Ariens Compact 24 LET Operator's Manual

Quick Start Guide Compact 24 LET (920020 s/n 000101 & up) • Step 1: Assemble Handlebar • Step 2: Install Trigger Cable Assembly • Step 3: Install

Step Eight: 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 Nine: Check Auger Gearcase Oil

IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. Step Ten: 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 Twelve: Starting the Engine

Starting Engine / Step A: Throttle Move the throttle control lever to the fast position. Operate the engine with the throttle control lever in the fas

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 the vent hole on the primer bulb. NOTE: Priming is usually unnecessary w

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.

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

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

Step Two: Install Trigger Cable Assembly NOTICE: Trigger cable assembly comes attached to the Sno-Thro unit. 1. Attach remote trigger cable assembly

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

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

Step Five: Install Remote Deflector Cable 1. Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting. 2. Install snap fitting into cable bracket’s mounting hole

6. Secure cable eye to control lever with sleeve bushing and hairpin. 7. Using the wire hook attached to the deflector cable, hook cable to discharge

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

Step Seven: Check Track Tension Check tracking of unit and tension the tracks as required (see Traction Tension Adjustment in Owners Manual).