range. If the upper handlebars

Starting Engine / Step A: Choke Rotate choke Knob to START position.

Starting Engine / Step B: Rocker Switch Select RUN on Run/Stop Rocker Switch.

Starting Engine / Step C: Fuel Shut Off Valve Rotate Fuel Control Knob to ON position.

Starting Engine / Step D: Key Install Safety Key Switch. Insert Safety Key Switch into slot (DO NOT TURN SAFETY KEY SWITCH). Be sure you feel a “snap

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

Starting Engine / Step F: (Manual Start) Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rope firmly and quickly to start engine a

Starting Engine / Step F: (Electric Start) Use a 3-wire extension cord and plug cord into starter motor adaptor first. Then plug cord into w

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.

Starting Engine / Step H: Warm up Allow the engine to warm up for approximately 30 seconds before slowly rotating Choke Knob to Run position.

Step Eleven: Stopping the Engine Under normal conditions: 1. Push rocker switch to STOP position. 2. Pull safety key OUT. To stop engine in an e

Step One: Assemble Handlebars (Unfold Lower Handlebar) 1. Remove wheel pins from each side of the unit and slide wheels away from frame. Do not remov

Step Ten: Starting the Engine (Ariens AX)

Starting Engine / Step A: Choke Turn choke ON.

Starting Engine / Step B: Rocker Switch Push rocker switch to RUN position.

Starting Engine / Step C: Fuel Shut Off Valve Turn fuel petcock to ON position.

Starting Engine / Step D: Key Install Safety Key Switch. Insert ignition key into slot but DO NOT turn the key. Be sure ignition key snaps into place

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

Starting Engine / Step F: (Manual Start) Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rope firmly and quickly to start engine a

Starting Engine / Step F: (Electric Start) Use a 3-wire extension cord and plug cord into starter motor adaptor first. Then plug cord into w

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.

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.

Step One: Assemble Handlebars (Attach Upper Handlebar Assembly) 1. Attach upper handlebar assembly to lower handlebar using two sets of the handlebar

Step Eleven: Stopping the Engine Under normal conditions: 1. Push rocker switch to STOP position. 2. Pull safety key OUT. To stop engine in an e

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Step One: Assemble Handlebars (Attach Control Cables) 1. Hook spring end of attachment control cable to the clutch arm. 2. Hook spring end of the trac

Step One: Assemble Handlebars (Unfold Upper Handlebar) Assembly) 1. Rotate handlebar into operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spr

Step One: (Connect Headlight Wire Harness) NOTE: The headlight wire harness comes attached to the upper handlebar assembly. 1. Route the wire harness

Step One: Assemble Handlebar 1. Remove the lower and loosen the upper hardware on the handlebar assembly. 2. Loosen the hardware on the shift rod. 3.

Step Two: Install Discharge Chute 1. Grease underside of discharge chute ring (if not already greased). 2. Remove mounting hardware from auger housing