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.