Ariens 920022 - Manuals

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 support bracket under control panel. NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching crank to the control panel. 3. Connect the chute crank to t...

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 chute crank. 8. Install cable into clip on top of discharge chute pedestal. 9. Make sure deflector cable loops above gear cover between cable clip and...

Step Six: 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 deal...

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

Step Eight: 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).

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 5W-30 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. Step Eleven: Fill Engine Fuel Tank

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Step Thirteen: 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 from Engine.

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