Ariens 921030 - Manual - manualsarea.com

Page 2 - Step One: Assemble Handlebars; NOTE: The Ariens company has made changes to

Step One: Assemble Handlebars 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 six slides. Not attached Attached

Page 8 - Assemble Handlebar

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. Put the speed selector lever in the sixth forward position. 4. Rotate the handlebar into operating position. NOTE: Be careful not to damage cable spri...

Page 9 - Install Discharge Chute

Step Two: Install Discharge Chute 1. Grease underside of discharge 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 pedest...

Page 10 - Discharge Chute Crank

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 hole in the front of the control panel. NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching crank to the dash. 3. Connect the chute crank to the ...

Page 12 - Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock

Step Five: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock Without 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 dea...

Page 13 - Check Tire Pressure

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

Page 14 - Adjust Skid Shoes

Step Seven: Adjust Skid Shoes 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 15 - Check Auger Gearcase Oil

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

Page 16 - Check Engine Crankcase Oil

IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped with 5W-30 oil in crankcase. Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions. Step Nine: Check Engine Crankcase Oil (Ariens AX)

Page 17 - Fill Engine Fuel Tank

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK in Owners Manual. Step Ten: Fill Engine Fuel Tank (Ariens AX)

Page 18 - Step Eleven: Starting the

Page 19 - Choke

Starting Engine / Step A: Choke Turn throttle all the way up. Turn choke ON.

Page 20 - Rocker Switch

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

Page 21 - Fuel Shut Off Valve

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

Page 22 - Key

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 23 - Prime

Starting Engine / Step E: Prime Prime system: 3 primes 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 time you press it. Repeat for a total of 3 primes.

Page 26 - Note

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 27 - Warm up

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 28 - Additional Resources; Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual