Ariens Compact 24- Manuals

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 five 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 pedesta...

Page 10 - Discharge Chute Crank

Step Three: 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 ...

Page 12 - Step Four: Install Remote

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...

Page 13 - 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 14 - Check Tire Pressure

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

Page 15 - 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 16 - Check Auger Gearcase Oil

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

Page 17 - Check Engine Crankcase Oil

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 Engine Fuel Tank

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 - Throttle

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 - Fuel Valve

Starting Engine / Step B: Fuel Valve Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the “ON” position.

Page 22 - Key

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

Page 23 - Choke; Choke is

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 - Prime

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 28 - Warm up

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 - Step Twelve: Stopping the Engine

Step Twelve: Stopping the Engine Turn the 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 - Additional Resources; Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual

Additional Resources • Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual • Contact Ariens Company www.ariens.com Phone: 920-756-4688 E-mail: [email protected] • For issues concerning engine, please contact Briggs and Stratton www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Phone: 800-233-3723 2012 The Ariens Company. All rights r...