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Quick Start Guide 

Compact 24 LE (920021 s/n 101 & up) 

Step 1: Assemble Handlebar 

Step 2: Install Discharge Chute 

Step 3: Install Discharge Chute Crank 

Step 4: Install Remote Deflector Cable 

Step 5: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock 

Step 6: Check Tire Pressure 

Step 7: Adjust Skid Shoes 

Step 8: Check Auger Gearcase Oil 

Step 9: Check Engine Crankcase Oil 

Step 10: Fill Engine Fuel Tank 

Step 11: Starting the Engine 

Step 12: 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 ST 24LE

Page 1: ...Handle Interlock Step 6 Check Tire Pressure Step 7 Adjust Skid Shoes Step 8 Check Auger Gearcase Oil Step 9 Check Engine Crankcase Oil Step 10 Fill Engine Fuel Tank Step 11 Starting the Engine Step 12...

Page 2: ...lebars NOTE The Ariens company has made changes to packaging that affects this serial number range If the upper handlebars on your unit came already attached please disregard the following five slides...

Page 3: ...t does not move during assembly 2 Rotate lower handlebar out from unit so lower handlebar mounting holes align with mounting holes on the unit frame 3 Secure lower handlebar to unit using two 3 8 in x...

Page 4: ...ar assembly to lower handlebar using two sets of the handlebar hardware One set to attach each side of the handlebars NOTE DO NOT tighten hardware Allow upper handlebar assembly to hang from the lower...

Page 5: ...1 Hook spring end of attachment control cable to the clutch arm 2 Hook spring end of the traction control cable to the cable eyelet on back of frame NOTE Make sure cable remains in groove of pulley NO...

Page 6: ...ndlebar 3 Tighten all hardware 4 Remove packaging around shift rod 5 Rotate shift rod into place and tighten hardware 6 Connect shift rod to speed selector arm and adjust as specified See Selector Adj...

Page 7: ...handlebar 2 Connect to the engine electrical plug 3 Press cable anchor into mounting hole in the frame near the engine electrical plug 4 Secure the wire harness to the handlebars using the cable ties...

Page 8: ...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 when rotating handlebar upwar...

Page 9: ...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 Leav...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...tting 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 forward most position 5 Attach cable eye to pi...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...hout 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 dis...

Page 14: ...Step Six Check Tire Pressure Check tire pressure and adjust to the pressure listed on tire sidewall...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...Check oil level in auger gearcase see Check Auger Gearcase in Owners Manual Step Eight Check Auger Gearcase Oil...

Page 17: ...IMPORTANT The engine is shipped with 5W 30 oil in crankcase Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions Step Nine Check Engine Crankcase Oil...

Page 18: ...Fill fuel tank DO NOT OVERFILL See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual Step Ten Fill Engine Fuel Tank...

Page 19: ...Step Eleven Starting the Engine...

Page 20: ...Starting Engine Step A Choke Turn choke ON...

Page 21: ...Starting Engine Step B Rocker Switch Push rocker switch to RUN position...

Page 22: ...Starting Engine Step C Fuel Shut Off Valve Turn fuel petcock to ON position...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 f...

Page 30: ...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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