Ariens 921024 - Manuals

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 ...

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...

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

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).

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

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

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

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 Twelve: Stopping the Engine (Ariens AX) Under normal conditions: 1. Turn throttle down. 2. Push rocker switch to STOP position. 3. Pull safety key OUT. To stop engine in an emergency, flip the Rocker Switch to the STOP position, OR Pull Safety Key from Engine.

Additional Resources • Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual • Contact Ariens Company www.ariens.com Phone: 920-756-4688 E-mail: [email protected] 2013 The Ariens Company. All rights reserved.