Ariens Compact 24 LET Quick Start Manual Download 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 

Step 6: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock 

Step 7: Check Track Tension 

Step 8: Adjust Skid Shoes 

Step 9: Check Auger Gearcase Oil 

Step 10: Check Engine Crankcase Oil 

Step 11: Fill Engine Fuel Tank 

Step 12: Starting the Engine 

Step 13: Stopping the Engine 

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION, WARNING, AND DANGER LABELS.  

IMPORTANT: 

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND ENGINE MANUAL 

THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 
BEFORE OPERATING.  

Summary of Contents for Compact 24 LET

Page 1: ...eck Function of Dual Handle Interlock Step 7 Check Track Tension Step 8 Adjust Skid Shoes Step 9 Check Auger Gearcase Oil Step 10 Check Engine Crankcase Oil Step 11 Fill Engine Fuel Tank Step 12 Start...

Page 2: ...2 Loosen the hardware on the shift rod 3 Put the speed selector lever in the sixth forward position 4 Rotate the handlebar into operating position NOTE Be careful not to damage cable spring hooks whe...

Page 3: ...Trigger Cable Assembly NOTICE Trigger cable assembly comes attached to the Sno Thro unit 1 Attach remote trigger cable assembly to upper handlebar assembly using one x 1 oval head machine screw and on...

Page 4: ...chute ring if not already greased 2 Remove mounting hardware from auger housing 3 Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing Finger tighten the mounting hardware removed above NOTE Lea...

Page 5: ...nder control panel NOTE Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching crank to the control panel 3 Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on discharge chute with spring clip pin 4 Replace...

Page 6: ...itting into cable bracket s mounting hole located under the dash 3 Position rubber seal cap over the top of snap fitting 4 Move deflector control lever to rear most position 5 Attach cable eye to pin...

Page 7: ...cable into clip on top of discharge chute pedestal 9 Make sure deflector cable loops above gear cover between cable clip and cable support bracket 10 Test controls to be sure deflector works properly...

Page 8: ...out 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 dise...

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: ...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...

Page 11: ...Check oil level in auger gearcase see Check Auger Gearcase in Owners Manual Step Nine Check Auger Gearcase Oil...

Page 12: ...IMPORTANT The engine is shipped with 5W 30 oil in crankcase Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions Step Ten Check Engine Crankcase Oil...

Page 13: ...Fill fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual Step Eleven Fill Engine Fuel Tank...

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 Key Install Safety Key Switch Insert ignition key into slot but DO NOT turn the key Be sure ignition key snaps into place...

Page 19: ...rimes 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 tim...

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: ...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...

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: ...n Stopping the Engine Under normal conditions 1 Push rocker switch to STOP position 2 Pull safety key OUT To stop engine in an emergency flip the Rocker Switch to the STOP position OR Pull Safety Key...

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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