Ariens Compact 24 LET- 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 W ithout 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 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 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. Remove the plug from the fuel tank and install the fuel cap located in the attached bag. Step Eleven: Fill Engine Fuel Tank

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Step Thirteen: 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.

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 2013 The Ariens Company. All rights r...