Ariens 920022 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Compact 24 LET (920022 s/n 000101 & up)

• Step 1: Assemble Handlebar

• Step 2: Install Trigger Cable Assembly

• Step 3: Install Discharge Chute

• Step 4: Install Discharge Chute Crank

• Step 5: Install Remote Deflector Cable

• Step 6: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock

• Step 7: Check Track Tension

• Step 8: Adjust Skid Shoes

• Step 9: Check Auger Gearcase Oil

• Step 10: Check Engine Crankcase Oil

• Step 11: Fill Engine Fuel Tank

• Step 12: Starting the Engine

• Step 13: Stopping the Engine

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION, WARNING, AND DANGER LABELS.

IMPORTANT: READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND ENGINE MANUAL

THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
BEFORE OPERATING.

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 spring hooks when rotating
handlebar upward.

5. Install and tighten the hardware on the handlebar assembly
and shift rod.

Step Two:

Install Trigger Cable Assembly

NOTICE: Trigger cable assembly comes attached to the Sno-Thro
unit.

1. Attach remote trigger cable assembly to upper handlebar
assembly using one ¼” x 1- ½” oval head machine screw
and one ¼” locking washer.

Step Three:

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 pedestal loose to help install the
chute crank.

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 the pinion gear on discharge chute

with spring clip pin.

4. Replace gear cover on top of chute pedestal.

5. Orient the chute and pedestal to its most vertical position and

tighten pedestal hardware to 14.8-31.0 lbf-ft (20-42 N∙m).

Step Five: Install Remote

Deflector Cable

1. Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting.

2. Install snap fitting into cable bracket’s mounting hole located
under the dash.

3. Position rubber seal cap over the top of snap fitting.

4. Move deflector control lever to rear most position.

5. Attach cable eye to pin on bottom of deflector control lever.

NOTE: Hold down chute deflector cap, if needed, for more cable
slack.

Step Five: Install Remote

Deflector Cable Cont.

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 cable support bracket.

10. Test controls to be sure deflector works properly.

NOTE: If deflector does not follow full range of travel See Remote
Discharge Deflector Control Adjustment in Owners Manual.

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
dealer for repairs.

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).

Step Nine:

Check Auger Gearcase Oil

Check oil level in auger

gearcase
(see Check Auger
Gearcase in Owners
Manual).

Step Ten:

Check Engine Crankcase Oil

IMPORTANT: The engine

is shipped with 5W-30 oil
in crankcase. Refer to
engine manual for
detailed instructions.

Step Eleven:

Fill Engine Fuel Tank

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT

OVERFILL! See
FILLING FUEL TANK in
Owners Manual.

Step Twelve: Starting the

Engine

Starting Engine / Step A:

Choke

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 F:

(Manual Start)

Grasp rope handle. Pull

slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull rope
firmly and quickly to

start engine and avoid

kickback.

Starting Engine / Step F:

(Electric Start)

Use a 3-wire extension

cord and plug cord into
starter motor adaptor
first. Then plug cord

into wall receptacle.

Use appropriately sized
extension cord (10AWG
or larger) to prevent

damage to electric

starter.

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

To stop engine in an

Under normal conditions:

emergency, flip the

Rocker Switch to

the STOP position,

OR

Pull Safety Key from

Engine.

1. Push rocker
switch to STOP
position.

2. Pull safety key
OUT.

Additional Resources

• Refer to Owners Manual and Engine Manual

• Contact Ariens Company

www.ariens.com

Phone: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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