Ariens Compact 22 LE User manual

Quick Start Guide
Compact 22 LE (920013 s/n 35000 - 74999)
•Step 1: Unfold Handlebar
•Step 2: Install Discharge Chute
•Step 3: Install Discharge Chute Crank
•Step 4: Check Function of Dual Handle Interlock
•Step 5: Check Tire Pressure
•Step 6: Check Auger Gearcase Oil
•Step 7: Check Engine Crankcase Oil
•Step 8: Fill Engine Fuel Tank
•Step 9: Starting the Engine
•Step 10: 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
and shift rod.
6. 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 the bottom of the chute
pedestal mount.
3. Install discharge chute over opening in the auger housing
and secure pedestal to auger housing with hardware
removed above.

Step Three: Install
Discharge Chute Crank
1. Slide Chute Crank through the opening in the control panel.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage nylon bushing when attaching
crank to the dash.
2. Connect the chute crank to the pinion gear on discharge
chute with hairpin.

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

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

IMPORTANT: The engine
is shipped with 5W-30 oil
in crankcase. Refer to
engine manual for
detailed instructions.
Step Seven:
Check Engine Crankcase Oil

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT
OVERFILL! See
FILLING FUEL TANK in
Owners Manual.
Step Eight:
Fill Engine Fuel Tank

Step Nine: 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 shut off
valve 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 you
cover the vent hole
before the primer 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 several
minutes. Then,
slowly move the
choke control knob
to the run position.

Step Ten: Stopping the Engine
To stop engine in
an emergency,
push the rocker
switch to the STOP
position.
Under normal
conditions:
1. Push rocker
switch to STOP
position.
2. Pull safety key
OUT.