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Quick Start Guide 

Compact 24 LE (920014 s/n 100000 & 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 24 LE

Page 1: ...al 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 BE...

Page 2: ...dlebars 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 Not attached Attached ...

Page 3: ...it 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 3 4 in hex head serrated flange grade 5 bolts 4 Tighten all four bolts to 25 42 lbf ft 33 9 56 9 N m 5 Slide both wheels back into place and reinstall wheel pins NOTE This slide applies to UNATTACHE...

Page 4: ...bar 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 handlebars for the next step NOTE This slide applies to UNATTACHED handlebars ONLY ...

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 NOTE This slide applies to UNATTACHED handlebars ONLY ...

Page 6: ...andlebar 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 Adjustment in the Owners Manual 7 Adjust attachment cable as specified See Attachment Clutch Brake Adjustment in the Owners Manual 8 Adjust the traction cable as specified See Traction Drive Clutch Adju...

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 attached to the wire harness 5 Gather excess wire harness length and fasten together with cable tie included in literature pack NOTE This slide applies to UNATTACHED handlebars ONLY ...

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 upward 5 Install and tighten the hardware on the handlebar assembly and shift rod NOTE This slide applies to ATTACHED handlebars ONLY ...

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 Leave discharge chute pedestal loose to help install the chute crank ...

Page 10: ...under 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 gear cover on top of chute pedestal 5 Orient the chute and pedestal to its most vertical position and tighten pedestal hardware to 14 8 31 0 lbf ft 20 42 N m ...

Page 11: ...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 forward most position 5 Attach cable eye to pin on bottom of deflector control lever NOTE Hold down chute deflector cap if needed for more cable slack ...

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 NOTE If deflector does not follow full range of travel See Remote Discharge Deflector Control Adjustment in Owners Manual Step Four Install Remote Deflector Cable Cont ...

Page 13: ...thout 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 disengage If they do not contact your dealer for repairs ...

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 Skid Shoes in Owners Manual ...

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 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 Remove the plug from the fuel tank and install the fuel cap located in the attached bag Step Ten Fill Engine Fuel Tank ...

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

Page 20: ...Starting Engine Step A Throttle Move the throttle control lever to the fast position Operate the engine with the throttle control lever in the fast position ...

Page 21: ...Starting Engine Step B Fuel Valve Turn the fuel shut off valve to the ON position ...

Page 22: ...Starting Engine Step C Key Insert the key and turn to the on start position ...

Page 23: ...Starting Engine Step D Choke Turn the choke control knob to the choke position NOTE Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine ...

Page 24: ...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 when restarting a warm engine ...

Page 25: ... Start Firmly hold the starter cord handle Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly NOTE If the engine does not start after repeated attempts go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM or call 1 800 233 3723 ...

Page 26: ...gine Step F Electric Start First connect the extension cord to the power cord receptacle and then into a wall receptacle If an additional extension cord is required make sure it is a 3 wire grounded extension cord ...

Page 27: ...Starting Engine Step G Electric Start Depress the push button After you start the engine first disconnect the extension cord from the wall receptacle and then from the power cord receptacle ...

Page 28: ...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 ...

Page 29: ...he key to the off position or move throttle control lever to slow and then to the stop position completely left Remove the key Keep away from reach of children After engine stops turn the fuel shut off valve to the closed vertical position ...

Page 30: ...d Engine Manual Contact Ariens Company www ariens com Phone 920 756 4688 E mail info ariens com For issues concerning engine please contact Briggs and Stratton www BRIGGSandSTRATTON com Phone 800 233 3723 2012 The Ariens Company All rights reserved ...

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