Ariens 921022 - Deluxe 28 Operator's Manual

Quick Start Guide Deluxe 28 (921022 s/n 75000 & up) • Step 1: Assemble Handlebars • Step 2: Install Discharge Chute • Step 3: Install Discharge Ch

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

Step Three: Install Discharge Chute Crank 1. Remove the gear cover from top of chute pedestal. 2. Insert the short end of the chute crank into the hol

Step Four: Install Remote Deflector Control Cable 1. Connect the barrel cable end to the chute deflector cable anchor before clipping the cable to th

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Step Nine: Check Engine Crankcase Oil

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual. Remove the plug from the fuel tank and install the fuel cap located in the a

Step Eleven: Starting the Engine

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: Throttle Move the throttle control lever to the fast position. Operate the engine with the throttle control lever in the fa

Starting Engine / Step B: Fuel Valve Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON position.

Starting Engine / Step C: Key Insert the key and turn to the ON/START position.

Starting Engine / Step D: Choke Turn the choke control knob to the choke position. NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.

Starting Engine / Step E: Prime Push the primer two times. Be sure to cover vent hole on primer bulb. NOTE: Priming is usually unnecessary when re

Starting Engine / Step F: (Manual Start) Firmly hold the starter cord handle. Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull

Starting Engine / Step F: (Electric Start) First connect the extension cord to the power cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle. I

Starting Engine / Step G: (Electric Start) Depress the push button. After you start the engine, first disconnect the extension cord from the wall rece

Starting Engine / Step H: Warm up Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. Then, slowly move the choke control knob to the run position.

Step Twelve: Stopping the Engine Turn the key to the off position or move throttle control lever to slow and then to the stop position (completely lef

Step One: Assemble Handlebars (Unfold Lower Handlebar) IMPORTANT: Be sure to block wheels or secure unit so it does not move during assembly. 1. Rotat

Additional Resources • Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual • Contact Ariens Company www.ariens.com Phone: 920-756-4688 E-mail: [email protected] •

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

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: Assemble Handlebars (Connect Headlight Wire Harness) NOTE: The headlight wire harness comes attached to the upper handlebar assembly. 1. Rou

Step One: Assemble Handlebars (Install Trigger Cable) NOTE: Trigger cable assembly comes attached to the Sno-thro unit. 1. Attach remote trigger cable

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.