Ariens AMP 24 Sno-Thro User manual

Quick Start Guide
AMP 24 (916003 s/n 75000 & up)
•Step 1: Unfold Handlebar
•Step 2: Install Discharge Chute
•Step 3: Connect Batteries
•Step 4: Install Discharge Chute Crank
•Step 5: Install Remote Deflector Cable
•Step 6: Charge Batteries
•Step 7: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock
•Step 8: Check Tire Pressure
•Step 9: Adjust Skid Shoes
•Step 10: Check Auger Gearcase Oil
•Step 11: Starting the Engine
•Step 12: 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:
Unfold 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.
6. Tighten the hardware on the shift rod. Make sure that the rod
is correctly seated before tightening.
7. Check tension on auger and traction clutch cables.
IMPORTANT: Cables should not be slack nor under tension.Adjust
as necessary.

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
and secure pedestal to auger housing with hardware
removed above.

Step Three:
Connect Batteries
The battery connectors are located under the battery cover. To connect
batteries:
1. Ensure that the power and PTO switches are in the OFF position.
2. Remove two hex head screws from each side of battery cover.
3. Rotate cover toward handlebar. Use care not to place tension on
wires.
4. Connect two batteries to power harness leads. Ensure that connectors
are fully seated and lock in place.
5. Install battery cover. To prevent damage to cover do not overtighten
hex head screws.
IMPORTANT: Both batteries must be disconnected to fully remove power
from the electrical system.
IMPORTANT: Battery cover also acts as the hold-down for the batteries.
DO NOT operate unit without the cover securely installed with all hardware.

Step Four: Install
Discharge Chute Crank
1. Remove gear cover.
2. Slide Chute Crank through the opening in the control panel.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching
crank to the dash.
3. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on chute with
spring clip pin.
4. Replace gear cover.

Step Five: Install Remote
Deflector Cable
1. Slide cable through clip on top of discharge chute pedestal.
2. Using the wire hook attached to the deflector cable, hook
cable to discharge chute crank.
3. Pull rubber seal cap away from snap fitting.
4. Install snap fitting into cable bracket’s mounting hole located
under the dash.
5. Position rubber seal cap over the top of snap fitting.

6. Move deflector control lever to forward most position.
7. Attach cable eye to pin on bottom of deflector control lever.
NOTE: Hold down chute deflector cap, if needed, for more cable
slack.
8. Secure cable eye to control lever with sleeve bushing and
hairpin.
9. 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 Five: Install Remote
Deflector Cable Cont.

Step Six:
Charge Batteries
The batteries MUST be
charged for a minimum of
7 hours before the first
use. See Pre-Start in
Owners Manual.
IMPORTANT: The unit
MUST be connected to
the battery charger
whenever it is not in use.
Failure to keep batteries
fully charged will reduce
battery life and void
battery warranty.

Step Seven:
Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock
With power switch in the
off position, press down
(engage) both clutch
levers. Release
attachment clutch (right
side) 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 Eight:
Check Tire Pressure
Check tire pressure and
adjust to the pressure
listed on tire sidewall.

Step Nine:
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 Ten:
Check Auger Gearcase Oil

Step Eleven:
Starting the Engine
Important: Disengage PTO and release both controls before
turning power switch to ON position.
1. Insert key and turn power switch to the ON position. LED in
battery level indicator will glow. Drive motor will not yet run.
2. Engage PTO switch. Drive motor will run.

Step Twelve:
Stopping the Engine
1. Release traction drive clutch lever and allow unit to come to
a complete stop.
2. Run impeller a few minutes after use to prevent freeze-up of
impeller.
3. Release attachment clutch lever and wait for all moving parts
to come to a complete stop.
4. Disengage PTO switch. Drive motor will stop.
5. Turn power switch to OFF position and remove key.
6. Attach unit to battery charger.
NOTE: Try out each control without the drive motor running to see
how it works and what it does.

Additional Resources
•Refer to Owners Manual
•Contact Ariens Company
www.ariens.com
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: inf[email protected]
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